When Andrade got back to his feet, he was shocked to see the referee counting, ruling the slip as an official knockdown. [21] The following month, Star Boxing and Banner Promotions announced a deal was being worked out, however a fight did not materialise. [47], Andrade felt he did well in his debut at middleweight and believed there was always room for improvement. [45][46] ComputBox stats showed that through the 12 rounds, Fox 52 of 301 punches thrown (17%). Andrade used his jab and quickness to control the majority of the fight. The bout would be televised on DAZN and promoted by Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. I feel good. I came back, I’m stronger. Liam Williams gets his long awaited shot at the WBO champion, Andrade. The ‘Bud’ accused Alvarez of dodging resilient opponents like Jermall Charlo and Demetrius Andrade, who are elite champions at the middleweight landscape. [13] The fight advanced Andrade to an outstanding 21-0 with 14 knockouts. I think Demetrius will look very good at 160 pounds. Demetrius defeated his next ten opponents, including five fights ending by KO and the others ending by unanimous decision. I want them. Two judges scored the bout 116–112 for Andrade whilst the third had it 115–114 for Culcay. It was said that representatives of Top Rank were scheduled to be present at the purse bid to try and secure the fight for ESPN+. According to Connolly, negotiations started in late October, just after Andrade defeated Fox, which would have mean it was seven weeks from the proposed fight date. WBO middleweight champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade stopped by the Last Stand Podcast with Brian Custer to set the record straight on how he feels about Billy Joe Saunders, why he didn’t sign with PBC and moving up to the 168 pound weight class. It was a mutual decision from all parties. [69] WBO president, Paco Valcarcel told ESPN, Saunders would not be stripped immediately, as Saunders would likely appeal and Andrade's fight against Namibian boxer Walter Kautondokwa (17-0, 16 KOs), who at the time was ranked #2 with the WBO, would be for the vacant WBO intertim title. As of 2021, his net worth is $10 million. Meanwhile, he had already chalked up to move up to 168 lbs and face Billy Joe Saunders, before sealing the fight against Liam Williams. Providence, Rhode Island native, Demetrius Andrade was born on 26th February 1988, under the star sign Pisces. [67] Promoter Warren claimed the positive test was due to a nasal spray and was permitted by UKAD. Kautondokwa did not land more than 8 punches in a single round. The police also found a magazine with 10 rounds in the bag. Reaching the 2 minute mark in round 4, Andrade landed overhand left that sent Kautondokwa to the canvas for the third rime in the fight. [29][30] Andrade defeated Nelson via a 12th round stoppage. Rose was dropped hard by straight left hand from Andrade in the first round. Demetrius Cesar Andrade (/ˈ æ n d r ə d / AN -drəd; born February 26, 1988) is an American professional boxer. Demetrius Andrade just might be the best middleweight in the world, but we’ll never get to find out if he doesn’t get the fights to prove it. There is no news in the media regarding his romantic affairs, hook up or break up. He overcame Kakhaber Zhvania and the highly regarded Russian Andrey Balanov 14:3 to advance to the quarterfinals but he was shocked by Korean veteran Kim Jung-Joo 9:11 (Olympic results) in a controversial loss. Kautondokwa got up, but shortly hit with a straight left, sending him down again. 20-0, 18 KO. [68] At a hearing, the MSAC denied Saunders a license, meaning he could not defend his title against Andrade. The undefeated Olympian, world champion in two different weight classes Demetrius Andrade entered this fight with a perfect boxing record of 27-0-0 (17 knockouts) and he is ranked as the No.7 middleweight in the world (currently the #1 in this division is Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez). Though always surrounded by paparazzi all the time, Demetrius Andrade has maintained his personal life as secret as possible. Andrade (29-0, 18 KOs) plans on getting a little experience at super middleweight before potentially making a move up to that weight class in 2021. [55][56], On July 12, the WBO ordered Billy Joe Saunders (26-0, 12 KOs) to make a mandatory defence against Andrade, with both sides having 10 days to reach a deal. Andrade, who was the clear winner after 12 rounds, landed 158 of his 572 thrown (27%), which included 49% of his power punches landed. Andrade won the United States Amateur Boxing Championship in 2005, and repeated it in 2006 when he also won the National Golden Gloves. [49] The fight drew an average of 613,000 viewers and peaked at 685,000 viewers on HBO. Culcay came like a champion, but I was the better man. Once, he caught the headline after he was caught driving in his Mercedes with a Glock 19 pistol which he had because of his 'fame and wealth', he said. Active on Instagram with 108k followers, the page is full of Andrade's boxing skills, belts, and his boxing mates. [4], He won Gold at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships, where he beat Kakhaber Zhvania, Dmitrijs Sostaks, 2005 silver medalist Magomed Nurutdinov, future champion Jack Culcay-Keth, and Adem Kılıççı in the semifinal round. Demetrius Cesar Andrade is an American professional boxer. The fight would take place on June 14 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. [75], Andrade's next fight will be against the undefeated Dusty Hernández-Harrison in a non-title fight at the super middleweight limit of 168 pounds. That said, Andrade hasn’t ruled out his chances of moving up and appears comfortable in fighting at both the weight class- 160 lbs and 168 lbs. 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[78], His second WBO middleweight title defence came against WBO's number 2 Maciej Sulecki. [38][39] Andrade became a two time world champion after winning the WBA 'Regular' title via split decision. Demetrius Andrade record. 1. This Saturday (DAZN, 3 PM EST), 33-year old WBO middleweight titlist and 2008 US Olympian Demetrius Andrade (29-0, 18 KO) will attempt to … [57][58] On July 13, it was reported that Andrade would be unveiled as one of Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing USA's signing with a deal that would see him fighting on DAZN. But … Although the 32-year-old Andrade (29-0, 18 KOs) is fighting at a weight class where there are many big names in Gennadiy Golovkin and Jermall Charlo, he’s not had the chance to fight either guy. Sauerland Event won the purse bid for the fight at $425,144, 25% of which will go to Andrade. Sky Sports pundits had Andrade a clear close winner as he outworked Culcay. Melina Pizano / Matchroom Boxing USA. Two policemen, who were driving along the road at 2:30 a.m. local time, originally came over to Andrade's car after he was seen blocking traffic talking to another person in a Mercedes. Andrade also addresses his critics who claim he doesn’t fight elite opponents and talks about stepping into the ring with Jermall Charlo and Canelo … The undefeated Olympian, world champion in two different weight classes Demetrius Andrade entered this fight with a perfect boxing record of 29-0-0 (18 knockouts) and he is ranked as the No.4 middleweight in the world (currently the #1 in this division is Gennady Golovkin). It was also revealed the fight would be a non-title fight at middleweight. [8] The fight took place on November 9, 2013, at the American Bank Center in Texas. "[34], Andrade agreed terms to fight Jack Culcay (22-1, 11 KOs) for the WBA 'Regular' light middleweight title at the MBS Arena in Potsdam, Brandenburg on November 5, 2016. The fight was regarded as close, with as many as five rounds being tossed between the two. I outlanded him and I came out with the victory." At the midway point of the fight, Andrade had wide lead on the scorecards. He retained the title three more times against Artur Akavov, Maciej Sulecki, and Luke Keller. Here’s a look at boxing’s super welterweight or junior middleweight weight class rankings, one of the sport’s hottest and most exciting divisions. Privacy Policy Late in round 3, Andrade landed left hand to the jaw that dropped Kautondokwa for a second time. His nickname "Boo Boo" quickly became well known amongst the locals and he later became a recognized name across the United States. He won the fight via TKO in round two. WBO middleweight champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade stopped by the Last Stand Podcast with Brian Custer to set the record straight on how he feels about Billy Joe Saunders, why he didn’t sign with PBC and moving up to the 168 pound weight class. Although the 32-year-old Andrade (29-0, 18 KOs) is fighting at a weight class where there are many big names in Gennadiy Golovkin and Jermall … Andrade was scheduled to fight titlist Zaurbek Baysangurov on July 6 in Kiev, Ukraine. Only 2 weeks later, Demetrius beat Arnulfo Javier Romero in a second-round KO. Here’s a look at boxing’s super welterweight or junior middleweight weight class rankings, one of the sport’s hottest and most exciting divisions. In the ninth, Andrade went on the offensive and tried to close the fight by unleashing a flurry of punches on Keeler, which prompted the referee to stop the fight and award Andrade the TKO win.[82]. ... Demetrius Andrade ready to rise to the top of a new weight class. Undefeated former WBO light middleweight champion, Demetrius Andrade, is looking to make a big impact in 2018, as he finished this year with a move up to middleweight and now has his eyes set on the best fighters in the weight class. I’m coming for them. Sometimes it seemed like it was us against the whole world trying to get the top fighters to get in the ring with me but at the end of the day Artie and Joe guided me to two World Championships and I really want to thank them for all their efforts! - Boxing News", "Andrade tops Culcay for WBA super welter title", "Demetrius Andrade snares WBA Regular super-welterweight title", "Demetrius Andrade to fight on HBO, Oct. 21", "Demetrius Andrade to Fight Alantez Fox in HBO Co-Feature 10/21 - Boxing News", "Demetrius Andrade Makes 160 Debut, Dominates Alantez Fox - Boxing News", "Demetrius Andrade dominates Alantez Fox to lopsided unanimous decision - The Ring", "CompuBox: Fox Landed '52' Punches in 12 Rounds With Andrade - Boxing News", "Andrade: I Did Very Well in 160 Debut, I'll Fight Anybody! Advertise with us He defeated Patrick Cape at Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington in a second-round knockout. [10], On March 20, 2014 it was confirmed that British boxer and mandatory challenger Brian Rose (25-1-1, 7 KO) would be the first defence of Andrade's world title reign. According to CompuBox, Andrade landed 152 of 501 punches thrown (30%), and Kautondokwa landed 45 of his 325 thrown (14%). At least two of the knockdowns were due to balance issues. Topic. Finally got a big fight, and a big win, over Martirosyan. Andrade was released on bail the same day.[83][84]. A fight was agreed for April 17 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The three judges' scored the fight 118–110, 118–109, and 116–111 in his favour. [18] Andrade was reportedly offered $250,000, but later increased to what would be a career high $300,000 purse. He also praised Kautondokwa for his toughness. 2. An opportunity arose in the Summer of 2013 when the vacant WBO light middleweight title would be decided by one match between Andrade and Armenian contender Vanes Martirosyan (33-0-1, 21 KOs). As an amateur he won the U.S. national championships and Golden Gloves twice each, a gold medal at the 2007 World Championships, and represented the U.S. at the 2008 Olympics; all in the welterweight division. 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