

Back then, I was looking for friends, chasing this and that. “Other than the family, everything outside of the gym, outside of boxing, shouldn’t be a concern. Nicholson did offer advice for young fighters in his interview with Zenger News– advice he would give his younger self if he could turn back the clock. At the age of 29, he is still in his boxing prime but also wise enough to let his skills speak for themselves. “I have had my ups and downs, but, against Berlanga, even I wasn’t fully healthy, this time will be different,” he saidĪndrade appeared to mock Demond at the press conference this week, but Nicholson didn’t take the bait.

Berlanga has rebounded to win the NABO Super Middleweight title in his next fight. Indeed since fighting Nicholson – Berlanga hasn’t stopped a single opponent. He still might be, but, Nicholson, who dropped a decision to Berlanga, roughed up his young opponent. More than that, many tapped Berlanga to be the next great Puerto Rican fighter. He had dispatched 16 straight opponents in the first round. Before facing Nicholson, Berlanga was on an impressive knockout streak. Nicholson was last on a stage this big when he faced knockout artist Edgar Berlanga. While Andrade has picked his battles, Nicholson has taken every opportunity the boxing world has thrown at him and has one further advantage against Andrade – this time, he feels fully healthy. He also has the advantage of having stayed more active –Andrade hasn’t fought in over a year. This should advantage Nicholson, who also is a more natural 168lb fighter. This Saturday’s fight will be the first in this heavier division. Hes just far too superior of a boxer and it shows, as Andrade methodically breaks Keeler down. Round 8: The champs outclassing of his challenger continues. He was laying on the punches with Keeler against the ropes before it was waved off. Andrade backed down from world title and unification fights at 160lbs to chase a new title at 168lbs. Andrade buckled Keelers knees with a left and then added a right uppercut that did damage moments later.

Andrade fight features two fighters who have made very different business decisions. In the main event, Gervonta Davis (27-0) will put his WBA lightweight world title on the line against Hector Luis Garcia (16-0) in what will be a Showtime PPV event.Īndrade and Nicholson pose for the cameras during a presser in Washington D.C. Olympic Boxing Team, as well as one of the most highly regarded in the entire world.
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Hey, get the f–k out of here,” Alvarez said.On January 7th, Laurel, Maryland native Demond Nicholson (26-4-1) will face the undefeated Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (31-0) at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. Andrade was considered the most promising pro prospect on the 2008 U.S. “Hey, get the f–k out of here because I’m gonna f–k you up right now motherf–ker. When Andrade (30-0) told him to watch his mouth, Alvarez (56-1-2) just kept on cursing at him and calling him a “horrible fighter.” It’s my night.” Canelo Alvarez, Demetrius Andrade Getty Images (2) You are a champion but you fight with nobody,” Alvarez responded. I’m a big fan … but what’s up though? When can we make it happen? What you think?” “What’s up, Canelo? Congratulations today though, good job baby, good job. He has held multiple world championships in two weight classes.
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“So when can we get something going on? Let’s make it happen,” he said. Demetrius Cesar Andrade (born February 26, 1988) is an American professional boxer. It was a big night for arguably boxing’s premier attraction.Īfter he stopped Billy Joe Saunders in the eighth round of their super middleweight championship fight, Alvarez emasculated Demetrius Andrade in his post-match press conference.Īndrade, the WBO middleweight champion, interrupted Canelo answering questions to try to set up a fight. ‘He hates me, I hate him’: Boxing stars finally settling ‘bad blood’ in high-stakes clashīoxing star Canelo Alvarez apologizes to Lionel Messi for World Cup threatįirst, Canelo Alvarez manhandled his opponent.

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