Deandre Latimore

Deandre Latimore
Statistics
Real name	Deandre Latimore
Nickname(s)	The Bull
Rated at	Light Middleweight
Height	5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m)
Reach	69 in (175 cm)
Nationality	American
Born	31 August 1985 (1985-08-31) (age 26) St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	22
Wins	20
Wins by KO	16
Losses	2
Draws	0
No contests	0

Deandre Latimore (born August 31, 1985 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.) is a professional boxer. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Deandre has built a large fan base in his hometown and has grown to become one of St. Louis’ most popular boxers. In his last fight, Deandre was featured in the main event on a fight card that took place at the Chaifetz Arena on the St. Louis University campus. He won a unanimous decision over game veteran Sammy Sparkman, taking his next step toward a shot at a world title. Deandre trains in Las Vegas, Nevada with Ray Franklin and Jacob Chavez.He has an upcoming bout with Willie Lee,who is 17(11)-6(5)-0,on July 24. His manager is ex-trainer, Jose Ponce.

Early Years & Amateur Career

Deandre began boxing at the age of eight at the 12th and Park Recreation Center on the south side of St. Louis. 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 Rumble Time Promotions who is still his current promoter.

IBF World Title Contention

In June of 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 brifely 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 elimanator against Sechew Powell. After the loss due to financial and things "NOT CLICKING" with Jose, Latimore terminated,manager and training contract with Jose/Sweat Pound For Pound. Latimore is now(1-07-11)managed by Chris Watkins and is back in Las Vegas training with World-class trainers Jacob Chavez and Ray Oddis. Promoted by Steve Smith And Lou Dibella, Latimore is back with a world class team around him and is fighting towards another world title fight.

Family Life

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

Future

At age 24 and with an impressive professional record of 20-2, 16 KO’s, Deandre Latimore has a bright future ahead of him. His fights with Cory Spinks and Sechew Powell brought him onto boxing’s biggest stages and gave him exposure on Showtime and ESPN. He now has a name that is recognized by boxing fans around the world and his intentions are to take this momentum, continue winning, and secure another shot at a major title at some point in 2010. Outside of the ring, Latimore is a role model in his community and he spends a great deal of time working with children and helping them achieve their goals. Latimore is Currently training with Ray Oddis and Jacob Chavez.Managed by Chris Watkins and Promoted By Steven Smith Rumble Time Promotions and Lou Dibella.

Professional record

20 Wins (16 knockouts, 4 decisions), 2 Losses (1 knockout)
Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
Win	20–2	Sammy Sparkman	Unan. Decision	10 (10)	31 August 2009	St. Louis, Missouri
Loss	19–2	Cory Spinks	Split Decision	12 (12)	24 April 2009	St. Louis, Missouri	Lost vacant IBF Light Middleweight title.
Win	19–1	Sechew Powell	TKO	7 (10), 2:11	11 June 2008	New York, New York
Win	18–1	Durrell Richardson	Unan. decision	10 (10)	6 December 2007	St. Charles, Missouri
Win	17–1	Ed Lee Humes	TKO	2 (8), 1:10	10 November 2007	St. Louis, Missouri
Win	16–1	Mikel Williams	TKO	4 (8), 1:43	3 August 2007	St. Charles, Missouri
Win	15–1	Rodney Tatum	KO	3 (6), 0:25	14 July 2007	St. Louis, Missouri
Win	14–1	Sean Rawley Wilson	TKO	2 (8), 1:15	28 June 2007	St. Charles, Missouri
Win	13–1	Brian Paul	KO	2 (12), 0:36	11 May 2006	St. Louis, Missouri
Win	12–1	Damone Wright	Unan. Decision	8 (8)	18 April 2006	Kansas City, Missouri
Loss	11–1	Ian Gardner	KO	3 (8), 2:50	25 January 2007	St. Charles, Missouri
Win	11–0	Leo Laudat	TKO	1 (8), 1:38	2 December 2006	St. Charles, Missouri
Win	10–0	Rodney Freeman	KO	1 (8), 0:46	21 September 2006	St. Louis, Missouri
Win	9–0	Jessie Davis	TKO	6 (8), 1:53	11 August 2006	St. Louis, Missouri
Win	8–0	Charles Walker	TKO	1 (4), 1:02	22 June 2006	Kansas City, Missouri
Win	7–0	William Deets	Unan. Decision	4 (4)	1 June 2006	St. Louis, Missouri
Win	6–0	Reuben Rodriquez	TKO	1 (6), 2:27	5 May 2006	St. Charles, Missouri
Win	5–0	Jonathan Bruce	TKO	1 (4), 0:44	20 April 2006	Jefferson City, Missouri
Win	4–0	Wesley Martin	TKO	2 (4), 1:17	31 March 2006	St, Louis, Missouri
Win	3–0	David Bridges	TKO	1 (4), 0:32	23 March 2006	St. Charles, Missouri
Win	2–0	Hosea Smith	KO	1 (4), 1:22	9 March 2006	St. Louis, Missouri
Win	1–0	Chris Mickle	TKO	1 (4), 0:33	26 January 2006	St. Charles, Missouri	Debut

External links

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• http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=340882&cat=boxer
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Name	Latimore, Deandre
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Date of birth	31 August 1985
Place of birth	St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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