Anthony Dirrell vs. Alfredo Contreras

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Anthony Dirrell 166 lbs beat Alfredo Contreras 166 lbs by TKO at 2:32 in round 7 of 8

  • Date: 2009-08-07
  • Location: Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, USA
  • Referee: Robert Byrd

Aired On: ESPN Friday Night Fights

Notes

  • Anthony Dirrell 17-0 (14 KOs) vs. Alfredo Contreras 10-5-1 (4 KOs)
  • Fight was on the undercard of Alfredo Angulo vs. Gabriel Rosado.
  • Contreras entered with a record of 4-1 in his previous five bouts, with the lone loss in that stretch coming via unanimous decision to Sebastien Demers. Prior to this 4-1 streak, however, Contreras had lost four consecutive bouts and entered this fight with a career record of 0-3 in fights taking place in the United States. Dirrell entered previously undefeated and having won his two previous matches, albeit against lesser opposition, by 1st round knockout.
  • Contreras's corner threw in the towel after their man took a series of head shots without returning punches.