Anthony Dirrell
| Anthony Dirrell | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Dog |
| Rated at | Super middleweight |
| Height | 6 ft 0.25 in (1.84 m) |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) (1.93 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
October 14, 1984 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 30 |
| Wins | 28 |
| Wins by KO | 22 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
Anthony Dirrell (born October 14, 1984) is an American professional boxer and former WBC super middleweight champion.
Personal
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 (as well as having more knock-out power) though it is widely believed that his brother is the more naturally gifted boxer.[1]
Professional career
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 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.
On April 24, 2015 Anthony Dirrell debuted with Premier Boxing Champions vs. Badou Jack at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, IL.[2]
Dirrell vs. Bika
Following a 23 fight win streak, Dirrell earned the opportunity to become the mandatory challenger for the WBC Super Middleweight title. He recorded his 24th consecutive victory with a win over Renan St-Juste, when his opponent could not continue due to a shoulder injury. After another pair of wins, on December 12, 2013, Dirrell faced champion Sakio Bika at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York for the title. After 12 rounds, the judges ruled the fight a draw.
On August 16, 2014, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, Dirrell faced Bika in a championship rematch. After another 12 rounds, the judges awarded the fight and the title to Dirrell by unanimous decision.
Dirrell vs. Jack
Dirrell's next fight was on April 24, 2015 against Badou Jack at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Challenger Jack handed Dirrell his first full-fledged loss with a majority decision that saw the 31-year-old Swede control the fight through the middle rounds, relying on a strong jab and a confident aggression to outpoint Dirrell and win a majority decision victory.[3]
Outside the Ring
Battle Against Lymphoma
It was announced by HBO Boxing After Dark announcer Larry Merchant on the June 16, 2007 telecast that Dirrell was currently undergoing chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was cleared to box again after completing chemotherapy in 2008.
On January 28, 2008, Dirrell was held overnight in the Flint city lockup on suspicion of armed robbery.[4] However, no charges were ever filed. Dirrell's grandfather claims that Dirrell was on his way to undergo chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when the robbery took place.
Professional boxing record
| 28 Wins (22 knockouts), 1 Losses 1 Draws[5] | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 28-1-1 |  Marco Antonio Rubio |
UD | 10 | 2015-09-06 |  American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas |
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| Loss | 27-1-1 |  Badou Jack |
MD | 12 | 2015-04-24 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois |
Lost WBC Super Middleweight Title |
| Win | 27-0-1 |  Sakio Bika |
UD | 12 | 2014-08-16 | StubHub Center, Carson, California |
Won WBC Super Middleweight Title |
| Draw | 26-0-1 | Sakio Bika |
SD | 12 | 2013-12-07 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York |
For WBC Super Middleweight Title |
| Win | 26-0-0 | Anthony Hanshaw |
TKO | 3 (10), 2:36 | 2013-07-27 | AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas |
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| Win | 25-0-0 | Don Mouton |
UD | 8 (8) | 2013-05-03 | Chelsea Ballroom, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | 24-0-0 |  Renan St-Juste |
TKO | 4 (12), 2:54 | 2011-12-02 | Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California |
WBC Super Middleweight Title Eliminator |
| Win | 23-0-0 | Kevin Engel |
KO | 2 (10), 1:44 | 2011-07-22 | Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California |
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| Win | 22-0-0 | Dante Craig |
KO | 5 (10) | 2011-07-02 | Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan |
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| Win | 21-0-0 |  Alberto Mercedes |
TKO | 3 (8) | 2011-05-13 | Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California |
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| Win | 20-0-0 | Daryl Salmon |
TKO | 3 (8) | 2010-10-15 | Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma |
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| Win | 19-0-0 |  Jimmy Campbell |
KO | 1 (6) | 2010-09-17 | Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada |
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| Win | 18-0-0 | Alfredo Contreras |
TKO | 7 (8) | 2009-08-07 | Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada |
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| Win | 17-0-0 |  Alexander Pacheco Quiroz |
TKO | 1 (6) | 2009-05-01 | Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California |
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| Win | 16-0-0 | Dominique Azeez |
KO | 1 (4) | 2009-03-28 | Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma |
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| Win | 15-0-0 |  Jose Medina |
UD | 4 | 2009-02-14 | BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida |
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| Win | 14-0-0 | Robert Kliewer |
TKO | 2 (4) | 2008-12-05 | Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California |
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| Win | 13-0-0 | Andy Mavros |
UD | 4 | 2008-10-11 | Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | 12-0-0 | James Hopkins |
TKO | 1 (8) | 2006-12-22 | Perani Arena and Event Center, Flint, Michigan |
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| Win | 11-0-0 | James North |
TKO | 4 (6) | 2006-11-17 | Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California |
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| Win | 10-0-0 | Billy Thompson |
UD | 6 | 2006-09-02 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
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| Win | 9-0-0 | James Morrow |
TKO | 1 (6) | 2006-06-23 | Oracle Arena, Oakland, California |
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| Win | 8-0-0 | Juan Carlos Ramos |
TKO | 1 (6) | 2006-05-25 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California |
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| Win | 7-0-0 | Chris Grays |
TKO | 1 (6) | 2005-12-17 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan |
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| Win | 6-0-0 | Yameen I Muhammad |
KO | 1 (6) | 2005-11-04 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan |
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| Win | 5-0-0 | Gabriel Rivera |
TKO | 2 (6) | 2005-08-12 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan |
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| Win | 4-0-0 | Mike Walthier |
KO | 1 (6) | 2005-04-29 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan |
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| Win | 3-0-0 | Larry Brothers |
TKO | 2 (4) | 2005-03-10 | Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland |
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| Win | 2-0-0 | Dewayne Warren |
TKO | 2 (4) | 2005-02-11 | Phillips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Win | 1-0-0 | Henry Dukes |
TKO | 1 (4) | 2005-01-27 | Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland |
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References
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| Preceded by Sakio Bika |
WBC Super Middleweight Champion August 16, 2014 – April 24, 2015 |
Succeeded by Badou Jack |