DeAndre Savage is an American heavyweight boxer from Flint, Michigan, who emerged from a family with a strong athletic background. Raised in Flint, he was exposed to competitive sports early through relatives who competed professionally in football and boxing, a foundation credited with shaping his physical development and competitive drive.
Before devoting himself to boxing, Savage played college football and transitioned to the ring as an adult, taking up boxing in his mid-twenties and training at local gyms including Berston Fieldhouse. His late start has been accompanied by rapid progression through the amateur ranks as he pursued national and Olympic-trial level competition, demonstrating notable power and athleticism that drew attention from regional media and promoters.
Savage signed his first professional contract and made his pro debut shortly thereafter, campaigning as a heavyweight with an aggressive, power-punching style and a growing knockout rate reported by multiple boxing databases. His professional activity and record are tracked on major boxing sites and promotional outlets, which list his bouts, results, and physical measurements used for matchmaking and rankings.