Demetrius Andrade is an American professional boxer who was drawn towards the sport in his childhood. He would pay regular visits to his father’s gym and watch him train his elder brother religiously on a daily basis. Noticing his interest in boxing, his father Paul started training him in the gym at 6.
Demetrius Andrade’s passion for the sport translated into reality when he appeared as a competitor in the amateur scene. He enjoyed a successful run as an amateur by dominating, picking up convincing victories, and winning gold medals and championships in the process. His dominance in the amateur circuit propelled him to become a strong boxer with an unflinching hunger to chase his dream.
Before entering professional boxing, Demetrius Andrade was also a competitor in 2008 as a part of the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team. He marched to the quarterfinals of the competition before losing. He was defeated by Korean boxer, Kim Jung-Joo, 11-9. Andrade progressed forward in his career and became a professional. His professional boxing career also witnessed unparalleled dominance, where he kept winning fights on a trot.
Demetrius Andrade Professional Boxing Debut
Demetrius Andrade made his professional boxing debut on October 23, 2008. He locked horns with Patrick Cape in the inaugural professional showdown of his career inside the squared circle. He won the fight by dispatching Cape in the second round via a second-round TKO. Ever since his debut in professional boxing, the Southpaw has competed in multiple weight classes and has held multiple championships in light middleweight and middleweight weight classes.
Andrade has compiled a perfect record of 32 wins and 0. He has scored 19 victories via knockouts and 13 by decision. He has competed in light middleweight, super middleweight, and middleweight weight classes as a professional boxer.
When did Demetrius Andrade start boxing?
Demetrius Andrade started boxing in 1994 at the pretty young age of 6. He was drawn towards boxing as a child when he was just 4 years old. His father, Paul, started training him when Andrade was 6 years old. Demetrius Andrade currently holds the WBO middleweight title and is scheduled to return to action on November 25, 2023, in Las Vegas, USA. In his over a decade-long professional career, he has been able to turn the tide in his favor in the bouts he has been a part of.
FAQs
A. Demetrius Andrade turned professional on October 23, 2008.
A. Patrick Cape was the first professional boxer who faced Demetrius Andrade in his first match.
A. He is 35-years-old.
A. He started boxing at the age of 6.
A. No, he has not lost any fight in his professional career.
