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Deandre Latimore
Deandre Latimore
Born	August 31, 1985 (age 39); St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Other names	The Bull
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Light middleweight
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach	69 in (175 cm)
Stance	Southpaw
	Boxing record
Total fights	27
Wins	23
Wins by KO	17
Losses	4

Deandre Latimore (born August 31, 1985) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2012, and challenged once for the IBF junior middleweight title in 2009.

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 briefly 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 eliminator against Sechew Powell. After the loss due to financial and things "not clicking" ^{[according to whom?]} with Jose, Latimore terminated manager and training contract with Jose/Sweat Pound For Pound. Latimore was later managed by Chris Watkins and went back to Las Vegas, to train with Jeff Mayweather.

Family life

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

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