Antwuan Dixon facts for kids
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| Born | August 19, 1988 Victorville, California |
| Education | Fontana High School |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Antwuan Willis Dixon (born August 19, 1988) is an American professional skateboarder.
Skateboarding career
Early life
Dixon started skateboarding at the age of twelve, when his mom ordered a Powell Peralta deck from CCS. In addition to the complete, Dixon ordered a skate video VHS: 411 Video Magazine - Issue 40.
Sponsorships
Dixon's first sponsorship was getting boards from Transitions skateboards. After Transitions, Dixon received boards from Chocolate Skateboards and Youngguns Skateboards. At Carson skatepark, Mark Waters saw Dixon skating. This led to Dixon getting on eS.
Baker 3
In 2005, Dixon released his first video part in the critically acclaimed Baker 3. Dixon filmed the entire part over 3 months. Dixon was 16 when the video was released.
Dixon was alternately featured in the Baker Skateboards video Baker Has a Deathwish, then rode for Deathwish skateboards. Eventually, Dixon and Deathwish parted ways. After eS, Dixon was sponsored by Supra footwear. In 2009, Dixon got his first pro shoe from Supra.
Antwuan's current sponsors include: FTP Skateboards, Hardluck MFG, Straye Shoes, Thunder Trucks, Brooklyn Projects, Hearts and Hammers, and Transitions Skateshop.
