Anthony Dirrell

Anthony Dirrell (born October 14, 1984) is an American professional boxer. He was a two-time WBC super middleweight champion, having held the title in 2019 and previously from 2014 to 2015. He is the younger brother of 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Andre Dirrell, who is also a professional boxer.

Anthony Dirrell
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Dog
Weight(s)Super middleweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[1]
Reach74 1⁄2 in (189 cm)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Born (1984-10-14) October 14, 1984
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins33
Wins by KO24
Losses2
Draws1

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]

WBC contention, injury

After Badou Jack vacated the WBC super middleweight title, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman ordered Dirrel to face Callum Smith for the vacant belt. Following Smith's entry into the World Boxing Super Series, it was announced the fight for the vacant title would be between Dirrell and David Benavidez.[4][5] On August 5, the WBC announced that Dirrell would be unable to compete due to injury and the bout for the vacant world title would be between Benavidez and Ronald Gavril.[6]

Outside the ring

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.[7] 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
Professional record summary
36 fights 33 wins 2 losses
By knockout 24 1
By decision 9 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 33–2–1 David Benavidez TKO 9 (12), 1:39 Sep 28, 2019 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, US Lost WBC super middleweight title
35 Win 33–1–1 Avni Yıldırım TD 10 (12), 1:55 Feb 23, 2019 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Won vacant WBC super middleweight title
34 Win 32–1–1 Abraham Han UD 10 Apr 28, 2018 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
33 Win 31–1–1 Denis Douglin TD 6 (10), 1:58 Nov 17, 2017 Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center, Flint, Michigan, U.S. Unanimous TD after Dirrell was cut from an accidental head clash
32 Win 30–1–1 Norbert Nemesapati RTD 6 (10), 3:00 Jan 13, 2017 Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
31 Win 29–1–1 Caleb Truax TKO 1 (10), 1:49 Apr 29, 2016 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30 Win 28–1–1 Marco Antonio Rubio UD 10 Sep 6, 2015 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
29 Loss 27–1–1 Badou Jack MD 12 Apr 24, 2015 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Lost WBC super middleweight title
28 Win 27–0–1 Sakio Bika UD 12 Aug 16, 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. Won WBC super middleweight title
27 Draw 26–0–1 Sakio Bika SD 12 Dec 7, 2013 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. For WBC super middleweight title
26 Win 26–0 Anthony Hanshaw TKO 3 (10), 2:36 Jul 27, 2013 AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Don Mouton UD 8 May 3, 2013 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Renan St-Juste TKO 4 (12), 2:54 Dec 2, 2011 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Kevin Engel KO 2 (10), 1:44 Jul 22, 2011 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Dante Craig KO 5 (10), 1:50 Jul 2, 2011 Atwood Stadium, Flint, Michigan, U.S. Won vacant UBO InterContinental super middleweight title
21 Win 21–0 Alberto Mercedes TKO 3 (8), 2:48 May 13, 2011 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Daryl Salmon TKO 3 (8), 2:34 Oct 15, 2010 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Jimmy Campbell KO 1 (6), 2:06 Sep 17, 2010 Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Alfredo Contreras TKO 7 (8), 2:32 Aug 7, 2009 Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Alexander Pacheco Quiroz TKO 1 (6), 0:51 May 1, 2009 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Dominique Azeez KO 1 (4), 2:59 Mar 28, 2009 Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Jose Medina UD 4 Feb 14, 2009 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Robert Kliewer TKO 2, 1:03 Dec 5, 2008 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Andy Mavros UD 4 Oct 11, 2008 Pearl Concert Theater, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 James Hopkins TKO 1 (8), 1:12 Dec 22, 2006 Perani Arena and Event Center, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 James North TKO 4 (6), 1:18 Nov 17, 2006 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Billy Thompson UD 6 Sep 2, 2006 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 James Morrow TKO 1 (6), 1:37 Jun 23, 2006 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Juan Carlos Ramos TKO 1 (6), 2:54 May 25, 2006 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Chris Grays TKO 1, 2:59 Dec 17, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Yameen I Muhammad KO 1 (6), 0:22 Nov 4, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Gabriel Rivera TKO 2 (6), 2:53 Aug 12, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Mike Walthier KO 1 (6), 1:43 Apr 29, 2005 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Larry Brothers TKO 2 (4), 1:14 Mar 10, 2005 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Dewayne Warren TKO 2 (4), 1:30 Feb 11, 2005 Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Henry Dukes TKO 1 (4), 1:20 Jan 27, 2005 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
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References
  1. Fox Sports 1 tale of the tape prior to the Avni Yıldırım fight.
  2. "Anthony Dirrell - Next Fight, Fighter Bio, Stats & News". PBC Boxing.
  3. "Dirrell vs Jack Reuslts & Highlights - Apr 24, 2015".
  4. Rathborn, Jack (2017-07-06). "Callum Smith announced as latest entrant to World Boxing Super Series". mirror. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  5. "Anthony Dirrell vs. David Benavidez in Play For WBC Title Anthony Dirrell vs. David Benavidez in Play For WBC Title". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  6. "Dirrell out, Gavril in against Benavidez".
  7. "Anthony Dirrell held on suspicion of armed robbery".
Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Joseph Kwadjo		 UBO InterContinental
super middleweight champion
July 2, 2011 – October 2014
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Varazdat Chernikov
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by
Sakio Bika		 WBC super middleweight champion
August 16, 2014 – April 24, 2015		 Succeeded by
Badou Jack
Vacant
Title last held by
David Benavidez
stripped		 WBC super middleweight champion
February 23, 2019 – present		 Incumbent
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