Andrea DeShong
- January 10, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Andrea DeShong |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 16, 1962(1962-03-16) |
| Age | 62 |
| Birthplace | Mingo Junction |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Andrea DeShong Biography
| Name | Andrea DeShong |
| Birthday | Mar 16 |
| Birth Year | 1962 |
| Place Of Birth | Mingo Junction |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Andrea DeShong is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on March 16, 1962 in Mingo Junction, United States. Andrea DeShong (born March 16, 1962) is a former United States female boxer who is best remembered for defeating Christy Martin in Martin’s fourth professional bout.
DeShong returned April 27, 1996, losing a four-round decision to Christine Butts. After two knockout wins against Jackie Rogers and one more win, she faced veteran Kathy Collins, losing by a six-round unanimous decision at New York, New York.
Despite losing three fights in a row, she found herself challenging Kathy Collins for the world title in her next fight. DeShong failed for the second time to win the world title, also losing for the fourth time in a row, when Collins handed her a ten-round unanimous decision loss on January 10, 1998, for the IWBF World Jr. Welterweight title.
Some fans and critics have observed that, after she gave up boxing for the first time, she should not have returned. When she did return, in 1996, she was 34 years old, an age when most boxers and athletes in general are considered to be “past their prime”.
Andrea DeShong Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Andrea DeShong is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andrea DeShong 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
DeShong made her professional debut on March 11, 1989, when she beat Angel Horton by a first round knockout in Wheeling, West Virginia. After one more win, she faced the experienced Jamie Whitcomb, and also won this bout by a first-round knockout.
On April 21, 1990, she and Martin fought for the second time, and Martin avenged her defeat, while at the same time handing DeShong her own first loss as a professional, by a five-round decision, also at Bristol.
After two more wins, she received her first world title try, on March 2, 1997, being knocked out by Jane Couch in seven rounds at New Orleans, Louisiana, for the WIBF’s World Jr. Welterweight title.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Andrea DeShong height 5 ft 9 in Andrea weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Andrea DeShong Dating?
According to our records, Andrea DeShong is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Andrea DeShong’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Andrea Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Andrea DeShong celebrates birthday on March 16 of every year.