DeAndrey Abron (July 31, 1972 – March 7, 2020) was an American

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who competed from 2004 to 2011 and challenged for the

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and lineal

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titles in 2008. He served in the

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and won gold in the All Army/Armed Forces Championship from 1998 to 2003. Abron was team captain for the World Championships in 2001 and was an Olympic Team alternate in 2000. He was killed in a car accident on March 8, 2020.

Amateur career

Abron was the

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in 2001 and was also the 2003 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion.

Professional career

Abron turned pro in 2004. He challenged

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for the

and lineal

titles in Dresden, Germany, in April 2008, but lost by unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

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