DeAndrey Abron

DeAndrey Abron (July 31, 1972 – March 7, 2020)^[1] was an American professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2011 and challenged for the WBO light heavyweight title in 2008. He served in the United States Army and won gold in the All Army/Armed Forces Championship from 1998 to 2003. Abron was team captain for the World Championships in 2001 and was an Olympic Team alternate in 2000.

DeAndrey Abron
Born	(1972-07-31)July 31, 1972 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Died	March 8, 2020(2020-03-08) (aged 47)
Statistics
Weight(s)	Light heavyweight
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	25
Wins	15
Wins by KO	10
Losses	10

Amateur career

Abron was the National Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion in 2001 and was also the 2003 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion.

Professional career

Abron turned pro in 2004. He challenged Zsolt Erdei for the WBO light heavyweight title in Dresden, Germany, in April 2008, but lost by unanimous decision.^[2]

Death

Abron was killed in a car accident on March 8, 2020.^[1]

Professional boxing record

25 fights	15 wins	10 losses
By knockout	10	5
By decision	5	5

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
25	Loss	15–10	Montell Griffin	UD	8	Aug 19, 2011	Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
24	Loss	15–9	Michael Seals	UD	4	Jun 25, 2011	Elder Entertainment Center, Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
23	Loss	15–8	Aleksandr Alekseyev	TKO	6 (8)	Apr 9, 2011	Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany
22	Loss	15–7	Deontay Wilder	TKO	2 (6), 1:23	Feb 19, 2011	Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
21	Loss	15–6	Prince Badi Ajamu	UD	12	Jul 31, 2009	Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20	Loss	15–5	Yusaf Mack	TKO	4 (10), 1:46	May 20, 2009	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
19	Loss	15–4	Igor Mikhalkin	TKO	2 (6), 1:34	Mar 7, 2009	Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
18	Loss	15–3	Valery Brudov	TKO	7 (10), 1:15	Nov 27, 2008	Yubileyny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
17	Loss	15–2	Zsolt Erdei	UD	12	Apr 26, 2008	Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany	For WBO light heavyweight title
16	Win	15–1	Thomas Reid	UD	8	Jan 26, 2008	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
15	Win	14–1	Shane Benfield	UD	12	Sep 1, 2007	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.	Won vacant WBO–NABO light heavyweight title
14	Win	13–1	Marvin Hunt	KO	1 (6), 0:50	Jul 14, 2007	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
13	Win	12–1	John Turner	TKO	5 (6), 2:05	Feb 24, 2007	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
12	Win	11–1	Kippy Warren	KO	3 (6), 2:06	Nov 18, 2006	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
11	Win	10–1	Eric Howard	KO	5 (6), 2:34	Aug 26, 2006	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
10	Win	9–1	Jose Silva	KO	1 (4), 2:34	Jun 16, 2006	Pepsi Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
9	Win	8–1	Manu Ntoh	UD	6	May 20, 2006	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
8	Win	7–1	Derek Andrews	KO	5 (6), 1:20	Mar 11, 2006	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
7	Loss	6–1	Terry Porter	UD	6	Dec 10, 2005	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	James Johnson	UD	6	Oct 15, 2005	Isle of Capri Casino, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	James Johnson	TKO	2 (6), 3:00	Sep 10, 2005	Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Norman Johnson	UD	4	Jul 19, 2005	Isle of Capri Casino, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Dominique Azeez	TKO	1 (4), 0:54	Jun 11, 2005	Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Steve Schneider	TKO	2 (4), 1:02	Oct 16, 2004	Radisson Graystone Castle, Thornton, Colorado, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Joe Bouton	TKO	1 (4), 1:34	Sep 18, 2004	Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Denver, Colorado, U.S.