Deandre Latimore
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Deandre Latimore 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.
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.
#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.
. 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.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. 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 GlovesGolden Gloves
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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 IBFIBF
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#1 ranked contender Sechew Powell
Sechew Powell
Sechew Powell is an American boxer.-Amateur career:Nicknamed "Iron Horse", Powell was an amateur standout and was the 2000 National Golden Gloves Light Middleweight Champion and 2001 United States Amateur Light middleweight champion.-Professional career:Powell turned pro in 2002 and was undefeated...
via 7th round TKO, which set the stage for a showdown with hometown rival and former 2-division champion Cory Spinks
Cory Spinks
Corey Spinks is a professional boxer. He is a former IBF Light middleweight champion, and a former Undisputed Welterweight Champion....
. With only 20 professional fights under his belt, Deandre fought Spinks at the Scottrade Center
Scottrade Center
Scottrade Center is a 19,150 seat arena located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, opened in 1994. It is the home of the St...
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.
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 ESPNESPN
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. 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.
External links
- http://www.thebulllatimore.com/
- http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=340882&cat=boxer
- http://rumbletimepromotionsllc.com/
- http://www.sweatstlouis.com/