DeAndrey Abron


DeAndrey Abron was an American professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2011 and challenged for the WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles in 2008.
He was killed in a car accident on March 8, 2020.

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 and lineal light heavyweight titles in Dresden, Germany, in April 2008, but lost by unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss15–10 Montell GriffinUD819 Aug 2011 Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
24Loss15–9 Michael SealsUD425 Jun 2011 Elder Entertainment Center, Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
23Loss15–8 Aleksandr AlekseyevTKO6 9 Apr 2011 Sporthalle, Alsterdorf, Germany
22Loss15–7 Deontay WilderTKO2, 1:2319 Feb 2011 Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
21Loss15–6 Prince Badi AjamuUD1231 Jul 2009 Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Loss15–5 Yusaf MackTKO4, 1:4620 May 2009 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
19Loss15–4 Igor MikhalkinTKO2, 1:347 Mar 2009 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, Germany
18Loss15–3 Valery BrudovTKO7, 1:1527 Nov 2008 Yubileyny Sports Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia
17Loss15–2 Zsolt ErdeiUD1226 Apr 2008 Freiberger Arena, Dresden, GermanyFor WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles
16Win15–1 Thomas ReidUD826 Jan 2008 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
15Win14–1 Shane BenfieldUD121 Sep 2007 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO light heavyweight title
14Win13–1 Marvin HuntKO1, 0:5014 Jul 2007 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
13Win12–1 John TurnerTKO5, 2:0524 Feb 2007 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
12Win11–1 Kippy WarrenKO3, 2:0618 Nov 2006 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
11Win10–1 Eric HowardKO5, 2:3426 Aug 2006 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
10Win9–1 Jose SilvaKO1, 2:3416 Jun 2006 Pepsi Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
9Win8–1 Manu NtohUD620 May 2006 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
8Win7–1 Derek Andrews5, 1:2011 Mar 2006 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
7Loss6–1 Terry PorterUD610 Dec 2005 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
6Win6–0 James JohnsonUD615 Oct 2005 Isle of Capri Casino, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.
5Win5–0 James JohnsonTKO2, 3:0010 Sep 2005 Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
4Win4–0 Norman Johnson419 Jul 2005 Isle of Capri Casino, Lula, Mississippi, U.S.
3Win3–0 Dominique AzeezTKO1, 0:5411 Jun 2005 Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
2Win2–0 Steve SchneiderTKO2, 1:0216 Oct 2004 Radisson Graystone Castle, Thornton, Colorado, U.S.
1Win1–0 Joe Bouton1, 1:3418 Sep 2004 Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Denver, Colorado, U.S.