| Anthony Dirrell | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Anthony Dirrell |
| Nickname(s) | The Dog |
| Rated at | Super Middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Reach | 76 in (1.93 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 14, 1984 Flint, Michigan, United States |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 24 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 0 |
Anthony Dirrell is an American boxer from Flint, Michigan. He was born on October 14, 1984. He is a super middleweight boxer.
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Dirrell is the younger brother of Olympic Bronze medalist and fellow pro boxer Andre Dirrell. Anthony is viewed by many as being the more aggressive of the two in the ring though it is widely believed that his brother is the more naturally gifted boxer.[1]
Anthony Dirrell made his pro debut on January 27, 2005 against Henry Dukes. Dirrell stopped him in the first round. Dirrell had his next fight on February 11, 2005 against Dewayne Warren. Dirrell knocked Warren down twice in round one and twice again in round two. Dirrell won by TKO.
Dirrell had his third fight against Larry Brothers in which Dirrell won by TKO in the second round. Dirrell had his fourth fight against Mike Walthier knocking him out in the first round.
Dirrell had his fifth fight against Gabriel Rivera on August 13, 2005. Though Rivera was unbeaten in four fights, Dirrell won by TKO in the second. Dirrell had his sixth fight against Kevin Butts in which Dirrell knocked him out in the first round.
Dirrell had his seventh fight against Chris Grays in which Dirrell won by TKO in the first round. Dirrell had his eighth fight against Juan Carlos Ramos in which Dirrell won by TKO in the first round.
Dirrell had his ninth fight against "Jammin" James Morrow on June 23, 2006 in which Dirrell won by TKO in the first round. Dirrell won this fight in impressive fashion as he first knocked down Morrow with a huge right hand to the head, then followed up with a flurry in which Dirrell hit Morrow with a perfect left hook to the body which blew Morrow's mouthpiece out. Dirrell's tenth fight was against Billy Thompson in which he won by unanimous decision in 6 rounds.
Dirrell returned to boxing in October 2008, winning a 4 round decision after being knocked down in round. Anthony Dirrell return to the ring on October 11 vs andy maros won that on a 4 round UD now is the #1 WBC contender
It was announced by HBO Boxing After Dark announcer Larry Merchant on the June 16, 2007 telecast that Dirrell, who hasn't fought in 2007, is currently undergoing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.[2] He was cleared to box again after completing chemotherapy in 2008.[3] Vester, Mark (2008-01-28), BoxingScene.com, http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=12335, retrieved 2008-01-29</ref>
Dirrell's grandfather alleged that Dirrell was on his way to undergo chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when the robbery took place.[4]
| 24 Wins (21 knockouts, 3 decisions), 0 Losses 0 Draws[5] | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponnent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Dewayne Warren | TKO | 2 (4), 1:30 | 2005-02-11 | Phillips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Henry Dukes | TKO | 1 (4), 1:20 | 2005-01-27 | Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland | Pro Debut |