Andre Dirrell facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andre Dirrell
Statistics
Nickname(s)	The Matrix The Resurrected
Rated at	Super middleweight Light heavyweight
Height	6 ft 1 in
Reach	75 in
Born	(1983-09-07) September 7, 1983 (age 41) Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Stance	Southpaw Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	32
Wins	29
Wins by KO	19
Losses	3
Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing  United States Olympic Games Bronze 2004 Athens Middleweight

Andre Dirrell (born September 7, 1983) is an American professional boxer. He is known for his quick fighting style and has won many titles throughout his career.

As an amateur boxer, someone who doesn't fight for money, he won a bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics. His younger brother, Anthony Dirrell, is also a professional boxer.

Early Life and Amateur Career

Andre Dirrell and his brother Anthony started boxing when they were in elementary school in Flint, Michigan. They were trained by their grandfather, Leon "Bumper" Lawson Sr., and their uncle, Leon Jr. Their grandfather had even been a sparring partner for the famous boxer Muhammad Ali.

Andre was a very talented amateur boxer. In 2003, he won the U.S. national championship for his middleweight class.

Success at the Olympics

Dirrell's skill earned him a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. He traveled to Athens, Greece, for the 2004 Olympics. There, he competed against some of the best boxers in the world.

His results at the Olympics were:

• Defeated Ha Dabateer (China) 25–18
• Defeated Nabil Kassel (Algeria) by referee stoppage
• Defeated Yordanis Despaigne (Cuba) 21–20
• Lost to Gennady Golovkin (Kazakhstan) 18–23

He won the bronze medal for the United States, a huge achievement for any athlete. He finished his amateur career with an amazing record of 210 wins and only 26 losses.

Professional Boxing Career

In 2005, Dirrell became a professional boxer. He is a southpaw, meaning he leads with his right hand, but he can also switch to an orthodox style. This ability to switch stances, along with his speed, made him one of the most exciting young boxers to watch.

The Super Six Tournament

Dirrell was chosen to be part of the Super Six World Boxing Classic, a special tournament for the world's top six super-middleweight boxers.

His first fight in the tournament was against Carl Froch from England. It was a very close match, but the judges gave the win to Froch. This was Dirrell's first loss as a professional.

A Controversial Win

On March 27, 2010, Dirrell fought Arthur Abraham. Dirrell was winning the fight easily and had even knocked Abraham down for the first time in his career.

In the 11th round, Dirrell slipped on a wet spot in the ring. While he was down, Abraham hit him. The punch was illegal because Dirrell was already on the ground. Dirrell was knocked unconscious. The referee decided that Abraham had broken the rules on purpose and gave the victory to Dirrell by disqualification (DQ).

Because of the head injury from this fight, Dirrell had to pull out of the Super Six tournament to recover.

Career After the Super Six

Dirrell took almost two years off from boxing to heal. He returned to the ring and won several fights, showing that he was still a top contender.

Fighting for a World Title

On May 23, 2015, Dirrell fought James DeGale for a world title. DeGale knocked Dirrell down twice in the second round. Although the rest of the fight was close, those knockdowns helped DeGale win the match.

Fights Against José Uzcátegui

In 2017, Dirrell fought José Uzcátegui. In the eighth round, Uzcátegui hit Dirrell after the bell had rung to end the round. This was against the rules, so Uzcátegui was disqualified, and Dirrell won the fight. After the match, Dirrell's uncle and trainer, Leon Lawson, got into an altercation with Uzcátegui. Dirrell later apologized for his uncle's actions.

The two boxers had a rematch in 2018. This time, Uzcátegui was the clear winner, and Dirrell's corner stopped the fight after the eighth round.

After this loss, Dirrell continued to fight, winning his next two matches by knockout.

Professional Boxing Record

Here is a summary of some of Andre Dirrell's most important professional fights.

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
31	Win	28–3	Christopher Brooker	TKO	3 (10), 2:58	Jul 31, 2021	Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
30	Win	27–3	Juan Ubaldo Cabrera	KO	5 (10), 1:36	Dec 21, 2019	Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
29	Loss	26–3	José Uzcátegui	RTD	8 (12), 3:00	Mar 3, 2018	Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.	Lost IBF interim super middleweight title
28	Win	26–2	José Uzcátegui	DQ	8 (12), 3:00	May 20, 2017	MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.	Won vacant IBF interim super middleweight title; Uzcátegui disqualified for hitting after the bell
27	Win	25–2	Blake Caparello	UD	10	Apr 29, 2016	Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26	Loss	24–2	James DeGale	UD	12	May 23, 2015	Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.	For vacant IBF super middleweight title
20	Win	19–1	Arthur Abraham	DQ	11 (12), 1:13	Mar 27, 2010	Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.	Super Six World Boxing Classic; Abraham disqualified for hitting after a slip
19	Loss	18–1	Carl Froch	SD	12	Oct 17, 2009	Trent FM Arena, Nottingham, England	For WBC super middleweight title; Super Six World Boxing Classic
17	Win	17–0	Victor Oganov	TKO	6 (12), 0:28	Nov 1, 2008	Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.	Won vacant WBO–NABO interim super middleweight title
12	Win	12–0	Curtis Stevens	UD	10	Jun 16, 2007	Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Carlos Jones	TKO	4 (4), 2:50	Jan 27, 2005	Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.	Professional debut