Demetrius Andrade: “I don’t mind doing whatever it takes to make sure I become a star of the hungry”

By: Hans Themistode

Demetrius Andrade’s time as a 160-pound athlete didn’t turn out exactly the way he originally envisioned.

After claiming the vacant WBO crown against Walter Kautndokwa in 2018, Andrade believes the path to his big time fights and even bigger pockets is a clear one. However, with the Rhode Island native spending most of his more than three-year title reign battling relative unknowns, Andrade realized it was time to move on.

With another failed attempt to lure WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo into the ring, Andrade was deeply suspicious when he was tasked with protecting his golden trinket from a dangerous opponent. dangerous but unannounced, Janibek Alimkhanualy. Instead of complying with the regulator’s regulations, Andrade decided to give it a try with £168.

For his super-middleweight debut party, the former world doubles star will face the undefeated Brit, Zach Parker, for the WBO interim title on May 21. Though Andrade is usually fight on neutral ground, but he will face Parker in his backyard at Pride Park Stadium in the United Kingdom.

Despite the circumstances, Andrade had no problem swapping fists with Parker a few miles away from home. In fact, if Andrade is what he says he is, winning in foreign territory is no big deal.

Andrade said at a recent press conference: “Who am I to say I’m the best if I can’t go to someone else’s backyard and give them an asshole. “He’s never seen anything like this before.”

In the 27-year-old Parker, his eyes are still fixed on the temporary WBO crown that will be on the string next night’s fight. In Andrade’s case, however, while he is anxious to re-wrap his waist in gold, doing so is not his only motivation.

At 34, Andrade looks back on his still-burgeoning career with both pride and displeasure. Having won world titles in multiple weight classes, Andrade seems to have checked all the boxes he wants to hit in the sport of boxing.

However, once Andrade officially retires, he hopes that with his past achievements and what has been achieved in front of him, his legacy will leave an indelible mark on the sport that will take him. become immortal.

“I have traveled all over the world many times and this is nothing new to me. I’m ready to show off and ready to make my mark. I don’t mind doing whatever it takes to ensure that I become a Hall of Famer and have a legacy of my own. ”