By: Hans Themistode
There are a handful of fighters that Demetrius Andrade would love to get his hands on.
The current WBO middleweight has climbed to the top of every conceivable terrace and shouted the names of Jermall Charlo and Canelo Alvarez. While confrontations with both men failed to materialize, Andrade is now turning his attention to another fighter he is desperate to attract into the ring.
Andrade told Tru School Sports: “GGG we’re looking for you. “Come to a big TV show, let’s go.”
Golovkin, 39, has largely turned a blind eye to Andrade and his brazen invitations. For now, the IBF middleweight belt holder is getting attention elsewhere. First, the future Hall of Famer is eager to get rid of the reigning WBA champion, Ryota Murata. Originally, the two were scheduled to face off on December 29, 2021, in Murata’s hometown, Japan.
However, as the COVID-19 variant kept evolving, forcing Japan to implement new travel restrictions that prevented foreigners from entering, their contest was put on ice. Although the couple have not officially agreed to a new date, Hearn recently revealed that he hopes they will end up in the spring.
Even if Golovkin had successfully robbed Murata of the world champion title, Andrade could still be left in the cold. Just weeks ago, Hearn extended a two-fight offer to Alvarez, who will face the super-middleweight champion against WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, followed by a third bout with Golovkin.
Meanwhile, Andrade has his own business. Despite proudly defending his WBO crown five times, Andrade is on the verge of dropping the aforementioned title, as he pursues his third piece of jewelry across multiple weight classes.
The Rhode Island native has now turned his sights on the undefeated British super-middleweight contender, Zach Parker. The two are currently locked in intense negotiations. If they strike a deal, their upcoming bout will be for the vacant WBO super-middleweight crown, putting the winner in a must-have position to face the undisputed champion, Canelo Alvarez .
