Amir Anderson
{{Short description|American boxer (born 2004)}}
{{use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
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| real_name = Amir Oshea Anderson
| nickname = Cashman
| weight = Middleweight
| height = 6 ft 0 in
| reach = 76 in
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2004|1|28}}
| birth_place = Syracuse, New York, U.S.
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| style = Orthodox
| boxrec = 1055639
| total = 3
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Amir Oshea Anderson (born January 28, 2004) is an American middleweight professional boxer. Known by his ring name Cashman, he is currently signed to KSI's Misfits Boxing.
Amateur career
Anderson accumulated an amateur record of 40–8. During this time, he competed in Golden Gloves tournaments. He would win the 2023 edition after defeating Jonathan Montalvo via Unanimous Decision in the final.{{Cite web|last=Ditota |first=Donna |date=2023-05-18 |title=Fowler’s Amir Anderson wins championship belt and ‘Golden Boy’ distinction at boxing’s Golden Gloves |url=https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2023/05/fowlers-amir-anderson-wins-championship-belt-and-golden-boy-distinction-at-boxings-golden-gloves.html |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Syracuse.com}}
Professional career
Anderson announced on July 2, 2024 that he had signed a multi fight deal with English influencer KSI's Misfits Boxing under their MF Pro division.{{Cite web |last=Ditota |first=Donna |date=2024-07-02 |title=Amir ‘Cash’ Anderson signs pro boxing deal worth ‘significant money,’ gets date for first bout |url=https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2024/07/amir-cash-anderson-signs-pro-boxing-deal-worth-significant-money-gets-date-for-first-bout.html |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Syracuse.com}} Anderson made his professional debut a month later on August 10 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida against Kijonti Davis (1–5) on the undercard of MF & DAZN: X Series 16. Anderson defeated Davis via technical knockout in the third round.{{Cite web |last=Tucker |first=Bryan |date=10 August 2024 |title=Misfits Boxing 16 Results: Temper vs. Brueckner |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/8/10/24216318/misfits-boxing-16-results-temper-vs-brueckner |website=MMA Fighting}}
Three months later on November 28, Anderson fought Neeraj Saini (6–6) at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha on the undercard of X Series 19 – Qatar: The Supercard. Anderson became the first professional boxer to have a sanctioned bout in Qatar after defeating Saini via technical knockout in the second round.{{Cite web |last=Mazique |first=Brian |date=2024-11-28 |title=Misfits Boxing 19 - Gib Vs. Slim Results: Winners And Highlights |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/11/28/misfits-boxing-19gib-vs-slim-results-winners-and-highlights/ |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Forbes}}
On February 23, 2025, Anderson announced his United Kingdom debut was set to take place on March 29 at Manchester Arena in Manchester on the undercard of X Series 21 – Unfinished Business. However, on March 21 the event was postponed indefinitely and later cancelled after KSI, who was headlining the event, fell ill.{{Cite web |date=21 March 2025 |title=KSI vs. Dillon Danis Boxing Match Postponed |url=https://www.tmz.com/2025/03/21/ksi-dillon-danis-fight-postponed/ |website=TMZ}} Anderson was later rescheduled for May 16 at the Valliant Live in Derby on the new X Series 21 event, now billed as Blinders & Brawls, against Ernesto Olvera (13–8–1).{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=17 April 2025 |title=Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart clash rescheduled for Misfits Boxing 21 main event next month |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/4/17/24410650/darren-till-vs-darren-stewart-clash-rescheduled-for-misfits-boxing-21-main-event-next-month |website=MMA Fighting}} Anderson defeated Olvera via technical knockout in the third round.{{Cite web |last=K. Lee |first=Alexander |date=16 May 2025 |title=Misfits Boxing 21 live blog: Darren Till vs. Darren Stewart |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/5/16/24431130/misfits-boxing-21-live-blog-darren-till-vs-darren-stewart |website=MMA Fighting}}
Personal life
Anderson graduated from George Fowler High School in 2022.{{Cite web|last=Duncan |first=Brenda |date=2022-06-24 |title=Graduation 2022: See PSLA @ Fowler High School graduating seniors, commencement info |url=https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2022/06/graduation-2022-see-psla-fowler-high-school-graduating-seniors-commencement-info.html |access-date=2025-05-16 |website=Syracuse.com}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ernesto Olvera |TKO |3 (6) {{small|1:30}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Valliant Live, Derby, England}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Neeraj Saini |TKO |2 (6) {{small|1:13}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lusail Sports Arena, Doha, Qatar}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Kijonti Davis |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |3 (6) {{small|2:54}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|James L. Knight Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.}} | |
References
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