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Dirrell, Andre
- 2001 & 2003 National Champion
- Won 2001 Police Athletic League Championships
- Named Most Outstanding Boxer of 2001 U.S. National Championships
- Began boxing competitively at age 11.
- His grandfather, Leon “Bumper” Lawson, coaches and trains both Andre and his brother, Anthony.
- Attempts to stay out of the same weight class as Anthony in order to keep competition between the two to a minimum.
- Known for his fast physical growth and tendency to jump weight classes frequently.
- Had a breakout year in 2001, winning an unparalleled three national championships (PAL, U.S. Championships and Under-19) in three different weight classes as well as the title of U.S. Challenge champion.
- Is known for his fun-loving character: he loves to have fun and act like a clown.
- Credits a lot of his growth and success to all the milk he drinks…and hard work.
- Known for his very “flashy” and “showy” style, which he receives both support and criticism for.
- Known as a “switch hitter” for his ability to dominate opponents with either hand.
- Was referred to as the “new Sugar Ray Leonard” by the U.S. team manager at the World Amateur Boxing Championships.
Dirrell has benefited from the coaching and training of his grandfather, Leon “Bumper” Lawson. In addition to serving as coach and trainer for both Andre and his brother, Anthony, Lawson also happens to be a good friend of boxing great Muhammad Ali, and hopes his grandson will be able to follow in the footsteps of the Olympic legend.
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Height: 5' 11
Born: 9/7/1983
Hometown: Flint, Mich.
Resides: Flint, Mich.
Sport: Boxing
Event: Middleweight/165 lbs.
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