anthony dirrell

Anthony Dirrell started off his pro career aged 20 and currently has a record of 28-1-1. Dirrell now looks to build on the experience gained in his first 30 fights. He started his best winning streak on January 2005 however, this came to an end on July 2013. In this period he won a total of 26 fights.

Early Career

In a memorable debut Dirrell gained a TKO win against Henry Dukes in a 4 round contest, becoming the 4th person to stop Dukes. Dirrell continued on his journey to success by fighting 6 times in 2005, 5 times in 2006 and 3 times through 2007, 2008 and 2009 beating fighters such as Andy Mavros, James Morrow and Gabriel Rivera in his next 16 fights.

Anthony Dirrell Vs Renan St juste

On December 2nd, 2011, Dirrell was in action again beating Renan St juste taking his win streak to 24 wins. Dirrell was the first person to stop Renan St juste and he did it in the 4th round via TKO. Dirrell then went on to win again against Don Mouton setting him up well for his next pro fight.

Anthony Dirrell Vs Anthony Hanshaw

Keeping his losses at zero, Dirrell fought on July 27th, 2013 beating Anthony Hanshaw. Dirrell was the 2nd person to stop Anthony and he did it in the 3rd round via TKO. The fight was due to last 10 rounds.

Anthony Dirrell Vs Sakio Bika

Dirrell entered his next fight with a successful record of 26-0-1. The fight against Sakio Bika on December 7th, 2013 ended in a draw which was Dirrell first fight that didn't end in a win. In a close fight, neither fighter ended up victorious. The close 12 round fight ended in a inconclusive SD draw. Dirrell's wins continued and went from 26 wins to 27 after he then defeated Sakio Bika.

Anthony Dirrell Vs Badou Jack

On April 24th, 2015, Dirrell took on and was defeated by Badou Jack meaning his career tally went to 27-1-1. On April 24th, 2015, Dirrell took on and was defeated over the distance by Badou Jack in his first career defeat. Dirrell lost via MD in a valiant effort.

Latest Fight

Anthony Dirrell added another win to his record by beating Caleb Truax on April 29th, 2016, upping his record to 28 wins. Dirrell beat Caleb Truax in the 1st round of a 10 round fight via KO. Dirrell was the 2nd fighter to stop Truax.