Derrell Dixon (born October 31, 1970, in

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) is an American former

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who competed from 1997 to 2001. As an amateur, he was a two-time United States Amateur Heavyweight Champion.

Amateur career

Dixon had an outstanding amateur career prior to turning professional. He won the National AAU Heavyweight Championship in 1993 and 1994.

Professional career

Known as "Double D", Dixon turned professional in 2000 and had limited success. He came up short in each attempt to step up in competition, losing fights to future contenders

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