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{{Short description|American boxer (born 1988)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Demetrius Andrade
| realname = Demetrius Cesar Andrade
| nickname = Boo Boo
| weight = {{plainlist|
*[[Light middleweight]]
*[[Middleweight]]
*[[Super middleweight]]
}}
| height = 6 ft 1 in<ref name=taleofthetape>''[[DAZN|DAZN Boxing]]'' tale of the tape prior to the [[Jason Quigley (boxer)|Jason Quigley]] fight.</ref>
| reach = 73+1/2 in<ref name=taleofthetape/>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|2|26}}
| birth_place = [[Providence, Rhode Island]], U.S.
| style = [[Southpaw stance|Southpaw]]
| total = 33
| wins = 32
| KO = 19
| losses = 1
| draws = 
| no contests = 
| medaltemplates = 
{{MedalSport | Men's [[amateur boxing]]}}
{{MedalCountry | {{USA}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Pan American Games]]}}
{{MedalSilver | [[2007 Pan American Games|Rio 2007]] | [[Boxing at the 2007 Pan American Games|Welterweight]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[World Amateur Boxing Championships|World Championships]]}}
{{MedalGold | [[2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships|Chicago 2007]] | Welterweight}}
}}

'''Demetrius Cesar Andrade''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|æ|n|d|r|eɪ|d}} {{respell|AND|rayd}}; born February 26, 1988) is an American [[professional boxer]]. He has held multiple world championships in two [[weight class (boxing)|weight classes]], at [[light middleweight]] and [[middleweight]]. As an [[amateur boxing|amateur]], he won the [[United States national amateur boxing championships|U.S. national championships]] and [[Golden Gloves]] twice each, a gold medal at the [[2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships|2007 World Championships]], and represented the U.S. at the [[2008 Olympics]]; all in the [[welterweight]] division.

==Amateur career==
Demetrius Andrade obtained arguably the most successful amateur boxing reputation amongst all Rhode Island fighters in history. A Providence native of [[Cape Verdean American|Cape Verdean]] descent, [[Southpaw stance|southpaw]] Andrade began boxing in 1994 at the age of 6. His nickname "Boo Boo" quickly became well known amongst the locals and he later became a recognized name across the United States.

Andrade won the [[United States national amateur boxing welterweight champions|United States Amateur Boxing Championship]] in 2005, and repeated it in 2006 when he also won the [[National Golden Gloves Welterweight Champions|National Golden Gloves]]. He again won the National Golden Gloves in 2007, but did not compete in the U.S. Amateurs that year due to injury. {{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}

Andrade initially struggled at the international level, losing to [[Eastern Europe]] opponents at the World Cup in 2005 and 2006. However, he won the silver medal at the 2007 [[Pan American Games]] in [[Rio de Janeiro]], losing in the gold medal match to [[Brazil]]ian hometown favorite [[Pedro Lima (boxer)|Pedro Lima]] by a narrow 7-6 margin.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pedro Lima vence a final (in Portuguese) |url=http://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/geral,pedro-lima-vence-a-final-e-garante-ouro-no-boxe,25986|date=July 27, 2007}}</ref>

He won gold at the [[2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships]], where he beat [[Kakhaber Zhvania]], Dmitrijs Sostaks, 2005 silver medalist [[Magomed Nurutdinov]], future champion [[Jack Culcay-Keth]], and [[Adem Kılıççı]] in the semifinal round. He beat [[Non Boonjumnong]] of [[Thailand]] in the finals, a match in which Andrade inflicted a [[standing eight count]] upon Boonjumnong and was leading by a score of 11-3 in the second round when Boonjumnong retired with an injury to his right arm.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ababoxing.com/infusions/extended_member_database/extended_member.php?detale_id=9 |title=ABA Boxing |access-date=August 7, 2008 |archive-date=June 20, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080620084249/http://www.ababoxing.com/infusions/extended_member_database/extended_member.php?detale_id=9 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Andrade attempted one last amateur endeavor before deciding to become professional. At the Olympic trials he defeated hard-punching [[Keith Thurman]] 27:13<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Tournaments/Nat_Sel_USA2007_2.html|title = US Olympic Trials 2007}}</ref>  In 2008, Demetrius Andrade was honored with the satisfaction of representing the USA in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and he became known as one of the favorites to win a gold medal. He overcame [[Kakhaber Zhvania]] and the highly regarded Russian [[Andrey Balanov]] 14:3 to advance to the quarterfinals but he was shocked by Korean veteran [[Kim Jung-Joo]] 9:11 ([[Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Welterweight#Bottom Half|Olympic results]]) in a controversial loss. Though unable to win an Olympic Gold Medal that year, Andrade decided to end his exceptional amateur campaign and become a professional.

==Professional career==

=== Light middleweight ===

==== Early career ====
Demetrius Andrade became a professional boxer and had his first pro fight in October 2008.

He defeated Patrick Cape at [[Northern Quest Resort & Casino|Northern Quest Casino]], [[Airway Heights]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]] in a second-round knockout. He went on to win a TKO over Eric Marriott before making his Friday Night Fights debut against Tom Joseph on March 6 with a 1st-round TKO victory. Only 2 weeks later, Demetrius beat Arnulfo Javier Romero in a second-round KO. On June 19, 2009 he won in a unanimous decision against Tony Hirsch and followed up with another KO against Chad Greenleaf in the second round.<ref name="Boxrec">{{cite web |author=Boxrec |title=Demetrius Andrade |work=Boxrec Fighter Page |url=http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=468433&cat=boxer |access-date=November 20, 2008}}</ref>

Andrade went on to defeat John Williams by TKO in the 6th round, and Chris Chatman by unanimous decision. Andrade's record jumped to an impressive 9–0 record after demolishing Italian boxer Bernardo Guereca, with a 1st-round KO. Demetrius defeated his next ten opponents, including five fights ending by KO and the others ending by unanimous decision.

====Andrade vs. Martirosyan====
An opportunity arose in the Summer of 2013 when the vacant [[List of WBO world champions#Junior middleweight|WBO light middleweight]] title would be decided by one match between Andrade and Armenian contender [[Vanes Martirosyan]] (33–0–1, 21 KOs). Andrade was scheduled to fight titlist [[Zaurbek Baysangurov]] on July 6 in [[Kyiv]], Ukraine. Baysangurov was stripped after suffering a back injury and being sidelined for an extended period of time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/9510491/vanes-martirosyan-fight-demetrius-andrade-sept-7-vacant-title|title=Martirosyan-Andrade set for Sept. 7 in L.A.|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref> The fight took place on November 9, 2013, at the [[American Bank Center]] in Texas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2013/10/demetrius-andrade-preparing-for-november-9th-fight-against-vanes-martirosyan/|title=Demetrius Andrade preparing for November 9th fight against Vanes Martirosyan » Boxing News|date=2013-10-07|work=Boxing News 24|access-date=2017-09-26|language=en-US}}</ref> The fight was originally scheduled to take place on September 7 at the [[Staples Center]] in [[Los Angeles]]. Andrade defeated Martirosyan via split decision with scores of 114–113, 117–110 and 112–115 to win the vacant WBO title. Andrade was knocked down in the first round from a left hook by Martirosyan after dominating the entire round. Andrade used his jab and quickness to control the majority of the fight.<ref>{{cite news |title=Martirosyan vs Andrade results: Demetrius Andrade wins vacant WBO title by decision |url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/11/9/5086148/martirosyan-vs-andrade-results-demetrius-andrade-wins-vacant-wbo |date=November 9, 2013 |publisher=Bad Left Hook |author=Scott Christ}}</ref>

====Andrade vs. Rose====
On March 20, 2014 it was confirmed that British boxer and [[mandatory challenger]] [[Brian Rose (boxer)|Brian Rose]] (25–1–1, 7 KO) would be the first defence of Andrade's world title reign. The fight would take place on June 14 at the [[Barclays Center]] in Brooklyn.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/26672625|title=Brian Rose v Demetrius Andrade: World title fight set for 14 June|date=2014-03-20|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-09-26|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fightnetwork.com/news/6395935:demetrius-andrade-prepared-for-first-defense-vs-brian-rose/|title=Demetrius Andrade Prepared for First Defense vs. Brian Rose {{!}} Fight Network|access-date=2017-09-26|language=en-US|archive-date=September 26, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926191410/http://fightnetwork.com/news/6395935:demetrius-andrade-prepared-for-first-defense-vs-brian-rose/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Andrade dominated Rose, a British native via 7th-round TKO. Andrade was ahead on all scorecards (60–51 & 60–52 twice) at the time of stoppage. Rose was dropped hard by straight left hand from Andrade in the first round. In round 3, Andrade connected with a counter right hook, which put Rose on the canvas a second time. Referee Michael Griffin stepped in to put an end to the one-sided beatdown in round 7. Compubox showed Andrade landed 149 of 452 total punches (33%), while Rose connected on a minor 30 of 179 total punches (17%).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2014/6/14/5811190/andrade-vs-rose-results-demetrius-andrade-dominates-to-retain-wbo+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Andrade stops Rose in 7 to retain WBO belt|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref> The fight advanced Andrade to an outstanding 21–0 with 14 knockouts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/27836941|title=Brian Rose loses to Demetrius Andrade in WBO title bid|date=2014-06-15|newspaper=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-11-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9349420/brian-rose-beaten-by-wbo-light-middleweight-champion-demetrius-andrade-in-new-york|title=Brian Rose beaten by WBO light-middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade in New York|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-09-26|language=en}}</ref> Andrade put in a dominant performance to claim his place as a top champion in order to lure a future fight with the division best including [[Canelo Álvarez]] and [[Floyd Mayweather Jr.|Floyd Mayweather]]. For the fight, Andrade earned $200,000 compared to Rose, who earned a $100,000 purse.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/11084649/demetrius-andrade-stops-brian-rose-round-7|title=Andrade stops Rose by 7th-round knockout|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref> The fight averaged 882,000 viewers on HBO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/algieri-provodnikov-highest-rated-hbo-b-d-2014--79003|title=Algieri-Provodnikov Highest Rated HBO B.A.D of 2014|website=BoxingScene.com|date=June 17, 2014 |language=en-us|access-date=2019-05-23}}</ref>

==== Andrade vs. Charlo negotiations ====
Andrade was scheduled to fight [[Jermell Charlo]] (24–0, 11 KOs) at [[Mandalay Bay|Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino]] on December 13, 2014, defending his WBO title. On November 16 was cancelled due to purse issues.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-charlo-falls-out-from-december-13-card--84326|title=Andrade-Charlo Falls Out From December 13 Card|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-01|language=en-us}}</ref> Andrade was reportedly offered $250,000, but later increased to what would be a career high $300,000 purse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2014/11/18/7240251/demetrius-andrade-pulls-out-of-charlo-fight-over-money|title=Demetrius Andrade "pulls out" of Charlo fight over purse offer|date=November 18, 2014|access-date=December 17, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/11893964/demetrius-andrade-drops-scheduled-defense-jermell-charlo|title=Andrade unhappy with his purse|date=November 18, 2014|website=ESPN|access-date=December 17, 2016}}</ref> In January 2015, Banner Promotions stated the fight was back on and likely to take place in the Spring of 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-jermell-charlo-back-on-track--86045|title=Demetrius Andrade-Jermell Charlo is Back on Track|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-01|language=en-us}}</ref> The following month, Star Boxing and Banner Promotions announced a deal was being worked out, however, Andrade would ultimately pull out.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-charlo-showdown-targeted-spring--87065|title=Andrade-Charlo Showdown Targeted For The Spring|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-01-01|language=en-us}}</ref> In August 2015, Andrade sued entertainment agency [[Roc Nation]] alleging they had persuaded him to reject a $550K offer to face Charlo along with a three-fight deal with [[Showtime Networks|Showtime]] in exchange for a separate deal that did not materialize.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/13389347/demetrius-andrade-sues-roc-nation-sports|title = Andrade suit claims Roc Nation didn't pay $550K|date = August 6, 2015}}</ref>

==== Inactivity and comeback ====
After 13 months with no title defenses and none scheduled, Andrade was stripped of the title by the [[World Boxing Organization]] Committee.<ref>{{cite news |title=Demetrius Andrade Stripped of His Title By The WBO|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-stripped-his-title-by-wbo--94123|date=July 31, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/demetrius-andrade-files-appeal-with-wbo/|title=Demetrius Andrade files appeal with WBO - Boxing News|date=2015-08-14|work=Boxing News|access-date=2017-09-26|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/13389347/demetrius-andrade-sues-roc-nation-sports|title=Andrade suit claims Roc Nation didn't pay $550K|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref> On September 11, 2014, it was announced that the WBO had granted a request by Andrade's promoter to have him to challenge for the vacant WBO middleweight title against [[Matt Korobov]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/11505761/demetrius-andrade-matt-korobov-fight-vacant-wbo-middleweight-title|title=Andrade, Korobov to fight for title|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2021-07-05}}</ref> Andrade's father and trainer, Paul Andrade, stated "I would like to thank the WBO for having faith in us and giving us the opportunity,".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2014/9/10/6133973/wbo-orders-demetrius-andrade-vs-matt-korobov-for-middleweight-title|title=WBO orders Demetrius Andrade vs Matt Korobov for middleweight title|work=badlefthook.com|access-date=2021-07-05}}</ref> However, less than a month later, it was announced that Andrade had elected to pull out of the fight and continue campaigning at the junior middleweight division.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2014/10/1/6881125/andrade-staying-at-154-korobov-saunders-possible-for-fury-chisora-card|title=Andrade staying at 154; Korobov-Saunders possible for Fury-Chisora card|work=badlefthook.com|access-date=2021-07-05}}</ref>

On September 16, 2015 Banner Promotions and Star Boxing announced that Andrade would return to the ring after 16 months of inactivity against 28 year old Argentine boxer Dario Fabian Pucheta (20-2, 11 KOs) for the vacant [[World Boxing Association|WBA International]] [[light middleweight]] title at the [[Mohegan Sun|Mohegan Sun Casino]] in [[Uncasville, Connecticut]] on October 17. In a statement, Andrade said, "It's about time that I get back in the ring. I am happy to be fighting [near] home in front of my fans." Andrade headlined the card.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/13667820/demetrius-andrade-return-ring-vs-dario-fabian-pucheta-tumultuous-16-months|title=Andrade returning to ring Oct. 17 vs. Pucheta|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref> Andrade won the vacant regional title by knocking out Pucheta in the second round. Andrade started strong dropping Pucheta in round 1 following a straight left. Pucheta was dropped again in the opening round when Andrade landed a right uppercut. Another right hand in round 2 ended the bout.<ref>{{cite news |title=Providence's Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade Claims Title|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJCX59Z-FoA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/xJCX59Z-FoA |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|date=October 18, 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10033446/demetrius-andrade-makes-winning-return-in-connecticut|title=Demetrius Andrade makes winning return against Dario Fabian Pucheta|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-09-26|language=en}}</ref>

==== Andrade vs. Nelson ====
[[ESPN]] reported that Andrade would take part in a [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]-televised tripleheader in a [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] light middleweight final eliminator against 28 year old contender [[Willie Nelson (boxer)|Willie Nelson]] (25–2–1, 15 KOs) on June 11, 2016 at the [[Turning Stone Resort Casino|Turning Stone Resort & Casino]] in [[Verona, New York]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/15193231/junior-middleweight-demetrius-andrade-face-willie-nelson-world-title-elimination-bout|title=Andrade, Nelson set for title elimination bout|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/16072173/demetrius-andrade-takes-giant-step-comeback-road-willie-nelson|title=Time away has Andrade hungry for return|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref> Andrade defeated Nelson via a 12th round stoppage. The win put Andrade in line for a WBC title shot against then-newly crowned champion [[Jermell Charlo]]. Andrade knocked Nelson down four times throughout the fight before it finally came to an end. The final knockdown occurred in round 12 following a right hand. Referee Dick Pakozdi then stopped the fight at 1:38 of the round. The other knockdowns appeared in round 1, 11 and 12, before the final knockdown. With Nelson looking hesitant to throw punches, it allowed Andrade to work over and continiusly land at will. Following the fight, Andrade said, "I'm coming to get those belts.People can't run no more. The best have to fight the best. I'm coming for them. I came back, I'm stronger. Me and my team worked hard. We figured out what we need to do to take it to the next level. I'm ready for the Charlo brothers. I want them."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.badlefthook.com/2016/6/11/11911060/showtime-boxing-results-demetrius-andrade-stops-willie-nelson-in-the&usg=AFQjCNFurRoVsMoxqi-8Ouaozusi6d4UAQ|title=Andrade wipes out Nelson, stopping him in 12|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10311288/demetrius-andrade-puts-willie-nelson-down-four-times-to-win-wbc-eliminator|title=Demetrius Andrade puts Willie Nelson down four times to win WBC eliminator|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-09-26|language=en}}</ref>

Andrade, although he was mandatory for Jermell Charlo's WBC title, made it known that he was also targeting a fight with long-time WBA 'super' champion [[Erislandy Lara|Erislany Lara]] (23–2–2, 13 KOs), who was also regarded one of the best at 154 pounds. Andrade's promoter Artie Pellulo told [[ESPN]], "I'm going to ask Stephen (Espinoza) if he is interested in doing a fight between Demetrius and Lara."<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10315568/demetrius-andrade-chasing-erislandy-lara-wba-title-shot-says-promoter|title=Demetrius Andrade chasing Erislandy Lara WBA title shot, says promoter|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-09-26|language=en}}</ref> However, Andrade later stated he'd only face Lara as a "last resort", preferring to face [[Jack Culcay-Keth|Jack Culcay]] for a lesser title with the goal of securing a fight with Jermell Charlo in the future; “He [Lara] won't engage or try and make the fight entertaining, especially if it's coming into my favor,” Andrade explained. “He's just going to survive, try to run, try to do the little pitty-pat counter punches."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-lara-last-resort-id-fight-jack-culcay--106350|title=Demetrius Andrade: Lara a Last Resort, I'd Fight Jack Culcay|work=Boxing Scene|access-date=2021-01-24|language=en}}</ref>

====Andrade vs. Culcay====
Andrade agreed terms to fight [[Jack Culcay-Keth|Jack Culcay]] (22–1, 11 KOs) for the [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] 'Regular' light middleweight title at the MBS Arena in [[Potsdam]], [[Brandenburg]] on November 5, 2016. [[Sauerland Event’s|Sauerland Event]] won the purse bid for the fight at $425,144, 25% of which will go to Andrade. [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] confirmed they would not be broadcasting the fight, despite interest in Andrade, due to them not wanting to go head to head with [[Manny Pacquiao|Manny Pacquiao's]] return on that same date. Andrade defeated Culcay in the amateurs on the way to winning gold at the [[2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2007 World Championships]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ringtv.com/467398-andrade-vs-culcay-will-take-place-nov-5-germany/?|title=Andrade vs. Culcay will take place Nov. 5 in Germany - The Ring|date=2016-10-06|newspaper=The Ring|access-date=2016-10-18|language=en-US}}</ref> The fight was cancelled after it was revealed Andrade's camp had failed to meet several deadlines the WBA had set for the official contracts to be signed. The contract was eventually signed, however as they have failed to meet the deadlines given by the WBA and Team Sauerland, the fight remained cancelled.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/demetrius-andrade-vs-jack-culcay-off/63895|title=Demetrius Andrade vs. Jack Culcay fight won't take place - Boxing News|date=2016-10-30|access-date=2016-10-30|archive-date=October 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031085145/https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/demetrius-andrade-vs-jack-culcay-off/63895|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On January 14, 2017 reports suggested that a contract had been signed between Andrade and Culcay to fight for the WBA 'Regular' title on March 11.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/culcay-vs-andrade-on-march-11-abraham-krasniqi-on-april-22--112647|title=Culcay vs. Andrade on March 11, Abraham-Krasniqi on April 22|date=January 14, 2017|website=Boxing Scene|access-date=January 17, 2017}}</ref> The fight was officially confirmed weeks later to take place at the [[Friedrich-Ebert-Halle|Freidrich-Ebert-Halle]] in [[Ludwigshafen]], Germany.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/jack-culcay-vs-demetrius-andrade-set-march-11--113020|title=Jack Culcay vs. Demetrius Andrade Set For March 11 - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=January 26, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-01-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18570498/jack-culcay-defend-junior-middleweight-title-demetrius-andrade|title=Culcay to defend title against old rival Andrade|newspaper=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-01-29}}</ref> Andrade became a two time world champion after winning the WBA 'Regular' title via split decision. Two judges scored the bout 116–112 for Andrade whilst the third had it 115–114 for Culcay. The fight was regarded as close, with as many as five rounds being tossed between the two. [[Sky Sports]] pundits had Andrade a clear close winner as he outworked Culcay. In the post fight interview, Andrade credited his performance, "I thought I did everything that I needed to do. I came to Germany and took the title. Culcay came like a champion, but I was the better man. I outlanded him and I came out with the victory." He also stated that he was happy to be back in the world title mix and defend against the best 154 pound fighters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-line-them-up-ill-knock-all-champions-down--114504|title=Andrade: Line Them Up, I'll Knock All The Champions Down! - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=March 11, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-03-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/18886063/demetrius-andrade-beats-jack-culcay-split-decision-win-wba-super-welterweight-title|title=Andrade tops Culcay for WBA super welter title|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-03-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10799291/culcay-vs-andrade-demetrius-andrade-snares-wba-regular-super-welterweight-title|title=Demetrius Andrade snares WBA Regular super-welterweight title|date=March 11, 2017|website=Sky Sports|access-date=March 12, 2017}}</ref>

=== Middleweight ===

==== Andrade vs. Fox ====
On September 14, 2017 it was announced that Andrade would appear on a [[HBO]] card, as part of his new multi-fight deal on October 21 as a co-feature to [[Jezreel Corrales]] vs. [[Alberto Machado]] at the [[Turning Stone Resort Casino|Turning Stone]] in [[Verona, New York]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2017/9/14/16306540/demetrius-andrade-to-fight-on-hbo-oct-21+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|title=Demetrius Andrade to fight on HBO, Oct. 21|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2017-09-27}}</ref> His opponent was revealed to be [[Alantez Fox]] (23–0–1, 11 KOs), who would be taking a significant step up in competition. It was also revealed the fight would be a non-title fight at middleweight. Fox, a natural middleweight, has been fighting at the weight since 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-alantez-fox-hbo-co-feature-1021--120860|title=Demetrius Andrade to Fight Alantez Fox in HBO Co-Feature 10/21 - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=September 26, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-09-27}}</ref> On fight night, Andrade put in a solid performance, winning the fight after 12 rounds via unanimous decision. The three judges' scored the fight 118–110, 118–109, and 116–111 in his favour. Andrade hurt Fox in the opening round and looked as though he would be able finish the fight inside the distance. Instead, Fox went to defense mode and made Andrade work for the decision. In round 7, Andrade slipped during an exchange with Fox. When Andrade got back to his feet, he was shocked to see the referee counting, ruling the slip as an official knockdown. Replays showed that Fox did not land a punch in the exchange. Andrade continued to use his jab and left hand to control the fight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-alantez-fox-results--121670|title=Demetrius Andrade Makes 160 Debut, Dominates Alantez Fox - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=October 22, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/520143-demetrius-andrade-dominates-alantez-fox-lopsided-unanimous-decision/|title=Demetrius Andrade dominates Alantez Fox to lopsided unanimous decision - The Ring|date=2017-10-21|work=The Ring|access-date=2017-10-23|language=en-US}}</ref> ComputBox stats showed that through the 12 rounds, Fox 52 of 301 punches thrown (17%). Andrade, who was the clear winner after 12 rounds, landed 158 of his 572 thrown (27%), which included 49% of his power punches landed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/compubox-andrade-fox-punch-stats--121705|title=CompuBox: Fox Landed '52' Punches in 12 Rounds With Andrade - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=October 22, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-23}}</ref>

Andrade felt he did well in his debut at middleweight and believed there was always room for improvement. He said, "I did everything I needed to do. It was a great experience to go 12 rounds at this weight. Fox is a tough kid, and after I hurt him early in the first round, he recovered well. He wasn't sloppy and he knew how to survive, so that is why I did not finish him."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-i-very-well-160-debut-ill-fight-anybody--121687|title=Andrade: I Did Very Well in 160 Debut, I'll Fight Anybody! - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=October 22, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-23}}</ref> It was revealed that Andrade vacated his WBA 'Regular' light middleweight title before the fight, in order to get ranked immediately at middleweight, which would eventually earn him a title opportunity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-vacates-wba-belt-focused-on-murata-ggg--121693|title=Demetrius Andrade Vacates WBA Belt - Focused on Murata, GGG - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=October 22, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-23}}</ref> The fight drew an average of 613,000 viewers and peaked at 685,000 viewers on HBO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/hbo-tripleheader-saturday-night-peaked-685000-viewers--121755|title=HBO's Tripleheader Saturday Night Peaked at 685,000 Viewers - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=October 24, 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-10-25}}</ref>

==== Promotional changes ====
On June 20, 2018 it was reported by [[ESPN]]'s Dan Rafael that [[HBO]] would air Andrade against [[Boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Olympic]] bronze medalist [[Yamaguchi Falcão]] (15-0, 7 KOs) on the undercard of [[Jaime Munguía]]'s WBO light middleweight title defence against [[Liam Smith (boxer)|Liam Smith]] on July 21 at the [[Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas)|Hard Rock Hotel & Casino]] in Las Vegas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2018/6/20/17486174/hbo-planning-july-21st-jaime-munguia-vs-liam-smith-led-tripleheader|title=HBO planning 7/21 Munguia vs. Smith-led tripleheader|work=Bad Left Hook|access-date=2018-06-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-falcao-fight-part-hbo-tripleheader-july-21--129466|title=Andrade-Falcao Fight to Be Part of HBO Tripleheader July 21|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-06-29|language=en-us}}</ref> The fight was confirmed on June 26, however a day later, Andrade announced that he had split with Star Boxing & Banner Promotions, who had both co-promoted Andrade for 10 years. It was a mutual decision from all parties. Andrade said, “It's been a long journey. I've learned a lot and I really appreciate everything that Artie (Pelullo of Banner Promotions) and Joe (DeGuardia of Star Boxing) did for me and my career. Sometimes it seemed like it was us against the whole world trying to get the top fighters to get in the ring with me but at the end of the day Artie and Joe guided me to two World Championships and I really want to thank them for all their efforts! I'm hoping to be back in the ring again very soon and get an opportunity to show the world that I'm going to be a World Champion once again!" Andrade declared himself a promotional free agent. According to The Ring, Andrade bought out the remainder of his contract. The fight with Falcao was cancelled.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-parts-ways-with-star-boxing-banner--129518|title=Demetrius Andrade Parts Ways With Star Boxing, Banner|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-06-29|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/538366-demetrius-andrade-a-promotional-free-agent-now/|title=Demetrius Andrade secures release from promotional contract with Pellulo, DeGuardia - The Ring|date=2018-06-28|work=The Ring|access-date=2018-06-29|language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Andrade vs. Kautondokwa ====
On July 12, the WBO ordered [[Billy Joe Saunders]] (26-0, 12 KOs) to make a mandatory defence against Andrade, with both sides having 10 days to reach a deal.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/billy-joe-saunders-vs-demetrius-andrade-ordered-by-wbo--129898|title=Billy Joe Saunders vs. Demetrius Andrade Ordered By WBO|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-13|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2018071224633/news/look-wbo-send-notice-ordering-billy-joe-saunders-v-demetrius-andrade-mandatory-within-ten-days|title=LOOK: WBO send notice ORDERING Billy Joe Saunders v Demetrius Andrade bout within TEN DAYS|last=Andrade|first=Saunders v|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=2018-07-13|language=en-gb}}</ref> On July 13, it was reported that Andrade would be unveiled as one of [[Eddie Hearn]]'s [[Matchroom Boxing|Matchroom Boxing USA]]'s signing with a deal that would see him fighting on [[DAZN]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/539465-demetrius-andrade-set-to-join-matchroom-boxing-compete-on-dazn/|title=Demetrius Andrade set to join Matchroom Boxing, compete on DAZN - The Ring|date=2018-07-13|work=The Ring|access-date=2018-07-19|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-sign-with-matchroom-fight-on-dazn--129927|title=Demetrius Andrade To Sign With Matchroom, Fight on DAZN|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-19|language=en-us}}</ref> On July 17, at the official launch, Andrade was introduced as one of Matchroom Boxing USA's signings. At this point, it was revealed Andrade would likely make his ring return in October 2018 however there was no confirmation whether Hearn would participate in the purse bid for Saunders vs. Andrade.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dazn-fighter-signings-event-dates-service-price-revealed--130041|title=DAZN Fighter Signings, Event Dates, Service Price Revealed|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-19|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-not-expected-face-billy-joe-saunders-next--130056|title=Demetrius Andrade Not Expected To Face Billy Joe Saunders Next|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-19|language=en-us}}</ref> On 25 July, the purse bid, which was scheduled for the evening, was cancelled after it was revealed that Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren had reached a deal for the fight to take place in USA under the Matchroom USA banner on [[DAZN]]. It was said that representatives of [[Top Rank]] were scheduled to be present at the purse bid to try and secure the fight for [[ESPN+]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/24194220/billy-joe-saunders-demetrius-andrade-meet-fall-deal-reached|title=Saunders-Andrade deal made before purse bid|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/billy-joe-saunders-vs-demetrius-andrade-deal-reached--130291|title=Billy Joe Saunders vs. Demetrius Andrade - Deal Reached|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-us}}</ref> With Matchroom USA having promotional rights on the fight, Warren confirmed the fight would take place on [[Sky Sports]] in the United Kingdom and not [[BT Sport]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2018072624901/news/frank-warren-confirms-billy-joe-saunders-v-demetrius-andrade-will-be-on-sky-sports-in-the-uk|title=Frank Warren confirms Billy Joe Saunders v Demetrius Andrade WILL FEATURE ON Sky Sports|last=Andrade|first=Saunders v|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-gb}}</ref> On 9 August, according to Hearn, the fight would take place at the [[TD Garden]] in [[Boston|Boston, Massachusetts]] on 20 October.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/saunders-andrade-headed-bostons-td-garden-on-october-20--130735|title=Saunders-Andrade Headed to Boston's TD Garden On October 20|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-08-09|language=en-us}}</ref>

On 27 September, [[ESPN]]'s [[Dan Rafael]] first reported that Saunders had tested positive for banned substance [[oxilofrine]], known as a [[stimulant]]. The test was carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) on 30 August. Hearn stated he would wait to see if the Massachusetts commission will allow Saunders to fight, however confirmed Andrade would still appear in the main event, whether it be a vacant world title or a non-title bout.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/24815845/billy-joe-saunders-fails-drug-test-ahead-title-defense-demetrius-andrade|title=Saunders fails drug test ahead of Andrade fight|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-09-28|language=en}}</ref> Promoter Warren claimed the positive test was due to a nasal spray and was permitted by [[UK Anti-Doping|UKAD]]. The [[British Boxing Board of Control|BBBofC]] also stated Saunders was not in breach of their regulations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.frankwarren.com/billy-joe-saunders-statement/|title=Billy Joe Saunders Statement - Frank Warren|date=2018-09-27|work=Frank Warren|access-date=2018-09-28|language=en-GB}}</ref> At a hearing, the MSAC denied Saunders a license, meaning he could not defend his title against Andrade. According to reports, the cancellation meant Saunders team would be losing around $2.3 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/billy-joe-saunders-denied-license-t-fight-andrade--132588|title=Billy Joe Saunders Denied a License, Can't Fight Andrade|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-10-10|language=en-us}}</ref> [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] president, Paco Valcarcel told ESPN, Saunders would not be stripped immediately, as Saunders would likely appeal and Andrade's fight against Namibian boxer Walter Kautondokwa (17-0, 16 KOs), who at the time was ranked #2 with the WBO, would be for the vacant WBO intertim title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/saunders-appeal-andrade-kautondokwa-interim-wbo-title--132590|title=Saunders To Appeal; Andrade-Kautondokwa For Interim WBO Title|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-10-10|language=en-us}}</ref> On October 11, Saunders voluntarily vacated the title, which meant the bout would be for the full WBO title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11523752/billy-joe-saunders-gives-up-wbo-middleweight-title|title=Billy Joe Saunders gives up WBO middleweight title|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-10-19|language=en}}</ref> According to sources, Andrade was still set to receive his $800,000 purse for the fight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ringtv.com/545475-billy-joe-saunders-denied-license-demetrius-andrade-to-face-walter-kautondokwa-on-oct-20/|title=Billy Joe Saunders denied license; Demetrius Andrade to face Walter Kautondokwa on Oct. 20|date=2018-10-09|website=The Ring|access-date=2018-12-14}}</ref>

In front of 6,874 in attendance, Andrade became a two-weight world champion, capturing the vacant WBO title after he dropped Kautondokwa four times in the fight en route to winning via unanimous decision. The scorecards read 120–104, 120–104 and 119–105 in Andrade's favour. At least two of the knockdowns were due to balance issues. In the opening round, Andrade dropped Kautondokwa with a left to the head. While Kautondokwa was on the canvas, Andrade hit him again with a shot to the head that badly hurt him.Referee Steve Willis did not acknowledge the foul. Late in round 3, Andrade landed left hand to the jaw that dropped Kautondokwa for a second time. Reaching the 2 minute mark in round 4, Andrade landed overhand left that sent Kautondokwa to the canvas for the third rime in the fight. At the same time, Kautondokwa landed a left hand which forced Andrade's glove to touch the canvas, however referee Willis did not credit Kautondokwa's knockdown. Kautondokwa got up, but shortly hit with a straight left, sending him down again. At the midway point of the fight, Andrade had wide lead on the scorecards. He then stayed away from Kautondokwa's powerful right hand by circling the ring in the last half of the contest. Occasionally, Andrade was hit hard by Kautondokwa, but he was able to handle his power.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-drops-dominates-kautondokwa-wbo-results--132972|title=Andrade Drops, Dominates Kautondokwa For WBO Belt|website=BoxingScene.com|date=October 21, 2018 |language=en-us|access-date=2019-01-04}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11531343/andrade-vs-kautondokwa-demetrius-andrade-wins-wbo-middleweight-world-title-in-boston|title=Andrade vs Kautondokwa: Demetrius Andrade wins WBO middleweight world title in Boston|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=2019-01-04}}</ref> After the fight, Andrade said, "After a one-year layoff, my second bout at 160, [I am] the new middleweight champion of the world, Demetrius Andrade. I feel good. I definitely think I carried my power well, and we're just going to keep building and growing for the 160-pound division, and I want to fight the best out there." He also praised Kautondokwa for his toughness. According to CompuBox, Andrade landed 152 of 501 punches thrown (30%), and Kautondokwa landed 45 of his 325 thrown (14%). Kautondokwa did not land more than 8 punches in a single round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/25039355|title=Andrade knocks down challenger 4 times in rout|date=2018-10-21|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-01-04}}</ref>

==== Andrade vs. Akavov ====
On December 21, 2018 Matchroom Boxing announced Andrade would make the first defence of his newly won WBO belt against Russian boxer [[Artur Akavov]] (19-2 8 KOs) at the [[The Theater at Madison Square Garden|Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden]] in New York on January 18, 2019, live and exclusive on [[DAZN]]. Akavov as well known for travelling to Glasgow in December 2016 and giving [[Billy Joe Saunders]] a tough night. This was the first time Andrade would fight at Madison Square Garden, although it would not be the main arena. On the announcement, Andrade stated, “People might not know much about Akavov, but this is a guy who went overseas and gave Saunders absolute hell. Most people thought that he should have won the fight. This is an optional defense, so I could have fought anyone I wanted, but we chose to fight a guy that we know is going to bring it all night long and a guy who in many people’s eyes beat Saunders." In May 2018, Akavov won the WBO International title, which propelled him to #8 in the WBO super middleweight rankings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade Defends World Crown Against Akavov In Nyc |url=https://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/andrade-defends-world-crown-akavov-nyc/ |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Matchroom Boxing |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade: Akavov Gave Saunders Hell, Most Think He Won |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-akavov-gave-saunders-hell-most-think-he-won--134836 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade wanted to fight all champions and undefeated boxers and felt, with a world title, he was in a good position to do this.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade: I'll Fight Anyone at 160 - And Beat Them All! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-ill-fight-anyone-160-beat-them-all--135101 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> At the weigh-in, Andrade came in at 159.8 pounds and Akavov weighed 160 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade And Akavov Make Weight In New York |url=https://www.maxboxing.com/news/other-boxing-news/andrade-and-akavov-make-weight-in-new-york |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Max Boxing |language=En}}</ref> Hearn praised Andrade at the final press conference saying, “I honestly don’t believe we’ve yet seen the best of Demetrius Andrade. He’s a fighter that America should really get behind.”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hearn: I Don't Believe We've Yet Seen The Best of Andrade |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-i-believe-weve-seen-best-andrade--135491 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

Andrade dominated through most of the fight, and managed to stop Akavov in the final round, with 2:36 on the clock. It was seemingly a premature stoppage by referee Arthur Mercante Jr., who stopped the fight after Andrade caused Akavov to lose balance against the ropes after landing a right hook followed by a body shot. Akavov was not competitive, but was upset, as he had fought hard to go the distance. Akavov did not look hurt when the fight was stopped. After the fight, Mercante tried to approach Akavov multiple times, to explain the stoppage, but Akavov walked away each time. At the time of stoppage, Akavov only won one round on the scorecards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-18 |title=Demetrius Andrade stops Artur Akavov in 12, retains WBO middleweight belt |url=https://www.ringtv.com/552648-demetrius-andrade-stops-artur-akavov-in-12-retains-wbo-middleweight-belt/ |access-date=2021-04-16 |website=The Ring}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Outboxes, Stops Artur Akavov in Twelfth |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-outboxes-stops-artur-akavov-results--135525 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade landed 181 of his 865 punches thrown (21%) and Akavov landed only 41 of his 263 punches thrown (16%). Andrade called out [[Gennady Golovkin]] during the post-fight interviews. He said, "All I can do is just keep destroying the top 15. After I keep destroying the top 15, they have nobody else but GGG, [[Canelo Álvarez|Canelo]], [[Daniel Jacobs (boxer)|Danny Jacobs]] and all those great guys up there. That's all we're looking to do, make great fights, baby. That's it. And may the best man win."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-19 |title=Andrade retains belt with TKO win vs. Akavov |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/25798267/demetrius-andrade-earns-tko-win-artur-akavov |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

On January 22, the WBO ordered Andrade to fight [[Billy Joe Saunders|Saunders]] (27-0, 13 KOs), who had recently had his ban lifted. Both parties were given 30 days to reach an agreement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Christ |first=Scott |date=2019-01-22 |title=WBO orders Andrade vs Saunders title fight |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/1/22/18193216/wbo-orders-andrade-vs-saunders-title-fight |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref> In May 2019, after passing on the chance to challenge for the WBO title, Saunders explained that financially, the fight did not make sense for him, and also he would move up to super middleweight, he would fight for the vacant WBO belt. He said the there was more willing challengers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Esco |first=Wil |date=2019-05-13 |title=Billy Joe Saunders explains why he passed up mandatory title shot with Demetrius Andrade |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/5/13/18617585/billy-joe-saunders-explains-why-he-passed-up-mandatory-title-shot-with-demetrius-andrade |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref>

==== Andrade vs. Sulęcki ====
During a press conference on May 24, 2019, Andrade's next title defence was formally announced against WBO's #2 ranked [[Maciej Sulęcki]] (29-1, 14 KOs) to take place from Andrade's hometown of [[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]] in [[Rhode Island]] at the [[Dunkin Donuts Center]] on June 29, on [[DAZN]]. The fight was first discussed weeks prior. This was a long overdue homecoming for Andrade, who had never fought in Rhode Island, during his 11-year career. Up until now, he had only fought in the [[List of states and territories of the United States|States]] close by and in the [[New England]] area. At the press conference, Andrade said, “It’s my homecoming, it’s an exciting moment for me, my family and my team. It’s a great honor to be headlining at home.” Hearn also expressed his happiness at bringing Rhode Island its first world title fight in 28 years. The last one being [[Vinny Paz]] defending his world tilte in 1991.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade: Sulecki Fight Will Show That I'm The Man at 160! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-sulecki-fight-show-im-man-160--139314 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-03 |title=Andrade gets June 'homecoming' bout vs. Sulecki |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/26658915/andrade-gets-june-homecoming-bout-vs-sulecki |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade explained one of the conditions of his new contract with Matchroom Boxing and DAZN was to have a homecoming fight. He also praised DAZN, due to the fact that he is more active, with this fight making it 3 headline bouts in just over 8 months.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade: I Made The Right Move Over Coming To DAZN |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-i-made-right-move-over-coming-dazn--140377 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> The final press conference face-off was heated following the comments Andrade made before hand, “I’m going to hit that big melon head of his. He has a gigantic head! I can hit that sh*t all day with my eyes closed!”. He vowed to be the first to stop Sulęcki. Both weighed below the limit with Andrade weighing in at 159.9 pounds and Sulęcki checking in lighter at 159.5 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade vs. Maciej Sulecki Weigh-In Results {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/demetrius-andrade-vs-maciej-sulecki-weigh-results |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade: I'm Looking To Become The First To Stop Sulecki |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-im-looking-become-first-stop-sulecki--140443 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

After dropping Sulęcki in the opening round, Andrade went on to win via 12-round unanimous decision in front of 7,136 in attendance. Andrade dropped Sulęcki with a straight left in the first round. Sulęcki beat the count and Andrade went on the offence. Sulęcki dropped to the canvas again, but referee Eddie Claudio ruled it a slip. During the flurry, Sulęcki landed a clean punch on Andrade, which hurt him. After that round, Andrade was mostly defensive for the remainder of the fight, following instruction from his corner. Andrade was too slick for Sulęcki and coasted through the rounds, hurting Sulęcki at times. Before round 10, Andrade's corner advised him to add more offense. Andrade came out and landed hooks to the head and body, but ultimately, Andrade was tired. All three judges has the same 120-107 clean sweep for Andrade. He called out Canelo during the post-fight. Sulęcki praised Andrade in his post-fight interview. Through a translator he said, “He was too fast, very difficult to hit. He was simply better.” [[CompuBox]] showed that Andrade landed 133 of 496 punches (26.8 %) and Sulęcki landed only 51 of his 331 punches (15.4%).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Jake |date=June 30, 2019 |title=Demetrius Andrade Drops, Shuts Out Maciej Sulecki |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-decisions-maciej-sulecki-results--140459 |access-date=2021-04-16 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Horan |first=Matt |date=30 June 2019 |title=Andrade vs Sulecki: Demetrius Andrade dominates Maciej Sulecki |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11751684/andrade-vs-sulecki-demetrius-andrade-dominates-maciej-sulecki#:~:text=A%20two%2Dweight%20world%20champion,on%20the%20judges%27%20final%20scorecards. |access-date=3 February 2025 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Christ |first=Scott |date=2019-06-29 |title=Andrade vs Sulecki: Live coverage, 7 pm ET |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/6/29/19303325/andrade-vs-sulecki-live-results-round-by-round-discussion-coverage-parker-leapai-yafai-jimenez-dazn |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sulecki: Andrade Was Too Fast, Difficult To Hit, Was Simply Better |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/sulecki-andrade-too-fast-difficult-hit-simply-better--140499 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade took home a career-high $1.5 million purse, while Sulęcki earned a $400,000 purse for his efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-30 |title=Andrade calls out Canelo, GGG after easy win |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/27086387/andrade-calls-canelo-ggg-easy-win |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

On October 3, 2019 the WBO ordered Andrade and his team to enter the 30-day negotiations with mandatory challenger, 24 year old Steven Butler (28-1-1, 24 KOs). Butler was on a 10-fight win streak since his only loss, which occurred in 2017 against Brandon Cook.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2019-10-03 |title=WBO orders Demetrius Andrade-Steven Butler |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/10/3/20896842/wbo-orders-demetrius-andrade-steven-butler-boxing |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref> A week later, it was reported that Butler had instead opted to challenge WBA “regular” champion [[Ryōta Murata|Ryota Murata]] in Japan. Butler was approached with an offer from Eddie Hearn, however after weighing up the options, Butler said the offer to fight in Japan was more lucrative.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2019-10-07 |title=Ryota Murata-Steven Butler planned for December in Japan |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/10/7/20903740/ryota-murata-steven-butler-planned-december-japan-boxing |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref>

==== Andrade vs. Keeler ====
On December 4, 2019, Andrade's next defence was confirmed to take place in January 2020. Although Hearn did not confirm the date or opponent, he was rumoured to fight Irish boxer [[Luke Keeler]] (17-2-1, 5 KOs), ranked #3 by the WBO and #10 by the IBF at middleweight. Keeler had previously beaten [[Luís Arias (boxer)|Luis Arias]] in August 2019, his career-best win. Keeler also hinted a big fight, as he had recently pulled out of a fight in Scotland in November 2019, citing he was in big fight negotiations. The fight was approved by the WBO as a voluntary defence, with the condition that the winner would next make a mandatory defence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade To Return Next Month. Against Luke Keeler? |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-return-next-month-against-luke-keeler--144808 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade vs. Keeler Voluntary Title Fight Approved By WBO |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-vs-keeler-voluntary-title-fight-approved-by-wbo--144848 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 12, the card was formally announced to take place at Meridian at Island Gardens in [[Miami|Miami, Florida]] on January 30, 2020, a Thursday. Heading into the fight, Keeler was on an 8-fight unbeaten run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Middleweight Champion Demetrius Andrade Headlines Against Ireland's Luke Keeler In Miami |url=https://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/world-middleweight-champion-demetrius-andrade-headlines-against-irelands-luke-keeler-in-miami/ |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Matchroom Boxing |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-13 |title=Andrade-Keeler, Farmer-Diaz top Jan. 30 card |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/28286388/demetrius-andrade-defend-title-luke-keeler-jan-30 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

The press conference was heated as Keeler called Andrade 'deluded', claiming he had never fought anyone elite. Keeler believed he got under his skin and thought Andrade was not taking him as a serious contender, as Andrade was discussing potential fights ahead. With this mindset, Keeler felt confident he would become the first to beat Andrade. He laughed off Keeler's comments, but at the same time praised Keeler for stepping up and taking the fight. He said, “Delusional? That’s a good one! I’ll give Luke credit where it’s due, it’s hard to get people to get in there with me and it’s his first World title fight, so I am expecting him to bring his A-game. I’m bringing mine too as I know what it’s like." Andrade admitted he doesn't watch videos of boxers, but rather focuses more on himself and what he can improve. He's fairly confident he can adjust in the ring depending on his opponents style.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keeler: Andrade is Deluded, Has Not Fought Anyone Elite! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/keeler-andrade-deluded-not-fought-anyone-elite--145964 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade: I Give Keeler Credit, Not Easy To Get Foes in The Ring |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-i-give-keeler-credit-not-easy-get-foes-ring--146254 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> At the final presser, Andrade donned a t-shirt with the writing, ‘Luke, I Am Your Father' on the front, in reference to [[The Empire Strikes Back]]. This was Keeler's first world title challenge and his debut in the United States. Keeler said he had improved from his last fight and not coming to lie down. Andrade laughed off everything Keeler said, saying he did not understand him. He said Keeler was not getting under his skin. He finished off by saying, “All this talk, he’s gonna shock the world, he’s gonna take my title. Man, he ain’t doing none of that." Many observers felt the fight was an easy touch for Andrade.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keeler: I'm Going To Pull Off The Upset, Take The Belt Home To Ireland |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/keeler-im-going-pull-off-upset-take-belt-home-ireland--146287 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade Dismisses Keeler Trash Talk: He Just Don't Know What He's Saying |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-dismisses-keeler-trash-talk-he-just-know-what-hes-saying--146298 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

On January 23, Andrade signed a 4-fight contract extension with Matchroom Boxing USA. The fight with Keeler marked fight #1 of the new deal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-23 |title=Andrade inks extension with Matchroom Boxing |url=http://score-origin.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/28547992/middleweight-world-titlist-demetrius-andrade-signs-four-fight-extension-matchroom-boxing |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade weighed 159.6 pounds and Keeler stood on the scales at 159.4 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade-Keeler DAZN Weigh-In Results From Miami |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-keeler-dazn-weigh-results-from-miami--146308 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade claimed he had never heard of Keeler before the fight was announced. He did not mean this in disrespect however, and said 'those type of people' were not on his radar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade Hadn't Heard Of Keeler Before Presented As Opponent |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-heard-keeler-presented-opponent--146318 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

Andrade stopped Keeler in the 9th round to retain his WBO title for the third time. Andrade walked out wearing a [[Darth Vader]] mask to the [[The Imperial March|Star Wars imperial march]] music. He started the fight quick knocking Keeler down in just the opening seconds following an overhand left. In round 2, Keeler was knocked down twice more. The first after a straight left in the closing 15 seconds, which caused Keeler trouble. Andrade began to box smart over the next few rounds rather than look for the finish. Keeler played his part in landing a few shots of his own, but ultimately it was Andrade who was the dominant of the two for the vast majority of the rounds. In the ninth, Andrade went on the offensive and tried to close the fight by unleashing a flurry of punches on Keeler, which prompted the referee Telis Assemenios to stop the fight and award Andrade the TKO win at 2:59 of the round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Jake |date=January 31, 2020 |title=Demetrius Andrade Drops Luke Keeler Twice, Stops Him in Ninth |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-drops-luke-keeler-results--146350 |access-date=2021-04-16 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-01-30 |title=WBO middleweight title: Ireland's Luke Keeler outclassed by Demetrius Andrade |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/51317237 |access-date=2025-02-04 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>

Discussing his fast start to the fight, Andrade said, "I went in there a little delusional thinking to myself, 'I can put him out.' So that's what I did. Try to go in there and put him out, let him know I'm not delusional. I'm entertaining. You gotta love it, and I come to put on a show all the time." It was revealed that Hearn offered promotional-free [[Jermall Charlo]], who was affiliated with [[Premier Boxing Champions]], a deal worth $7 million, a career-high, to fight Andrade, which was snubbed. Andrade also stated he was willing to move to super middleweight to make bigger fights. Keeler praised Andrade, “It wasn’t my night. I gave it my best shot and it wasn’t enough. Fair play to Demetrius – he’s a great champion." Andrade's dominance showed on Compubox, with Andrade landing 146 of his 385 punches thrown (38%), and Keeler landed just 34 of his 298 thrown (11%). According to ESPN, Andrade was now on a run of 57 consecutive rounds of opponents landing less than 10 punches on him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keeler: I Gave It My Best Shot With Andrade - It Wasn't Enough |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/keeler-i-gave-it-my-best-shot-with-andrade-it-enough--146385 |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-31 |title=Andrade KO's Keeler to keep middleweight title |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/28604138/demetrius-andrade-defends-middleweight-belt-ko-luke-keeler |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Super middleweight ===

==== Andrade vs. Hernández-Harrison cancelled fight ====
On October 15, 2020 Andrade's next fight was announced to take place at the [[Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino]] in [[Hollywood, Florida]] at the super middleweight limit of 168 pounds against the undefeated [[Dusty Hernández-Harrison]] (34-0-1, 20 KOs) in a non-title fight on November 27. The fight was scheduled for ten rounds. The bout would be televised on [[DAZN]] in the United States and promoted by [[Eddie Hearn]]'s Matchroom Boxing. Andrade claimed he was 'testing the waters' at the higher weight class, as he aimed to become a three-weight world champion in the future. WBO had already confirmed British Liam Williams as the WBO mandatory challenger.<ref>{{cite web |date=October 15, 2020 |title=Demetrius Andrade vs. Dusty Harrison Finalized, November 27 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-vs-dusty-harrison-finalized-november-27--152483 |website=BoxingScene.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2020-10-15 |title=Demetrius Andrade vs Dusty Hernandez-Harrison joins Jacobs-Rosado on November 27th |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/10/15/21517911/demetrius-andrade-vs-dusty-hernandez-harrison-joins-jacobs-rosado-november-27-pbc-boxing-news |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref> Hernández-Harrison tested positive for [[COVID-19]] and had to pull out of the fight. The fight got cancelled and Andrade looked for a new opponent. Hearn announced that Andrade would it out the remainder of the year and return in February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2020-10-29 |title=Dusty Hernandez-Harrison out, Demetrius Andrade could face D'Mitrius Ballard November 27th |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/10/29/21540506/dusty-hernandez-harrison-out-demetrius-andrade-could-face-dmitrius-ballard-november-27-boxing-news |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dusty Harrison (COVID) Out, Andrade Left Without Opponent For DAZN Show |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/dusty-harrison-covid-out-andrade-left-without-opponent-dazn-show--153410 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Middleweight ===

==== Andrade vs. Williams ====
On November 25, 2020, during a video conference, Hearn stated Andrade would likely fight his mandatory challenger [[Liam Williams (boxer)|Liam Williams]] (23-2-1, 18 KOs) in February 2021, whilst still in pursuit of a big fight. Hearn was looking at the fight to take place in [[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade-Liam Williams Probable For February In Providence, Says Hearn |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-liam-williams-probable-february-providence-says-hearn--153529 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On the fight, Williams said: “It’s looking like 2021 could be something special for me and my family. I’m looking forward to fighting Andrade, beating him and then becoming a Dad once again. I am told that the Andrade fight is pretty much done and it’s just a case of finding out where and when it will be." Williams was referring to his partner, who was due to give birth in May.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Liam Williams: I'm Very Confident That I'll Face Demetrius Andrade Next |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/liam-williams-im-very-confident-ill-face-demetrius-andrade-next--153869 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade was still hoping for a fight with Saunders, who had won the vacant WBO super middleweight title in May 2019. Andrade told Hearn that he would be willing to take a pay cut to make the fight happen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Willing To Take Pay Cut To Fight Billy Joe Saunders |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-willing-take-pay-cut-fight-billy-joe-saunders--154387 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

On January 15, 2021 the WBO ordered Andrade's representatives to start negotiating with Queensberry Promotions for the mandatory fight. They were given 15 days.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade-Liam Williams Middleweight Title Fight Re-Ordered By WBO |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-liam-williams-middleweight-title-fight-re-ordered-by-wbo--154747 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> A purse bid was close to being prepared in February, however on February 10, Hearn informed everyone via social media that a deal was agreed for the fight to take place in USA in April.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade-Williams WBO Middleweight Title Fight Heads To Purse Bid |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-williams-wbo-middleweight-title-fight-heads-purse-bid--155131 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade-Williams: Terms Reached For WBO Middleweight Title Fight, Avoid Purse Bid |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-williams-terms-reached-wbo-middleweight-title-fight-avoid-purse-bid--155325 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Williams was excited for the opportunity, saying he had been calling Andrade out for a long time. Speaking to IFL tv, he said, “I honestly feel I’ll knock Andrade out and hurt him bad. I’ve been asked a lot of times where is the ideal place to fight him, and I’ve always said in his hometown. He says everyone is avoiding him, but I’ve been calling him out for ages." Williams expected Andrade to vacate rather than defend the belt against him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Liam Williams: I'm Going To Smash Demetrius Andrade, Hurt Him Bad! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/liam-williams-im-going-smash-demetrius-andrade-hurt-him-bad--155357 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> A press release announced the fight to take place on April 17 at the [[Hard Rock Live]] at [[Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino]] in Hollywood, Florida. The fight would mark William's first in the United States. He was ranked #3 by the WBO and on a 7-fight win streak. Jaime Munguia was the #1 ranked with WBO, however passed on the opportunity to fight Andrade. It was William's first attempt at a world title, having only previously made a losing attempt at the WBO interim light middleweight title in 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-02-10 |title=Liam Williams: Welsh boxer to finally face Demetrius Andrade |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/56011778#:~:text=The%20WBO%20had%20set%20a,a%2029-0%20unbeaten%20record. |access-date=2025-02-06 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-14 |title=Andrade to defend title against Williams in April |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/31060977/demetrius-andrade-defend-middleweight-title-april-17-vs-liam-williams |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade vs. Liam Williams Officially Announced, April 17 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-vs-liam-williams-officially-announced-april-17--156120 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade sent a warning to Williams for all the trash talk he had done prior to the fight being announced. Andrade stated, “Liam Williams, you got what you wanted. You ran your mouth, got your rating up and here we go. April 17 your career ends. Or maybe you go back to headlining small club shows in the UK I don’t know."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Warns Liam Williams: On April 17, Your Career Ends! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-warns-liam-williams-on-april-17-your-career-ends--156139 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> At the weight in, Andrade scaled at 159½ pounds, whilst Williams weighed in on 160 pound limit. During the face-off, Williams had to be pulled away by security when he tried to touch Andrade's dreadlocks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade-Liam Williams Weigh-In Results From Hollywood, Florida |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-liam-williams-weigh-results-from-hollywood-florida--156953 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

On fight night, Andrade scored a knockdown in round two as the bout went the distance, with Andrade winning via unanimous decision. Both boxers were hurt numerous times during the fight. It was Andrade who inflicted more damage as he gave Williams trouble with his uppercuts and combinations. The shots which bothered Williams the most was when Andrade hit his uppercuts from a low angle. With the shots he took, Williams did well to last the distance. Andrade started the fight quick, wobbling Williams with a 3-punch combination, but Williams was able to hold. The knockdown in round 2 came after a straight left, 30 seconds before the round was due to end. Williams scarcely beat the count. The three judges scored 118-109, 118-109 and 116-111 in Andrade's favour.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dielhenn |first=James |date=18 April 2021 |title=Demetrius Andrade floors and outpoints Liam Williams to defend WBO middleweight title |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12278874/x#:~:text=Andrade%20remained%20undefeated%20and%20won,a%20spirited%20effort%20from%20Williams. |access-date=6 February 2025 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-04-16 |title=Liam Williams loses WBO world middleweight title against Demetrius Andrade |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/56771906 |access-date=2025-02-06 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Drops, Decisions a Game Liam Williams To Retain |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-drops-decisions-liam-williams-results--156991 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

Andrade was respectful towards Williams after the fight. He said, “Hell of a fighter, tough, strong. “He comes to fight and that’s the type of fight people want to see me in. That’s what we did. I showed out. I performed the way I needed to to get the W. My hat goes off to him.” Williams credited Andrade's slick style. Williams told a reporter, "I don’t feel I need to take a step back, I believe now I am world level. I know I gave him a bit of stick in the build-up but he is quality." He was better than he'd expected.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rafael |first=Dan |date=2021-04-18 |title=Andrade drops, dominates Williams but shows vulnerability in retaining 160 title |url=https://danrafael.substack.com/p/andrade-drops-dominates-williams |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Fight Freaks Unite}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Liam Williams: Andrade a Very Good Fighter, Better Than I Thought, More Slippery |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/liam-williams-andrade-very-good-fighter-better-i-thought-more-slippery--157010 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== Altercation with Alvarez at presser ====
On May 8, following [[Canelo Álvarez|Álvarez's]] [[Canelo Álvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders|stoppage win]] over [[Billy Joe Saunders|Saunders]], Andrade and his father Paul attended the post-fight press conference. There was a confrontation after a voice at the back of the room asked a question, “So, when can we get something going on?”, to which Álvarez then realised it was Andrade who was situated at the back of the room. Álvarez laughed and put his head down. Andrade then asked, “What’s up, though?. When can we make it happen?”. Álvarez insulted Andrade and his record, saying he hasn't fought anyone. Álvarez then shouted, “Get the f--- out of here, man,” and began singing  “Payday. Payday. You want payday. I know.” Andrade was then escorted out by security, not before he said,  “Once I see you, it’s on.” The whole interaction was said to be out of character for Álvarez , who normally conducted himself in a respectful manner.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canelo To Demetrius Andrade: Get The F--- Out Of Here; You're A Horrible Fighter! |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/canelo-demetrius-andrade-get-f-out-here-youre-horrible-fighter--157526 |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Speaking on matter a week later, Andrade felt he approached the situation in a respectful manner. He said Álvarez acted out cowardly and showed lack of respect.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade on Being Booted By Canelo: That's Some Coward Sh!t |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-on-being-booted-by-canelo-s-some-coward-sht--157715 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== Andrade vs. Quigley ====
On July 13, 2021 Andrade vented his frustration towards Golovkin not fighting him and towards DAZN Boxing. There was no reason for the fight not to happen as both boxers were with DAZN, so there was no conflict in broadcasters. Andrade said in the rant, "Of course Golovkin won't fight me. DAZN Boxing, make him unify! [Promoter] Tom Loeffler, you don't got enough confidence in your guy?? Yeah, this is a direct challenge to Tom, [trainer] Johnathan Banks and GGG... Where [are] your balls?" Andrade was in a position to make a voluntary defence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Puts Pressure on DAZN To Force Golovkin To Unify |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-puts-pressure-on-dazn-force-golovkin-unify--159096 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

In October 2021, after failing to make fights with Golovkin and [[Jermall Charlo]], Matchroom announced Andrade would make a voluntary defence against 30-year old Irish boxer [[Jason Quigley (boxer)|Jason Quigley]] (19-1, 14 KOs), WBO’s 10th-ranked contender, on November 19, a Sunday special at the [[SNHU Arena]] in [[Manchester, New Hampshire]]. Andrade complimented his opponent for taking on the fight, “Jason Quigley, world rated, good amateur pedigree, decent skills, comes to fight, and hats off to him, he’s actually willing to step in the ring with me, which you can’t say for any of these other so-called top guys. On November 19, though, I show him that there are levels to this game.” Quigley was coming off his biggest career win defeating [[Shane Mosley Jr.]] in May 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade-Jason Quigley To Headline DAZN Show November 19 In New Hampshire |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-jason-quigley-headline-dazn-show-november-19-new-hampshire--160993 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-03 |title=Sources: Andrade-Quigley headlines Nov. 19 card |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/32331413/demetrius-andrade-jason-quigley-middleweight-title-fight-headlines-nov-19-triple-header-sources-say |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Quigley held a press conference in his native Ireland to promote the fight. Quigley believed he had the skills to cause an upset and he was happy to step in and challenge for a world title. He expected to have full support of the Irish fans and for their support to outweigh the support for Andrade.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Release |first=Press |date=2021-10-22 |title=Jason Quigley Ireland Press Conference Quotes & Photos |url=https://www.ringnews24.com/2021/10/22/jason-quigley-ireland-press-conference-quotes-photos/ |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Ring News 24 {{!}} Boxing News |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jason Quigley Expects Heavy Fan Support in Demetrius Andrade Clash |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jason-quigley-expects-heavy-fan-support-demetrius-andrade-clash--162054 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade weighed in at the 160-pound limit and Quigley, who was making his first world title challenge, weighed 159.8 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abrams |first=Marc |date=2021-11-19 |title=WEIGHTS, RUNNING ORDER FROM ANDRADE VS. QUIGLEY WEIGH-IN |url=https://www.15rounds.com/2021/11/18/weights-running-order-from-andrade-vs-quigley-weigh-in/ |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=Boxing News - Boxing, UFC and MMA News, Fight Results, Schedule, Rankings, Videos and More |language=en-US}}</ref>

Andrade made a big statement on fight night knocking out Quigley in round 2, retaining his world title for a fifth and final time. Quigley was dropped hard in round 1, and twice more in round 2. Referee Arthur Mercante Jr. waved it off at 2:24 of the round. The fight opened slight cagey from both boxers until Quigley landed a right hand on Andrade. This caught the attention of Andrade, who then landed a right hand of his own to the head, dropping him. Quigley beat the count and saw the end of the round. Some felt Andrade would coast to another decision, as his previous bouts, he started fast in dropping his opponents, only to coast to a decision win. This was not the case as Quigley was dropped in round 2, only for the referee to rule a slip. Quigley was then forced to take a knee The fight continued, with Andrade cornering Quigley and landing a flurry or mostly overhand rights, dropping him a third and final time, which then prompted the referee to step in.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-11-20 |title=Jason Quigley: Donegal fighter overwhelmed by Demetrius Andrade in WBO world title bid |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/59358130#:~:text=Ireland's%20Jason%20Quigley%20suffered%20a,title%20holder%20in%20New%20Hampshire. |access-date=2025-02-07 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 November 2021 |title=Demetrius Andrade retains WBO middleweight belt with ruthless stoppage win over Jason Quigley |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12473131/demetrius-andrade-retains-wbo-middleweight-belt-with-ruthless-stoppage-win-over-jason-quigley |access-date=7 February 2025 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Destroys Jason Quigley in Two Rounds |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-destroys-jason-quigley-two-results--162144 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

Quigley was only credited to landing 9 punches. Speaking after the fight, Andrade said, "Every time I get in the ring, I do something different, and I can do it all and whatever I need. ... You asked for KOs and I give you KOs, so let's go ... I'm 31-0, Olympian and world champion, so what more do I need to do?" He showed his frustration after the fight. He told a reporter, “I ain’t go no messages. I’m not gonna call anyone out. Whoever wants to fight, let’s fight. However, we got to make things happen, let’s make things happen. It’s not about Charlo. It’s about everybody. It’s about who’s on DAZN, who’s with Matchroom. There’s a lot of big fights here. There are a lot of big fights that can be made.” At this stage, Andrade was not sure who would challenge him next.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-20 |title=Andrade TKO's Quigley in 2-round statement win |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/32670550/demetrius-andrade-finishes-jason-quigley-round-2-retain-middleweight-title |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade: I'm Not Gonna Call Anyone Out; Whoever Wants To Fight, Let's Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-im-not-gonna-call-anyone-out-whoever-wants-fight-lets-fight--162187 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== Inactivity ====
Andrade had struggled to make the 160 limit in recent fights. On the move up to 168 pounds, Hearn said, “We’ve gotta do something, right? We can’t just keep taking [low level] fights.” Hearn's aim with Andrade was always to get him a big money fight, even if that now meant vacating a world title to make that happen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hearn on Andrade Moving Up to 168: 'We've Got to Try and Make Something Happen' |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-on-andrade-moving-up-168-weve-got-try-make-something-happen--164025 |access-date=2025-02-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Purse bids were scheduled for February 25 after a further 10-day extension was granted. As super champion,  Andrade would be entitled to 65% of winning purse bid.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade-Parker: WBO Stipulates Purse Bid Terms For Interim Title Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-parker-wbo-stipulates-purse-bid-terms-interim-title-fight--164315 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Frank Warren (promoter)|Frank Warren]] of Queensberry Promotions, won the purse bid, with an offer of $1,834,050, which was higher than the $1,750,000, which came from [[Eddie Hearn]]. As per splits, Andrade would received a $1,192,132.50 purse, with the remaining $641,917.50 for Parker to take home.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-24 |title=Demetrius Andrade Vs. Zach Parker Purse Bid Won By Queensbury - Boxing News 24 |url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2022/02/demetrius-andrade-vs-zach-parker-purse-bid-won-by-queensbury/ |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingnews24.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Hearn did not believe the fight had any commercial value, which explained the reason his offer. He was asked why he lost the purse bid. Speaking to IFL tv, his responded, “When you make a bid for a fight, you make a bid in relation to the commercial value of that fight. It doesn't matter if you lose it by $60,000 or $70,000 or you lose it by $5 million. That’s your interpretation of the value. Demetrius Andrade against Zach Parker really has absolutely no interest in America at all, quite frankly. And that was the value of the fight we were bidding for in America.” He stated the fight was not big enough to stage in the UK either.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hearn on Losing Andrade-Parker Purse Bid: It Has Absolutely No Commercial Interest in America |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-on-losing-andrade-parker-purse-bid-it-absolutely-no-commercial-interest-america--164373 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Warren was planning on holding the fight at [[Pride Park Stadium|Pride Park stadium]] in Derby, Parker's hometown. He felt as he won the bid, his fighter should get the home advantage. Andrade has previously fought outside of USA in 2017, when he travelled to Germany to defeat [[Jack Culcay]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade vs. Parker Clash Targeted For Pride Park, Says Frank Warren |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-vs-parker-clash-targeted-pride-park-says-frank-warren--164385 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade accepted the terms and on March 19, the fight was officially announced. The fight would take place on [[TNT Sports (United Kingdom)|BT Sport]] in the UK, rather than DAZN, as Queensberry had an exclusive tv deal with them, with the date being May 21, 2022. Parker was on a 3-fight knockout win streak, having knocked out opponents who had previously not been stopped.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |date=19 March 2022 |title=Zach Parker vs Demetrius Andrade official for May 21, interim WBO super middleweight title |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/3/19/22986404/zach-parker-vs-demetrius-andrade-official-may-21-interim-wbo-title-boxing-news-2022 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=badlefthook.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade vs. Zach Parker Lands at Pride Park Stadium, May 21 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-vs-zach-parker-lands-pride-park-stadium-21--164883 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

Hearn indicated he and Andrade would part ways after the fight. Hearn stated some reasons for this and expected Andrade to sign with another promoter. One of the reasons behind the split would be due to Hearn and DAZN not being able to give him a big fight. He suggested Andrade was not able to bring in new subscribers to the DAZN app, due to his 'limited commercial appeal'. There was no ill will in the decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hearn Expects To Part Ways With Andrade After May 21 Parker Bout: 'We Tried Everything' |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-expects-part-ways-with-andrade-21-parker-bout-we-tried-everything--165050 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On May 2, it was reported the fight was postponed as Andrade had suffered a right shoulder injury.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-05-02 |title=Zach Parker v Demetrius Andrade: Fight postponed after American suffers shoulder injury |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/61297744#:~:text=Demetrius%20Andrade's%20bout%20against%20Zach,31%20wins%20and%2019%20knockouts. |access-date=2025-02-08 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade (Shoulder) Injured, Interim Title Fight Versus Zach Parker Postponed |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-shoulder-injured-interim-title-fight-versus-zach-parker-postponed--165938 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-01 |title=Sources: Andrade injury postpones May 21 bout |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/33839939/sources-demetrius-andrade-shoulder-injury-21-fight-vs-zach-parker-postponed |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> According to Warren, the event had already sold 15,000 tickets. If the fight was rescheduled, it would no longer take place at the stadium.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zach Parker-Demetrius Andrade Won't Go Ahead at Pride Park |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/zach-parker-demetrius-andrade-go-ahead-pride-park--166087 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

On May 24, 2022, the WBO stated that  Andrade needed to either vacate or  defend his middleweight title against interim holder Alimkhanuly, with the fight needing to take place by November 17, 2022. Alimkhanuly won the interim title after he travelled to Birmingham and knocked out [[Danny Dignum]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade-Alimkhanuly WBO Title Bout To Be Ordered, Must Take Place By November 17 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-alimkhanuly-wbo-title-bout-ordered-take-place-by-november-17--166467 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On July 22, the fight was officially ordered and teams had 30 days to reach a deal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |date=20 July 2022 |title=WBO re-orders Demetrius Andrade vs Janibek Alimkhanuly |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/7/20/23271952/wbo-re-orders-demetrius-andrade-vs-janibek-alimkhanuly-boxing-news-2022 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=badlefthook.com}}</ref> Andrade post a video to social media where he criticized [[Chris Eubank Jr]]. after he declined to accept an offer of over one million dollars to fight him. There was no mention as to what weight the fight would take place or who would be financing the deal. At this time, Eubank Jr. was in negotiations to fight [[Conor Benn]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade Says He Offered Eubank 'Over $1 Million' To Fight Later This Year |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-says-he-offered-eubank-over-1-million-fight-later-this-year--167851 |access-date=2025-02-08 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

In August, it was reported that Andrade would vacate his middleweight title to revisit negotiations with Parker in a mandatory eliminator fight for the WBO super middleweight title held by [[Canelo Álvarez]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bad Left Hook |date=22 August 2022 |title=Demetrius Andrade to vacate title, move to 168 for Zach Parker fight |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/8/22/23317194/demetrius-andrade-vacate-title-move-168-zach-parker-fight-boxing-news-2022 |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=badlefthook.com}}</ref> Andrade officially vacated the middleweight title later that month.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ring TV |date=30 August 2022 |title=Janibek Alimkhanuly Upgraded To WBO 160-pound Titleholder, Replaces Demetrius Andrade |url=https://www.ringtv.com/643711-janibek-alimkhanuly-upgraded-to-wbo-160-pound-titleholder-replaces-demetrius-andrade/ |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=ringtv.com}}</ref>

On August 23, 2023 Andrade's request to the WBO, to sanction a fight with Parker for the interim world title was approved. His manager Ed Farris and [[Dmitry Salita]] where negotiating on his behalf. Parker made a comment about Andrade saying, “Shit house bottled it last time. See if he’s gonna step up to the plate this time.”<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade-Parker Interim Super Middleweight Title Fight Approved, Ordered By WBO |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-parker-interim-super-middleweight-title-fight-approved-ordered-by-wbo--168557 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Terms were not agreed in time and the fight went to purse bids. The minimum bid was $300k. Queensberry Promotions, on behalf of Parker, were the sole bidders, coming in at $305,000. The plan was to stage the fight on November 5 in the UK. The split was still 60/40 in Andrade's favour, which would mean he would take a $183,000 purse. This was an 80% purse cut to what he would have received after the first purse bids took place.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2022-09-22 |title=Queensberry again wins Zach Parker vs Demetrius Andrade purse bid with 1/6th of previous offer |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/9/22/23367286/queensberry-again-wins-zach-parker-vs-demetrius-andrade-purse-bid-fraction-offer-boxing-news-2022 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref> On September 27, Andrade withdrew from the fight. Parker understandably felt his career had been further stalled.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2022-09-27 |title=Demetrius Andrade withdraws from interim title fight with Zach Parker, John Ryder next in line |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/9/27/23375378/demetrius-andrade-withdraws-interim-title-fight-zach-parker-john-ryder-next-line-boxing-news-2022 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Zach Parker Seeks New Foe For November After Andrade Bows Out Of Interim Title Fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/zach-parker-seeks-new-foe-november-andrade-bows-out-interim-title-fight--169349 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On withdrawing from the fight, Andrade told a reporter, “You got people that are smart. You got people that just like don’t really know what they’re talking about. You got fight fans that’s just oblivious to things. I’m not gonna go fight over in this guy’s country for $150,000, when we were supposed to fight the first time I was supposed to make like $1-point-something [million]. Due to injury, I just needed some more time, just like if it would’ve happened to somebody else. That’s just not happening.” Because the fight was for the interim super middleweight title, Andrade was aware, this did not guarantee him a fight with Álvarez, as ultimately, it would be Álvarez's decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade: I'm Not Gonna Go Fight Over In Zach Parker's Country For $150 Grand |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-im-not-gonna-go-fight-over-zach-parkers-country-150-grand--171510 |access-date=2025-02-10 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Super middleweight ===

==== Andrade vs. Nicholson ====
On December 5, Andrade was added to the undercard of the [[Gervonta Davis]] vs. Hector Luis Garcia [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime PPV]] on January 7, 2023 from the [[Capital One Arena]] in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington, D.C]]. He would make his super middleweight debut against veteran journeyman Demond Nicholson (26-4-1, 22 KOs) in a non-title 10 round bout.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade-Nicholson, Ellis-Villa Added To Tank-Garcia Showtime PPV Telecast |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-nicholson-ellis-villa-added-tank-garcia-showtime-ppv-telecast--170945 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> The card was promoted by Premier Boxing Champions. On the fight, Andrade said, “I’m definitely looking to put on a show. Skills, the power of course, and later on in the rounds, of course a stoppage.” It was Andrade's first fight in 13 months.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Looking To "Put On A Show" Against Demond Nicholson |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-looking-put-on-show-against-demond-nicholson--170989 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Andrade was tired of fighting mandatories in his previous title reign and wanted the big names of the sport. He hoped a win here would improve his chances further of a big marquee name and potentially becoming a 3-weight world champion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andrade: I've Been Fighting Mandatories All My Life; It Gets Sickening; Let's Get Marquee Names |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andrade-ive-fighting-mandatories-all-my-life-it-gets-sickening-lets-get-marquee-names--171611 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> During the final press conference, Nicholson was asked by Showtime's Brian Custer if the fight would go the distance. He responded '"no", to which Andrade jumped in saying, “I guess Demond’s going down – early. Demond goes down. Demond goes down.” Nicholson predicted he would stop Andrade and also felt he was being disregarded as an opponent as Andrade was mentioning Charlo's name during the build up.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demond Nicholson Predicts Knockout Of Demetrius Andrade; Calls Charlo Talk Disrespectful |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demond-nicholson-predicts-knockout-demetrius-andrade-calls-charlo-talk-disrespectful--171648 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

Andrade scored two knockdowns and earned a unanimous decision victory. In the fifth round, Nicholson appeared to drop Andrade for a flash knockdown with a body shot, however, it was ruled a slip by the referee Malik Waleed. Nicholson went down in round 2, however disputed this saying he had slipped. The knockdown was given. The second knockdown came in the last minute of the fight following a left hand from Andrade. There was also a knockdown in the seventh round, which was not given. Referee ruled that Andrade had hold of Nicholson and then dropped him with a punch. All three judges had the same shutout 100-88 score for Andrade.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Big Fight Weekend |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Jaron Ennis Concludes Davis-Garcia Undercard With Lopsided Win |url=https://bigfightweekend.com/news/jaron-ennis-concludes-davis-garcia-undercard-with-lopsided-win/ |access-date=18 March 2023 |website=bigfightweekend.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Christ |first=Scott |date=2023-01-07 |title=Highlights and results: Demetrius Andrade dominates Demond Nicholson in move to 168 |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/1/7/23544211/davis-vs-garcia-full-fight-video-highlights-results-andrade-nicholson-boxing-news-2023#:~:text=Demetrius%20Andrade's%20move%20to%20168,88%20on%20all%20three%20cards. |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Drops, Decisions Demond Nicholson in 168 Debut |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-drops-decisions-demond-nicholson-168-debut--171669 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On the win, Andrade said, “I felt good, I can definitely tell the difference at the new weight. But the speed and combinations and using my IQ was the plan today and that’s what we did. The weight was different.” Andrade out-landed Nicholson 145 to 28. He connected 45% of his punches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade: I'm Just Going To Get Stronger, Sharper and Faster at 168 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-im-just-going-get-stronger-sharper-faster-168--171680 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

On May 15, 2023, [[Jermall Charlo]] told reporters that he had spoken on the phone for an hour with Andrade, negotiating a possible fight. Charlo said he was prepared to go into a bout with Andrade without the need of fighting a tune-up.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jermall Charlo Willing To Bypass Tuneups, March Straight Into Demetrius Andrade Showdown |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/jermall-charlo-willing-bypass-tuneups-march-straight-into-demetrius-andrade-showdown--174607 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== Andrade vs. Benavidez ====
According to ESPN's Mike Coppinger in August 2023, a deal between Andrade and former world champion [[David Benavidez]] (27-0, 23 KOs) was being finalised with a target date before the end of the year. Andrade had struggled to get a big name in the ring and Benavidez was considered as the bogeyman of the 168 weight division. Benavidez had beaten [[Caleb Plant]] in March 2023, a career-best win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Benavidez Believes He's Too Big and Too Strong For Demetrius Andrade |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/david-benavidez-believes-hes-too-big-too-strong-demetrius-andrade--176959 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade Claims He's Waiting On David Benavidez: "Let's Make This Sh!t Happen!" |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-claims-hes-waiting-on-david-benavidez-lets-make-this-sht-happen--177388 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-09 |title=Sources: Benavidez, Andrade finalizing fall bout |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/38163170/sources-david-benavidez-demetrius-andrade-finalizing-fall-bout |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 1, the fight and card was confirmed to take place on Showtime PPV, on November 25 at the [[Frost Bank Center]] in [[San Antonio|San Antonio, Texas]]. There was an interesting stat heading into the contest for Andrade, as Benavidez would mark the first time Andrade would ever compete against a former world champion in his 15-year professional career. At this stage, none of his previous opponents had ever gone on to win a world title. It was also Andrade's first PPV headline fight.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Benavidez-Demetrius Andrade, Jermall Charlo-Jose Benavidez Jr. To Land On Nov. 25 SHO PPV In San Antonio |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/david-benavidez-demetrius-andrade-jermall-charlo-jose-benavidez-jr-land-on-nov-25-sho-ppv-san-antonio--178165 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> The event was yet to be formally announced and a week later the handlers moved the event to take place in Las Vegas at the [[Michelob Ultra Arena|Michelob ULTRA Arena]], before officially announcing the card on October 12. This would be Andrade's second time fighting in Las Vegas, last being November 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Benavidez-Andrade November 25 SHO PPV To Now Take Place In Las Vegas |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/benavidez-andrade-november-25-sho-ppv-now-take-place-las-vegas--178341 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

Speaking at the press conference, Andrade said, “I’m having a great training camp and I can’t wait for November 25. I expect myself and David Benavidez to bring our best on fight night and give the fans a memorable matchup. I have the tools and ability to beat anybody, and I’ll win this fight because of the confidence I have in my skills.” Benavidez was expecting no less than a stoppage win for himself. The fight was contested for Benavidez's [[Interim championship|interim]] [[List of WBC world champions#Super middleweight|WBC super middleweight]] title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Benavidez: Andrade is Slick - But I'm Bigger, Stronger, Better Boxer |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/david-benavidez-andrade-slick-im-bigger-stronger-better-boxer--178428 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2023-10-10 |title=David Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade official for November 25th in Las Vegas |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/10/10/23911767/david-benavidez-vs-demetrius-andrade-official-november-25-las-vegas-boxing-news-2023 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref> Andrade was confident he could find multiple ways to win, by relying on his ability and movement. He hoped a win here would propel him on to even bigger fights and domination of the super middleweight division.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade: You're Gonna See Me at My Best Finesse Game Against Benavidez |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-youre-gonna-see-me-my-best-finesse-game-against-benavidez--179067 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade: I'm Looking To Conquer The Whole Super Middleweight Division |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-im-looking-conquer-whole-super-middleweight-division--179438 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Benavidez weighed in at 167 pounds, whilst Andrade was a little heavier at 167.6 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=karlfreitag |date=2023-11-24 |title=Boxing News: Benavidez, Andrade make weight » February 11, 2025 |url=https://fightnews.com/benavidez-andrade-make-weight/155355 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=fightnews.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Before the fight, it was reported by ESPN Andrade had rehydrated to 190 pounds, since the weigh in. Andrade suffered his first professional career defeat, being stopped in round 6, after the towel came in, giving Benavidez the TKO win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-26 |title=Round-by-round: Benavidez stops Andrade, wants Canelo next |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/38961092/david-benavidez-vs-demetrius-andrade-live-boxing-results-analysis |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> He started the fight quick, winning the opening couple of rounds. The tide changed in the fourth round. Andrade was in his rhythm, boxing well until Benavidez connected with a hard right hand, dropping Andrade to the floor. Andrade beat the count, but was hit with a huge left hook followed by combinations. Instead of attempting to slow down the pace of the fight in round 5, Andrade showed his toughness in trying to trade blows with Benavidez. Andrade again started the sixth round confidently, landing his own combinations and an uppercut, which pushed his opponent back but Benavidez continued to land hard shot. The round ended with Andrade with blood pouring from his mouth. His corner then waived off the fight. At the time of stoppage, the three judges scorecards read 59-54, 58-55 & 57-56 in favour of Benavidez.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade Scorecard |url=https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/david-benavidez-vs-demetrius-andrade/scorecard |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=PBC Boxing |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-11-26 |title=David Benavidez beats Demetrius Andrade before calling out Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/67536461#:~:text=David%20Benavidez%20beats%20Demetrius%20Andrade,'Canelo'%20Alvarez%20-%20BBC%20Sport |access-date=2025-02-11 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref>

During the post-fight interviews, Benavidez was greeted by former heavyweight champion [[Mike Tyson]] and he called out for a super fight against Álvarez. Andrade congratulated him, “I thought overall I did everything I needed to do to get the bigger man off me. David’s definitely a hell of a fighter. Nobody was even willing to get in the ring with him. I tried to become a three-division world champion. That’s not far-fetched. David was the man tonight. Congratulations to him and his family. We move on, and we’re gonna keep pushing.” Benavidez thought Andrade would be tougher opponent, which was said with no disrespect.<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Benavidez Beats Down, Stops Demetrius Andrade in Six Rounds |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/david-benavidez-beats-down-stops-demetrius-andrade-six-rounds--179547 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-26 |title=Benavidez serves notice to Canelo with TKO win |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/38981982/david-benavidez-triumphs-demetrius-andrade-corner-stops-bout |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=David Benavidez Was Expecting Andrade To Be a Tougher Opponent |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/david-benavidez-expecting-andrade-tougher-opponent--179589 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> According to [[CompuBox|Compubox]], Benavidez landed 117 of 336 punches thrown (35%), 78 of them which came in round 5 and 6 alone, and Andrade landed 68 of his 259 thrown (26%).<ref>{{Cite web |title=David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade - CompuBox Punch Stats |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/david-benavidez-vs-demetrius-andrade-compubox-punch-stats--179557 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> It was reported that Andrade would have a base purse of $1.5 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-25 |title=David Benavidez vs Demetrius Andrade: How much money will the fighters earn? |url=https://www.marca.com/en/boxing/2023/11/25/6562385e22601d7f558b4571.html |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=MARCA |language=en}}</ref> According to Rick Glaser, the fight did less than 60,000 PPV buys, generating below $5 million in revenue.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-06 |title=Benavidez and Andrade sold 60 thousand streams |url=https://ringside24.com/en/99186-benavidez-and-andrade-sold-60-thousand-streams |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=ringside24.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== Career from 2024 ====
Following the defeat, one of Andrade's trainers Andre Rozier felt he struggled with a bigger boxer and the size disadvantage. Rozier wanted Andrade to drop back down to middleweight and believed he could become successful in becoming a two-time world champion at the weight.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andre Rozier Wants Demetrius Andrade To Return To The Middleweight Division |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andre-rozier-wants-demetrius-andrade-return-middleweight-division--179611 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> Rozier stated there should not be an issue for him to drop the weight as long as he follows a nutrition change. [[Carlos Adames|Carlos Adames']] name was brought up as he held the interim WBC belt.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andre Rozier Wants Demetrius Andrade To Fight Carlos Adames |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/andre-rozier-wants-demetrius-andrade-fight-carlos-adames--180433 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> On December 31, 2024 Andrade appeared in an interview talking about personal struggles over the past year. He highlighted some names that he wanted to fight and confirmed that he would not be returning to middleweight, as he believed there was not much left to achieve in the division.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Andrade wants Edgar Berlanga, Jermall Charlo, Jaime Munguia or Caleb Plant |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-wants-edgar-berlanga-jermall-charlo-jaime-munguia-or-caleb-plant--201050 |access-date=2025-02-11 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Outside of boxing ==
On December 6, 2018 it was reported that Andrade had been arrested after he was caught driving in his [[Mercedes-Benz|Mercedes]] with a [[Glock#Glock 19|Glock 19]] pistol. The pistol was found in a [[Louis Vuitton]] bag. After doing some checks, the Providence Police found that Andrade did not have a permit to hold the gun. According to the reports, Andrade told the police he had the gun because of his 'fame and wealth', however the detective Maj. David Lapatin explained there was no reason not to have a permit regardless. Two policemen, who were driving along the road at 2:30&nbsp;a.m. local time, originally came over to Andrade's car after he was seen blocking traffic talking to another person in a Mercedes. The police also found a [[Magazine (firearms)|magazine with 10 rounds]] in the bag. Andrade was released on bail the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/demetrius-andrade-arrested-firearm-found-car--134385|title=Demetrius Andrade Arrested After Firearm Found in Car|website=BoxingScene.com|date=December 6, 2018 |language=en-us|access-date=2018-12-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20181206/boxing-champ-charged-with-carrying-gun-without-permit-in-providence|title=Boxing champ charged with carrying gun without permit in Providence|last=Milkovits|first=Amanda|website=providencejournal.com|language=en|access-date=2018-12-14}}</ref>

==Professional boxing record==
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|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|33
|{{no2}}Loss
|32–1
|align=left|[[David Benavidez]]
|RTD
|6 (12), {{small|3:00}}
|Nov 25, 2023
|align=left|{{small|[[Michelob Ultra Arena]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], U.S.}}
|align=left|{{small|For [[World Boxing Council|WBC]] [[interim championship|interim]] [[super middleweight]] title}}
|-
|32
|{{yes2}}Win
|32–0
|align=left|Demond Nicholson
|UD
|10
|Jan 7, 2023
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Capital One Arena]], [[Washington, D.C.]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|31
|{{yes2}}Win
|31–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Jason Quigley (boxer)|Jason Quigley]]
|TKO
|2 (12), {{small|2:24}}
|Nov 19, 2021
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[SNHU Arena]], Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO middleweight title}}
|-
|30
|{{yes2}}Win
|30–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Liam Williams (boxer)|Liam Williams]]
|UD
|12
|Apr 17, 2021
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino]], [[Hollywood, Florida]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO middleweight title}}
|-
|29
|{{yes2}}Win
|29–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Luke Keeler]]
|TKO
|9 (12), {{small|2:59}}
|Jan 30, 2020
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Meridian at Island Gardens, [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO middleweight title}}
|-
|28
|{{yes2}}Win
|28–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Maciej Sulęcki]]
|UD
|12
|Jun 29, 2019
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Dunkin' Donuts Center]], [[Providence, Rhode Island]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO middleweight title}}
|-
|-
|27
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Artur Akavov]]
|TKO
|12 (12), {{small|2:36}}
|Jan 18, 2019
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Hulu Theater]], New York City, New York, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO middleweight title}}
|-
|26
|{{yes2}}Win 
|26–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Walter Kautondokwa
|UD
|12
|Oct 20, 2018
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[TD Garden]], [[Boston, Massachusetts]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[list of WBO world champions#Middleweight|WBO middleweight title]]}}
|-
|25
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Alantez Fox]]
|UD
|12
|Oct 21, 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.}}
|
|-
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Jack Culcay]]
|SD
|12
|Mar 11, 2017
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Friedrich-Ebert-Halle]], [[Ludwigshafen]], Germany}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won [[list of WBA world champions#Super welterweight|WBA (Regular) light middleweight title]]}}
|-
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Willie Nelson (boxer)|Willie Nelson]]
|TKO
|12 (12), {{small|1:38}}
|Jun 11, 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Turning Stone Resort Casino]], [[Verona, New York]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|22
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Dario Fabian Pucheta
|TKO
|2 (10), {{small|0:50}}
|Oct 17, 2015
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBO International light middleweight title}}
|-
|21
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Brian Rose (boxer)|Brian Rose]]
|TKO
|7 (12), {{small|1:19}}
|Jun 14, 2014
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Barclays Center]], [[New York City]], New York, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Retained WBO light middleweight title}}
|-
|20
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Vanes Martirosyan]]
|{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}
|12
|Nov 9, 2013
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[American Bank Center]], [[Corpus Christi, Texas]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;" |{{small|Won vacant [[list of WBO world champions#Junior middleweight|WBO light middleweight title]]}}
|-
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Freddy Hernández]]
|UD
|10
|Jan 21, 2013
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Paramount, [[Huntington, New York]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|18
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Alexis Hloros
|TKO
|2 (10), {{small|2:58}}
|Sep 20, 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.}}
|
|-
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Rudy Cisneros]]
|KO
|1 (10), {{small|3:00}}
|May 5, 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Ángel Hernández (boxer)|Ángel Hernández]]
|TKO
|2 (10), {{small|1:39}}
|Feb 10, 2012
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Saul Duran
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|3 (10), {{small|3:00}}
|Sep 21, 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S.}}
|
|-
|14
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–0
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Grady Brewer]]
|UD
|10
|Aug 19, 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Horseshoe Hammond|Horseshoe Casino]], [[Hammond, Indiana]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Omar Bell
|KO
|2 (8), {{small|1:31}}
|Apr 22, 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|
|-
|12
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Alberto Herrera
|UD
|8
|Jan 7, 2011
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Cox Pavilion]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Dave Saunders
|KO
|2 (8), {{small|2:55}}
|Sep 15, 2010
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Verizon Wireless Arena]], [[Manchester, New Hampshire]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|10
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Geoffrey Spruiell
|UD
|6
|Apr 2, 2010
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Bernardo Guereca
|KO
|1 (6), {{small|1:18}}
|Jan 15, 2010
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Civic Center, Laredo, Texas, U.S.}}
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Chris Chatman
|UD
|6
|Oct 3, 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.}}
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–0
|style="text-align:left;"|John Williams
|TKO
|6 (6), {{small|2:33}}
|Sep 4, 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.}}
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Chad Greenleaf
|KO
|2 (6), {{small|1:38}}
|Aug 1, 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Tony Hirsch
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|4
|Jun 19, 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas, U.S.}}
|
|-
|4
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Arnulfo Javier Romero
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|2 (4), {{small|2:53}}
|Mar 20, 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Laredo Entertainment Center|Entertainment Center]], [[Laredo, Texas]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|3
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Tom Joseph
|TKO
|1 (4), {{small|1:53}}
|Mar 6, 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Mohegan Sun Arena]], [[Montville, Connecticut]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Eric Marriott
|TKO
|4 (4), {{small|0:50}}
|Nov 29, 2008
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Twin River Event Center]], [[Lincoln, Rhode Island]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Patrick Cape
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|2 (4), {{small|0:24}}
|Oct 23, 2008
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Northern Quest Resort & Casino]], [[Airway Heights, Washington]], U.S.}}
|
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*{{BoxRec|id=468433}}
*[http://www.amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/WorldChamps2007.html 2007 World Amateur Championship results]
*[http://www.boxing-scoop.com/show_boxer.php?boxer_ID=922 Demetrius Andrade amateur boxing record]
*[https://box.live/boxers/demetrius-andrade/ Demetrius Andrade - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]

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