DeAndrey Abron


DeAndrey Abron 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.

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.

Death

Abron was killed in a car accident on March 8, 2020.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss15–10Montell GriffinUD8Aug 19, 2011Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
24Loss15–9Michael SealsUD4Jun 25, 2011Elder Entertainment Center, Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
23Loss15–8Aleksandr AlekseyevTKO6 Apr 9, 2011Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany
22Loss15–7Deontay WilderTKO2, 1:23Feb 19, 2011Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
21Loss15–6Prince Badi AjamuUD12Jul 31, 2009Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Loss15–5Yusaf MackTKO4, 1:46May 20, 2009Seminole [Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino], Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
19Loss15–4Igor MikhalkinTKO2, 1:34Mar 7, 2009Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
18Loss15–3Valery BrudovTKO7, 1:15Nov 27, 2008Yubileyny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
17Loss15–2Zsolt ErdeiUD12Apr 26, 2008Freiberger Arena, Dresden, GermanyFor WBO world champions#Light heavyweight|WBO light heavyweight title]
16Win15–1Thomas ReidUD8Jan 26, 2008Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
15Win14–1Shane BenfieldUD12Sep 1, 2007Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Won vacant WBONABO light heavyweight title
14Win13–1Marvin HuntKO1, 0:50Jul 14, 2007Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
13Win12–1John TurnerTKO5, 2:05Feb 24, 2007Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
12Win11–1Kippy WarrenKO3, 2:06Nov 18, 2006Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
11Win10–1Eric HowardKO5, 2:34Aug 26, 2006Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
10Win9–1Jose SilvaKO1, 2:34Jun 16, 2006Pepsi Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
9Win8–1Manu NtohUD6May 20, 2006Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
8Win7–1Derek Andrews5, 1:20Mar 11, 2006Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
7Loss6–1Terry PorterUD6Dec 10, 2005Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
6Win6–0James JohnsonUD6Oct 15, 2005Isle of Capri Casino, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.
5Win5–0James JohnsonTKO2, 3:00Sep 10, 2005The [Majestic Star Casino, LLC|Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel], Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
4Win4–0Norman Johnson4Jul 19, 2005Isle of Capri Casino, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.
3Win3–0Dominique AzeezTKO1, 0:54Jun 11, 2005Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
2Win2–0Steve SchneiderTKO2, 1:02Oct 16, 2004Radisson Graystone Castle, Thornton, Colorado, U.S.
1Win1–0Joe Bouton1, 1:34Sep 18, 2004Wings Over the Rockies [Air and Space Museum], Denver, Colorado, U.S.