WBO middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade (30-0, 18 KOs) wants his fellow champions to step up after he defended his title on points against Liam Williams on Saturday night in Hollywood, Florida. He says it’s time for fellow champions Jermall Charlo (WBC), Gennadiy Golovkin (IBF) and Ryota Murata (WBA) to make unification fights.
“At the end of the day I am a champion,” said Andrade. “I am undefeated. I shouldn’t have to inspire anyone to get in the ring with me for a belt, an undefeated record and a whole lot of money on the table. Whenever we can sit down and make something happen, I’m willing to risk it all. I am ready to show that I am the best and to do that, I want to step in with those champions and they have to do the same thing as well.
Promoter Eddie hearn added, “Demetrius has done his job, it’s not his responsibility to convince other champions to fight him. Champions are supposed to fight champions.
“Charlo vs. Andrade is a massive fight, why don’t the champions want to fight Demetrius? He was hurt tonight, he was tired tonight, he can’t make 160lbs forever. If I am GGG or Charlo, I am looking at him and thinking ‘I can beat him’, so why not step-up?”
yes these guys should fight him, but, Andrade is not must see tv. leave it him to make a fight not interesting.
Murata in 2!
Look Boo Boo is a champ and he gets some respect there but that’s where it ends. Would i watch him fight Chalo? Hell yeah but he is such a boring fighter that there is better fights for the other champions to make. And better TV viewing because thats what boxing is all about ENTERTAINMENT!.
So Floyd entertained you for years huh?!!??
Geez! These are grown men who happen to be fighters and yet Andrade had to inspire them to come get his belt?! If it’s so easy, then why not fight him? It’s not like they’ll be doing it for free and it’s not like your dumb asses would have to buy it on PPV!!
Andrade has good lateral movement and can catch many fighters off guard with his style of flashy punches. What baffles me is he really uses a lot of energy when he executes his game plan in the ring and rarely wears himself out in doing so. Andrade may give some fighters trouble with his high rate work style. However, a good slick counter puncher that could time him coming in could upset the apple cart in Andrade’s arsenal. Charlo’s hand speed and hard-right counters could have the capability to catch Andrade. I think Charlo would be the best fight for Andrade at this stage in the game to make a fun fight to watch.
I disagree with the comments.. I think Andrade can be likable. He’s a weird dude.. has his own style and it shows in the ring. I like how he looks tired and hurt but then blows up out of nowhere. He moves in a way that’s frustrating for people.. sometimes it feels like he makes up moves in the ring but it’s on purpose. He has to be careful turning people around like that because that’s how he got hurt. I see him open for right hands.. when he’s focused he’s fun to watch for me. But sometimes it looks like he loses focus and gets caught with unnecessary punches. Do I think he’s a pound for pound guy?.. nah. But I would root for him because I like different fighters who have their own style specially boxers who are vulnerable.. it adds drama to the fight. Imo. He’s funny, has his own personality and style in the ring.. not sure what people don’t like about him. Because he doesn’t take unnecessary punishment?.. that’s not a good reason. It’s boxing. I think he should move up though.. soon
Good point! Some of this other crap folks comment on is so ridiculous! Again, if he’s so easy and so boring then fight him! I thought GGG and Charlo are high drama? Well they should bring all of their so called energy and greatness and make it a fight!!
I think that the obvious fight to make would be against Golovkin. Two champions who took care of their mandatories in their last fight and there really isn’t a massive fight on the near horizon for either of them. No reason not to make that fight. And if Andrade does end up going up in weight – Daniel Jacobs.
Andrade has more than earned a big fight. Golovkin would be a very interesting fight. Andrade has slowed a touch and that alone will make his fights more engaging.
I am not sure what Golovkin is doing at this time because he has been very quiet; and I am unable to definitively say Golovkin is mentally ready and/or physically ready to fight.
I have a feeling Charlo does not want to deal with Andrade because Charlo wants a dream fight ($$$) against Canelo. Meanwhile, Andrade needs to create more pressure on Charlo by seeking a fight against Munguia. If Andrade can win impressively against Munguia, then this could pressure Charlo to fight Andrade for all the chips at 160, since I do not anticipate Canelo ever returning to 160.
However, before dealing with Charlo’s pressure and strong offensive skills, Andrade needs to find a new conditioning coach or else he will definitely suffer a late TKO loss against Charlo.
Andrade is a stylistic nightmare for anyone at 160 or 168 and I don’t see any of the other champions clamoring to fight him, especially an aging Golovkin or a Charlo who’ll likely price himself out of a fight with Andrade. I think Canelo is the only one with enough chutzpah to fight Andrade because Canelo has never shied away from fighting tall and rangy southpaws (i.e., Trout, Lara, Saunders). It makes sense for the Canelo/Saunders winner to give Andrade the next crack being they’re under the DAZN umbrella. Also wouldn’t mind seeing Andrade go up to 168 to fight someone like David Benavides with the winner to get a shot at the Canelo/Saunders victor.
Entertaining fight. Didn’t know if it was going to be a shutout at first, or a early rounds TKO by Andrade, or if he would tire and Williams would catch up. I would like to see different matchups but PBC rarely has their fighters fight ranked opponents, or they hold out for a year in between fights, and I have no idea why Murata isn’t getting a fight scheduled. He is co-promoted by Arum/Japanese promoter. Maybe Arum wants to make sure it is a large crowd. I would love to see Murata vs Andrade, or at the bare minumum murata should be fighting Eubanks Jr. GGG probably wants a great % at this point but he will fight anyone.
GGG has a guaranteed contract, it doesn’t matter who he fights.
Andrade did not look good against a guy that he should have blown out,,.Andrade tired and Andrade was getting bullied….Based on this fight…though styles make fights..,the other champions could give him problems…Just seemed quite beatable…unlike in prior performances.,…
Hogwash!
You obvs don’t know how strong Liam Williams is. He’s a pressure fighter and punches hard too. Most importantly, he can take a shellacking as he did. Williams was coming at him all night but Andrade showed his class by winning and digging deep. Some people you cant knock out so you have to settle for the win.
I think Erislandi Lara will answer this call, because Jermall Charlo or Golovkin are not interested in Andrade. Charlo vs Golovkin is a much better fight though, let’s forget Andrade, boxing needs excitement with urgency.
Andrade hasn’t fought elite fighters and he looked average and hurt against Williams. I know Andrade wants that big pay day but IMO he doesn’t deserve it. Charlo, Canelo, GGG, and BJS would expose him. Sorry, but I don’t think Andrade is much of a threat.
If he’s so bad as the comments made negative about him one if these guys should fight him. Heard has already shown he’ll put big money up to secure the fights. Charlo probably won’t happen because he fights with Showtime so let’s just do GGG.then access where Andrade is.
Idk guys, i cld be wrong BUT i seriously doubt GGG will fight him. GGG is only looking for smaller/easier opponents maybe moving up to middleweight OR high profile fights (big money) right now with his age and Andrade is not able to pull his weight on sales. Andrade is too dangerous for him with so little reward. The only motivation is the belt but damn, every fighter has one if those these days.
LET’S FACE IT THESE OTHER CHAMPIONS ARE AFRAID OF BOO BOO… THEY’D FIGHT HIM IF IT WAS AN EASY FIGHT….
If he is such an easy fight then fight him. Problem is he isn’t easy and the other boxers know it.
He’s a champion and like I said previously he’s so easy then go and take his title.
No one is more of an opportunist like Canelo. Waited for benevidez to lose belt cause of weight and challenge the belt.
Most Mexican greats like Chavez Dr. Don’t respect him. He is more Irish than Mexican.
Andy….if you thought Williams is a strong fighter…which he is…then would you place Williams on par with GGG, Charlo and the other beasts in the division… absolutely not…the aforementioned are stronger, quicker not as predictable…just better fighters…Truth to be told Andrade was exposed…and the other champions watched as a C+ fighter pushed Andrade to the brink…as all great fighters have those silk pajamas fight… Hopefully….Andrade will learn and progress….