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Deandre Latimore

Deandre Latimore

American boxer


Deandre Latimore (born August 31, 1985) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2012, and challenged once for the IBF junior middleweight title in 2009.

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Early years and amateur career

Deandre began boxing at the age of eight at the 12th and Park Recreation Center on the south side of St. Louis. Born and raised in one of St. Louis most toughest housing projects he over came a lot of adversity and keep and clear head and followed his dream. As an amateur, Deandre was a 5-time St. Louis Golden Gloves Champion and he won several state, regional, and national championships. Because of his explosive style and track record for success, talent scouts and boxing enthusiasts from around the country began taking notice of Deandre's ability as a boxer. He made such a strong impression as an amateur that a professional career was inevitable. Deandre was signed by local boxing promoter Steven Smith and later signed with Mayweather Promotions.

IBF World Title contention

In June 2008, Deandre faced and defeated the IBF #1 ranked contender Sechew Powell via 7th-round TKO, which set the stage for a showdown with hometown rival and former 2-division champion Cory Spinks. With only 20 professional fights under his belt, Deandre fought Spinks at the Scottrade Center Promoted By Rumble Time Promotions, Dibella Ent and Don King for the IBF light middleweight title and showed that he can compete with the world's best, losing a close and somewhat disputed decision, as one of the judges scored the bout in favor of Latimore. Prior to this fight Latimore Signed a second Co Promotion deal with Rumble Time Promotions adding Dibella Ent. He was managed by Jerry Gulliano. After losing the fight to Spinks, he was briefly managed and trained by local trainer/manager Jose Ponce. Latimore worked with Ponce/Seat Pound for Pound for two fights, winning one and losing the IBF eliminator against Sechew Powell. After the loss due to financial and things "not clicking" [according to whom?] with Jose, Latimore terminated manager and training contract with Jose/Sweat Pound For Pound. Latimore was later managed by Chris Watkins and went back to Las Vegas, to train with Jeff Mayweather.

Family life

Deandre is married to Shadonna Latimore and has five daughters, and currently resides in Henderson Nevada.

Professional record

23 Wins (17 knockouts, 6 decisions), 4 Losses (2 knockouts, 2 decisions)
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss23–4Puerto Rico Carlos Quintana KO6 (10), 2:192012-05-05United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NevadaFor vacant WBO NABO Light Middleweight title.
Win23-3Colombia Milton Nunez MD102012-02-24United States Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win22-3United States Dennis Sharpe UD82011-04-16United States Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut
Win21-3United States Darien Ford TKO3 (10), 2:462010-07-24United States The Pageant, St. Louis, Missouri
Loss20–3United States Sechew Powell MD122010-03-19United States Choctaw Casino Resort, Durant, Oklahoma
Win20–2United States Sammy Sparkman UD102009-08-22United States Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss19–2United States Cory Spinks SD122009-04-24United States Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MissouriFor vacant IBF Light Middleweight title.
Win19–1United States Sechew Powell TKO7 (10), 2:112008-06-11United States Hard Rock Cafe, New York, New York
Win18–1United States Durrell Richardson UD102007-12-06United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, MissouriWon vacant WBC USNBC and WBF Intercontinental Light Middleweight titles.
Win17–1United States Ed Lee Humes TKO2 (8), 1:102007-12-06United States Viking Hotel Grand Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri
Win16–1United States Mikel Williams TKO4 (8), 1:432007-08-03United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win15–1United States Rodney Tatum KO3 (6), 0:252007-07-14United States Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Win14–1United States Sean Rawley Wilson TKO2 (8), 1:152007-06-28United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win13–1United States Brian Paul KO2 (12), 0:362007-05-11United States Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Win12–1United States Damone Wright UD82007-04-18United States Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, Missouri
Loss11–1Canada Ian Gardner KO3 (8), 2:502007-01-25United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win11–0United States Leo Laudat TKO1 (8), 1:382006-12-02United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win10–0United States Rodney Freeman KO1 (8), 0:462006-09-21United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win9–0United States Jessie Davis TKO6 (8), 1:532006-08-11United States Hilton St. Louis Ballpark, St. Louis, MissouriWon vacant USA Missouri State Light Middleweight title.
Win8–0United States Charles Walker TKO1 (4), 1:022006-06-22United States Harrah's North Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
Win7–0United States William Deets UD42006-06-01United States Holiday Inn Southwest, St. Louis, Missouri
Win6–0United States Reuben Rodriquez TKO1 (6), 2:272006-05-05United States Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri
Win5–0United States Jonathan Bruce TKO1 (4), 0:442006-04-20United States Capital Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri
Win4–0United States Wesley Martin TKO2 (4), 1:172006-03-31United States Expo Center, Springfield, Missouri
Win3–0United States David Bridges TKO1 (4), 0:322006-03-23United States Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, St. Charles, Missouri
Win2–0United States Hosea Smith KO1 (4), 1:222006-03-09United States The Spott, St. Louis, Missouri
Win1–0United States Chris Mickle TKO1 (4), 0:332006-01-26United States Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri

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