Deandre Latimore

Deandre Latimore
Statistics
Nickname(s) The Bull
Rated at Light middleweight
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach 69 in (175 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1985-08-31) August 31, 1985
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 27
Wins 23
Wins by KO 17
Losses 4

Deandre Latimore (born August 31, 1985) is an American professional boxer and world title challenger.

Early years and amateur career

Deandre began boxing at the age of eight at the 12th and Park Recreation Center on the south side of St. Louis. Born and raised in one of St. Louis most toughest housing projects he over came a lot of adversity and keep and clear head and followed his dream. 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 and later signed with Mayweather Promotions.

IBF World Title contention

In June 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 managed by Chris Watkins and is back in Las Vegas training with World-class trainer Jeff Mayweather.

Family life

Deandre is married to Shadonna Latimore and 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. He is also a member of Team Fight to Walk, which supports America's first clinical stem cell trial, along with other notable fighters such as Boyd Melson, Shawn Estrada, Steve Cunningham and Demetrius Andrade. Latimore is currently training with Jeff Mayweather and is promoted by Floyd Mayweather promotional company Mayweather Promotions. Latimore was sold to Mayweather Promotions after being built by lifelong promoter Rumble Time Promotions. Latimore went to camp with Floyd and was approached to leave Rumble Time Promotions, and did.

Professional record

23 Wins (17 knockouts, 6 decisions), 4 Losses (2 knockouts, 2 decisions)
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 23–4 Puerto Rico Carlos Quintana KO 6 (10), 2:19 2012-05-05 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada For vacant WBO NABO Light Middleweight title.
Win 23-3 Colombia Milton Nunez MD 10 2012-02-24 United States Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 22-3 United States Dennis Sharpe UD 8 2011-04-16 United States Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut
Win 21-3 United States Darien Ford TKO 3 (10), 2:46 2010-07-24 United States The Pageant, St. Louis, Missouri
Loss 20–3 United States Sechew Powell MD 12 2010-03-19 United States Choctaw Casino Resort, Durant, Oklahoma IBF Light Middleweight Title Eliminator.
Win 20–2 United States Sammy Sparkman UD 10 2009-08-22 United States Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss 19–2 United States Cory Spinks SD 12 2009-04-24 United States Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri Lost vacant IBF Light Middleweight title.
Win 19–1 United States Sechew Powell TKO 7 (10), 2:11 2008-06-11 United States Hard Rock Cafe, New York, New York
Win 18–1 United States Durrell Richardson UD 10 2007-12-06 United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri Won vacant WBC USNBC & vacant WBF Intercontinental Light Middleweight titles.
Win 17–1 United States Ed Lee Humes TKO 2 (8), 1:10 2007-12-06 United States Viking Hotel Grand Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri
Win 16–1 United States Mikel Williams TKO 4 (8), 1:43 2007-08-03 United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win 15–1 United States Rodney Tatum KO 3 (6), 0:25 2007-07-14 United States Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Win 14–1 United States Sean Rawley Wilson TKO 2 (8), 1:15 2007-06-28 United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win 13–1 United States Brian Paul KO 2 (12), 0:36 2007-05-11 United States Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Win 12–1 United States Damone Wright UD 8 2007-04-18 United States Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, Missouri
Loss 11–1 Canada Ian Gardner KO 3 (8), 2:50 2007-01-25 United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win 11–0 United States Leo Laudat TKO 1 (8), 1:38 2006-12-02 United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win 10–0 United States Rodney Freeman KO 1 (8), 0:46 2006-09-21 United States Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Missouri
Win 9–0 United States Jessie Davis TKO 6 (8), 1:53 2006-08-11 United States Hilton St. Louis Ballpark, St. Louis, Missouri Won vacant USA Missouri State & vacant Missouri Light Middleweight title.
Win 8–0 United States Charles Walker TKO 1 (4), 1:02 2006-06-22 United States Harrah's North Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
Win 7–0 United States William Deets UD 4 2006-06-01 United States Holiday Inn Southwest, St. Louis, Missouri
Win 6–0 United States Reuben Rodriquez TKO 1 (6), 2:27 2006-05-05 United States Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri
Win 5–0 United States Jonathan Bruce TKO 1 (4), 0:44 2006-04-20 United States Capital Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri
Win 4–0 United States Wesley Martin TKO 2 (4), 1:17 2006-03-31 United States Expo Center, Springfield, Missouri
Win 3–0 United States David Bridges TKO 1 (4), 0:32 2006-03-23 United States Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, St. Charles, Missouri
Win 2–0 United States Hosea Smith KO 1 (4), 1:22 2006-03-09 United States The Spott, St. Louis, Missouri
Win 1–0 United States Chris Mickle TKO 1 (4), 0:33 2006-01-26 United States Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri Professional Debut.
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