WelshDevilRob Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Demetrius Andrade returns against Demond Nicholson after year out of the ring, wants Canelo Alvarez by Anthony Cocks Undefeated two-weight world titleholder Demetrius ‘Boo Boo’ Andrade 31-0 (19) will step into the ring for the first time in a year when he takes on Demond ‘D’Bestatit’ Nicholson 26-4-1 (22) at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC on January 7. The bout will take place on the undercard of the fight between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis 27-0 (25) and Hector Luis Garcia 16-0 (10). “I’m feeling good. This is a new journey. I’m looking to become a three-division champion. I’m thankful to have this opportunity to showcase my skill and talent on this beautiful card,” former WBO junior middleweight and WBO middleweight champion Andrade said. Read more: https://www.ringnews24.com/2022/12/07/demetrius-andrade-returns-against-demond-nicholson-after-year-out-of-the-ring-wants-canelo-alvarez/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledhed1 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Andrade's been "showcasing his skills" for what seems like 10 years. Perhaps it's not entirely his fault that he's not gotten a single fight at the level he claims he craves; you can't force promoters to make fights they don't want. So here's another one that won't move the needle. Andrade's been marinating so long that when he does meet a "somebody" - if it ever happens - he'll be in for a rude awakening because he's fought so many consecutive opponents at the A-/B+ level. Shame because he could have accomplished something significant over the last five years but his sell-by date has likely passed. One glimmer of hope may a fight with Jermall, who fits the same "getting stale" category. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 Boo Boo has been a pro for 14 years and 31 fights, and he's never faced a former, present or future World Champion. Like he's never even faced a former champion that's moved up 3 weight classes. He's never fought a fighter that would go on to win a world title years down the line. Some of that isn't his fault, but some it is. Now he's fighting Edgar Berlanga left overs? Yawn. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 --- What, no love for the Androgynous One? Remember when BJ Saunders was going to defend, but failed a drug test on an over the counter cold decongestant legal under UK rules, but busted by VADA? WBO stripped him and gave Androgynous a gimme fight for BJ's title against an unknown African. Meanwhile back at the pass where WBO divvy up the spoils, they upgraded BJ to a Super SuperMiddle title against an equally unknown fighter. I guess even the WBO couldn't stand the idea of two undefeated runner/stinker southpaws making a mess of that title and took action. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Do i remember? I had tickets for that fight, and still went to Boston to see Andrade vs that guy from Namibia. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Is it just me or has this guy just been talking about big fights FOR YEARS?!?!? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 For ever. I remember when he fought on the Danny Garcia vs Rod Salka card, talking about getting meaningful fights. It's sad, because i think i would give him a decent chance against his contemporaries at the weight classes he's competed at. Just took the wrong path to getting those fights. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robprosser Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 He's a bargain basement Terence Crawford. Bags of talent but forever talking about big fights that never happen. I blame Mayweather for these risk averse careers. A lot of these guys watched him cash in on fights where the odds were stacked in his favour. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 Not sure i can agree with the Crawford comparison. Crawford is a three weight champion, undisputed and has a far better resume. Andrade has jumped around from multiple promoters, with stop and go negotiations that stalled his career on several occasions. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robprosser Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 Hence the term "bargain basement". 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Andrade is going to look a good scalp on someone's record. He's got ability but I think would get stopped by the main guys, at super middleweight. David Benavidez needs to be getting to this guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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