DeAndrey Abron

DeAndrey Abron (July 31, 1972 – March 7, 2020) was an American professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2011 and challenged for the WBO light heavyweight title in 2008. He served in the United States Army and won gold in the All Army/Armed Forces Championship from 1998 to 2003. Abron was team captain for the World Championships in 2001 and was an Olympic Team alternate in 2000.

Amateur career
Abron was the National Amateur Light Heavyweight Champion in 2001 and was also the 2003 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight Champion.

Professional career
Abron turned pro in 2004. He challenged Zsolt Erdei for the WBO light heavyweight title in Dresden, Germany, in April 2008, but lost by unanimous decision.

Death
Abron was killed in a car accident on March 8, 2020.