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Demetrius Andrade makes loud statement with second-round KO of Jason Quigley

Demetrius Andrade made a loud statement with second-round knockout of Jason Quigley on Saturday in New Hampshire.

Demetrius Andrade might’ve provided the most compelling evidence yet that he deserves a big fight.

The 33-year-old WBO middleweight titleholder put Jason Quigley down three times before stopping him in the second round of a brutally one-sided fight Saturday night at SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Andrade’s fifth defense of his belt was his most dominating, which is the message he wanted to send opponents who are reluctant to face him.

“I’m 31-0, WBO champion, 2008 Olympian. What do I have to keep on doing? I don’t get it. That’s it. Line ’em up,” he said in the ring immediately afterward.

The first few minutes of the fight were uneventful, as the fighters tried to gauge what the other had.

Demetrius Andrade celebrates his dominating victory.  Billie Weiss / Getty Images

Then everything changed in an instant. Andrade (31-0, 19 KOs) hurt Quigley (19-2, 14 KOs) with a right hook and forced the 30-year-old Irishman to the canvas with a follow-up flurry, ending with a right-left.

Quigley, hurt but able to fight, got up and survived the round but it was clear at that point hat he was vulnerable.

Andrade fought patiently for the first half of Round 2 and then, with about a minute to go, the southpaw landed a left hook that put Quigley down on his butt. The challenger hit the canvas once more under the weight of punishing barrage, prompting referee Arthur Mercante Jr. to stop the fight.

Whether fellow titleholders Jermall Charlo (WBC), Ryota Murata (WBA) and Gennadiy Golovkin (IBF) took notice is anyone’s guess.

Charlo was a candidate to face undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez but it appears the Mexican will jump to cruiserweight to face titleholder Ilunga Makabu, which seems to leave Charlo’s schedule open.

Murata and Golovkin are set to face off in a unification bout on Dec. 29. The winner might chose to face Andrade to unify three titles. Another possibility is former 154-pound champ Jaime Munguia, who is now a hot middleweight contender

Andrade, who has yet to mix it up with a star, retains hope that one of the above will risk fighting the athletic, awkward 160-pound champ from Rhode Island.

“Jaime Munguia needs to be fighting me if he’s looking to fight Triple-G (Golovkin),” he said. “Or the winner or loser of Triple-G and Murata. I’ll fight either one of them because they’re both elite, top fighters.

“I want to get in there with best. I want to prove that I’m able to get in there and win.”

He’s been saying the same thing for long time. We’ll see if anything changes.

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Demetrius Andrade makes loud statement with second-round KO of Jason Quigley

Demetrius Andrade made a loud statement with second-round knockout of Jason Quigley on Saturday in New Hampshire.

Demetrius Andrade might’ve provided the most compelling evidence yet that he deserves a big fight.

The 33-year-old WBO middleweight titleholder put Jason Quigley down three times before stopping him in the second round of a brutally one-sided fight Saturday night at SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Andrade’s fifth defense of his belt was his most dominating, which is the message he wanted to send opponents who are reluctant to face him.

“I’m 31-0, WBO champion, 2008 Olympian. What do I have to keep on doing? I don’t get it. That’s it. Line ’em up,” he said in the ring immediately afterward.

The first few minutes of the fight were uneventful, as the fighters tried to gauge what the other had.

Demetrius Andrade celebrates his dominating victory.  Billie Weiss / Getty Images

Then everything changed in an instant. Andrade (31-0, 19 KOs) hurt Quigley (19-2, 14 KOs) with a right hook and forced the 30-year-old Irishman to the canvas with a follow-up flurry, ending with a right-left.

Quigley, hurt but able to fight, got up and survived the round but it was clear at that point hat he was vulnerable.

Andrade fought patiently for the first half of Round 2 and then, with about a minute to go, the southpaw landed a left hook that put Quigley down on his butt. The challenger hit the canvas once more under the weight of punishing barrage, prompting referee Arthur Mercante Jr. to stop the fight.

Whether fellow titleholders Jermall Charlo (WBC), Ryota Murata (WBA) and Gennadiy Golovkin (IBF) took notice is anyone’s guess.

Charlo was a candidate to face undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez but it appears the Mexican will jump to cruiserweight to face titleholder Ilunga Makabu, which seems to leave Charlo’s schedule open.

Murata and Golovkin are set to face off in a unification bout on Dec. 29. The winner might chose to face Andrade to unify three titles. Another possibility is former 154-pound champ Jaime Munguia, who is now a hot middleweight contender

Andrade, who has yet to mix it up with a star, retains hope that one of the above will risk fighting the athletic, awkward 160-pound champ from Rhode Island.

“Jaime Munguia needs to be fighting me if he’s looking to fight Triple-G (Golovkin),” he said. “Or the winner or loser of Triple-G and Murata. I’ll fight either one of them because they’re both elite, top fighters.

“I want to get in there with best. I want to prove that I’m able to get in there and win.”

He’s been saying the same thing for long time. We’ll see if anything changes.

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Julio Cesar Martinez-McWilliams Arroyo fight ruled no-contest

The Julio Cesar Martinez-McWilliams Arroyo fight was ruled no-contest after Arroyo was cut Saturday.

Flyweight titleholder Julio Cesar Martinez’s defense against McWilliams Arroyo on the Demetrius Andrade-Jason Quigley card Saturday was ruled a no-contest.

Arroyo suffered two cuts above his right eye, which were attributed to an accidental head butt in a bloody second round. After the round, the ring doctor asked Arroyo whether he could see out of the eye and he said he couldn’t even though it wasn’t bleeding at that moment. Thus, the fight was stopped.

Did Arroyo (21-4, 16 KOs) quit? That will be how many see it.

The fight had been wild leading up to the abrupt ending. Arroyo put the champion down with left hook midway through the opening round and Martinez (18-1, 14 KOs) returned the favor in the final seconds with the same punch, hurting Arroyo badly.

Martinez put Arroyo down again with a right to the side of the head and a push in the middle of Round 2, during which the cuts bled profusely.

Then came Arroyo’s decision to stop fighting, which initially sent Martinez into a passionate celebration. However, much to his dismay, he soon learned that the fight would be ruled a no-contest.

Martinez was making the fourth defense of the title he won by stopping Cristofer Rosales in 2019. This was Arroyo’s third shot at a major title. The Puerto Rican lost to Amnat Ruenroeng and Roman Gonzalez in previous championship bouts.

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Julio Cesar Martinez-McWilliams Arroyo fight ruled no-contest

The Julio Cesar Martinez-McWilliams Arroyo fight was ruled no-contest after Arroyo was cut Saturday.

Flyweight titleholder Julio Cesar Martinez’s defense against McWilliams Arroyo on the Demetrius Andrade-Jason Quigley card Saturday was ruled a no-contest.

Arroyo suffered two cuts above his right eye, which were attributed to an accidental head butt in a bloody second round. After the round, the ring doctor asked Arroyo whether he could see out of the eye and he said he couldn’t even though it wasn’t bleeding at that moment. Thus, the fight was stopped.

Did Arroyo (21-4, 16 KOs) quit? That will be how many see it.

The fight had been wild leading up to the abrupt ending. Arroyo put the champion down with left hook midway through the opening round and Martinez (18-1, 14 KOs) returned the favor in the final seconds with the same punch, hurting Arroyo badly.

Martinez put Arroyo down again with a right to the side of the head and a push in the middle of Round 2, during which the cuts bled profusely.

Then came Arroyo’s decision to stop fighting, which initially sent Martinez into a passionate celebration. However, much to his dismay, he soon learned that the fight would be ruled a no-contest.

Martinez was making the fourth defense of the title he won by stopping Cristofer Rosales in 2019. This was Arroyo’s third shot at a major title. The Puerto Rican lost to Amnat Ruenroeng and Roman Gonzalez in previous championship bouts.

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Demetrius Andrade vs. Jason Quigley: date, time, odds, how to watch, background

Demetrius Andrade vs. Jason Quigley: date, time, odds, how to watch, background.

DEMETRIUS ANDRADE is scheduled to defend his middleweight title against JASON QUIGLEY on friday in manchester, new Hampshire.

 

Demetrius Andrade (30-0, 18 KOs) vs. Jason Quigley (19-1, 14 KOs)

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 19
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: SNHU Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • TV/Stream: DAZN
  • Cost: DAZN is $19.99 per month or $99 annually
  • Division: Middleweight
  • At stake: Andrade’s WBO title
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Andrade 10½-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs. Ronny Rios, junior featherweights (for Akhmadaliev’s IBF and WBA titles); Julio Cesar Martinez vs. McWilliams Arroyo, flyweights (for Martinez’s WBC title); Kali Reis vs. Jessica Camara, junior welterweights (for Reis’ WBA and vacant WBO titles)
  • Prediction: Andrade KO 8
  • Background: One could debate whether Andrade is one of the most-avoided boxers, which is a common notion. The fact is the two-division titleholder has faced a long list of solid, but second-tier opponents, the one possible exception being Vanes Martirosyan back in 2013. He last fought in April, when he easily outpointed Liam Williams in his fourth title defense. Many observers believe the 33-year-old southpaw could give anyone problems with his athleticism and awkward style but we’d have to see him against a next-level opponent to know for sure. Quigley isn’t that type of opponent. The 30-year-old Irishman had a vast and successful amateur career, which gave him a solid fundamental foundation. This is his chance to do something special in the paid ranks. He has won three consecutive fights since he was stopped after nine rounds by Tureano Johnson in July 2019, including a majority decision over solid, but limited Shane Mosley Jr. this past May. Andrade is a significant step up in opposition for Quigley. Hence the long odds he faces in the fight. The card is solid when you factor in the three world title fights below Andrade-Quigley.

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Demetrius Andrade vs. Jason Quigley: date, time, odds, how to watch, background

Demetrius Andrade vs. Jason Quigley: date, time, odds, how to watch, background.

DEMETRIUS ANDRADE is scheduled to defend his middleweight title against JASON QUIGLEY on friday in manchester, new Hampshire.

 

Demetrius Andrade (30-0, 18 KOs) vs. Jason Quigley (19-1, 14 KOs)

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 19
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (main event later in show)
  • Where: SNHU Arena, Manchester, New Hampshire
  • TV/Stream: DAZN
  • Cost: DAZN is $19.99 per month or $99 annually
  • Division: Middleweight
  • At stake: Andrade’s WBO title
  • Pound-for-pound ranking: None
  • Odds: Andrade 10½-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets)
  • Also on the card: Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs. Ronny Rios, junior featherweights (for Akhmadaliev’s IBF and WBA titles); Julio Cesar Martinez vs. McWilliams Arroyo, flyweights (for Martinez’s WBC title); Kali Reis vs. Jessica Camara, junior welterweights (for Reis’ WBA and vacant WBO titles)
  • Prediction: Andrade KO 8
  • Background: One could debate whether Andrade is one of the most-avoided boxers, which is a common notion. The fact is the two-division titleholder has faced a long list of solid, but second-tier opponents, the one possible exception being Vanes Martirosyan back in 2013. He last fought in April, when he easily outpointed Liam Williams in his fourth title defense. Many observers believe the 33-year-old southpaw could give anyone problems with his athleticism and awkward style but we’d have to see him against a next-level opponent to know for sure. Quigley isn’t that type of opponent. The 30-year-old Irishman had a vast and successful amateur career, which gave him a solid fundamental foundation. This is his chance to do something special in the paid ranks. He has won three consecutive fights since he was stopped after nine rounds by Tureano Johnson in July 2019, including a majority decision over solid, but limited Shane Mosley Jr. this past May. Andrade is a significant step up in opposition for Quigley. Hence the long odds he faces in the fight. The card is solid when you factor in the three world title fights below Andrade-Quigley.

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Demetrius Andrade continues his pursuit of the golden ticket

Demetrius Andrade continues his pursuit of the golden ticket.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published at DAZN.com.

In the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” five children set out to uncover the golden ticket and take a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.

The 1971 hit is the story of Demetrius Andrade’s reign as WBO middleweight champion as he looks to defend the belt for the fifth time on Friday evening against Jason Quigley from the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The fight is available on DAZN.

Andrade (30-0, 18 KOs) checks every box when looking for a star. He’s a former Olympian, charismatic, good looking and, most important, the native of Rhode Island can fight. His problem? The notable fighters who currently or have competed at middleweight, such as Canelo Alvarez, Gennadiy Golovkin, Jermall Charlo and Billy Joe Saunders, have been reluctant to share the squared circle with Andrade.

 

After Alvarez dispatched Saunders to win the WBO super-middleweight title, Andrade crashed the presser in hopes of getting under the Mexican star’s skin to make the fight. Instead, Alvarez laughed it off and told him he hadn’t fought anybody, to which Andrade countered by saying the pound-for-pound king had avoided him.

Golovkin (41-1-1, 36 KOs) has never said why he wouldn’t entertain a bout with Andrade. Andrade was supposed to face Saunders in October 2018, but the Englishman tested positive for a banned substance and was subsequently pulled from the fight. Talks were revisited for them to meet for Saunders’ 168-pound belt at the time, but they never crossed the finish line.

When asked about future opponents before his win over Gabe Rosado, Jaime Munguia never mentioned Andrade’s name to DAZN News despite being the No. 1 contender. Then there’s Charlo, where a substantial offer was made from Andrade’s promoter Eddie Hearn, and it was rebuffed.

Most would get frustrated for not securing the opportunities they feel they deserve. Not Andrade. “Boo-Boo” knows that he and Hearn have done everything they can to ensure a big fight to show the boxing world he belongs in the conversation among the upper echelon of the sport.

“I’m not going to sit there and drive myself crazy, emotionally be upside down because I’m not getting these other name guys,” Andrade told DAZN News. “As long as I’m in the ring, I’m staying active. [I] can’t get paid unless I fight, and that’s the biggest thing. I take care of my family.

“I’m doing what I got to do, and I’m still keeping the ball rolling. And at one point in time, they’re going to have to want to be like, ‘We need to force this thing to happen.’

“If it doesn’t, then at least I can say I went to everybody’s door and tried to make it happen. There is a real boogeyman.”

Out of those five names, there’s one that bothers Andrade more than the rest because he’s an American with a perfect record who holds a 160-pound title, which the 33-year-old believes makes it the most significant matchup of all.

“Charlo,” Andrade said without hesitation. “Because for one thing, like Eddie Hearn says, ‘Two American undefeated fighters, why not?’ I think that fight is bigger than the Canelo fight, honestly. Canelo got the fan base, but that’s like the biggest fight, Charlo versus Andrade.

“Demetrius Andrade versus GGG is good. Canelo- Andrade is really good. But Charlo vs. Andrade, I think is really big.”

Andrade’s inability to land a big fight doesn’t mean he doesn’t prepare properly for those willing to meet him in the ring. Andrade could have taken Liam Williams in April because there was no golden ticket to Charlo, Canelo, GGG, Munguia or Saunders. The same for Quigley.

But that mindset isn’t in Andrade’s DNA.

“Because [of] the bigger picture and who I am and the drive,” Andrade said. “What I have inside at the end of the day, he’s trying to take what’s mine. He’s trying to take everything that I worked hard for.

“No matter what his ability or his level is to other people, for him to be in the ring with me has to be somewhat good. He’s trying to take what’s mine. Anything can happen any given night.

“I got to be on top of my game, and then how does that prove that I am looking to be one of the best or the boogeyman if I lack in preparation because I’m not getting the names I’m looking to get.”

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Demetrius Andrade continues his pursuit of the golden ticket

Demetrius Andrade continues his pursuit of the golden ticket.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published at DAZN.com.

In the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” five children set out to uncover the golden ticket and take a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.

The 1971 hit is the story of Demetrius Andrade’s reign as WBO middleweight champion as he looks to defend the belt for the fifth time on Friday evening against Jason Quigley from the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The fight is available on DAZN.

Andrade (30-0, 18 KOs) checks every box when looking for a star. He’s a former Olympian, charismatic, good looking and, most important, the native of Rhode Island can fight. His problem? The notable fighters who currently or have competed at middleweight, such as Canelo Alvarez, Gennadiy Golovkin, Jermall Charlo and Billy Joe Saunders, have been reluctant to share the squared circle with Andrade.

 

After Alvarez dispatched Saunders to win the WBO super-middleweight title, Andrade crashed the presser in hopes of getting under the Mexican star’s skin to make the fight. Instead, Alvarez laughed it off and told him he hadn’t fought anybody, to which Andrade countered by saying the pound-for-pound king had avoided him.

Golovkin (41-1-1, 36 KOs) has never said why he wouldn’t entertain a bout with Andrade. Andrade was supposed to face Saunders in October 2018, but the Englishman tested positive for a banned substance and was subsequently pulled from the fight. Talks were revisited for them to meet for Saunders’ 168-pound belt at the time, but they never crossed the finish line.

When asked about future opponents before his win over Gabe Rosado, Jaime Munguia never mentioned Andrade’s name to DAZN News despite being the No. 1 contender. Then there’s Charlo, where a substantial offer was made from Andrade’s promoter Eddie Hearn, and it was rebuffed.

Most would get frustrated for not securing the opportunities they feel they deserve. Not Andrade. “Boo-Boo” knows that he and Hearn have done everything they can to ensure a big fight to show the boxing world he belongs in the conversation among the upper echelon of the sport.

“I’m not going to sit there and drive myself crazy, emotionally be upside down because I’m not getting these other name guys,” Andrade told DAZN News. “As long as I’m in the ring, I’m staying active. [I] can’t get paid unless I fight, and that’s the biggest thing. I take care of my family.

“I’m doing what I got to do, and I’m still keeping the ball rolling. And at one point in time, they’re going to have to want to be like, ‘We need to force this thing to happen.’

“If it doesn’t, then at least I can say I went to everybody’s door and tried to make it happen. There is a real boogeyman.”

Out of those five names, there’s one that bothers Andrade more than the rest because he’s an American with a perfect record who holds a 160-pound title, which the 33-year-old believes makes it the most significant matchup of all.

“Charlo,” Andrade said without hesitation. “Because for one thing, like Eddie Hearn says, ‘Two American undefeated fighters, why not?’ I think that fight is bigger than the Canelo fight, honestly. Canelo got the fan base, but that’s like the biggest fight, Charlo versus Andrade.

“Demetrius Andrade versus GGG is good. Canelo- Andrade is really good. But Charlo vs. Andrade, I think is really big.”

Andrade’s inability to land a big fight doesn’t mean he doesn’t prepare properly for those willing to meet him in the ring. Andrade could have taken Liam Williams in April because there was no golden ticket to Charlo, Canelo, GGG, Munguia or Saunders. The same for Quigley.

But that mindset isn’t in Andrade’s DNA.

“Because [of] the bigger picture and who I am and the drive,” Andrade said. “What I have inside at the end of the day, he’s trying to take what’s mine. He’s trying to take everything that I worked hard for.

“No matter what his ability or his level is to other people, for him to be in the ring with me has to be somewhat good. He’s trying to take what’s mine. Anything can happen any given night.

“I got to be on top of my game, and then how does that prove that I am looking to be one of the best or the boogeyman if I lack in preparation because I’m not getting the names I’m looking to get.”

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Jason Quigley vows to ‘take care of business’ against Demetrius Andrade

Jason Quigley vows to “take care of business” against Demetrius Andrade on Friday.

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com.

Ireland’s Jason Quigley is hoping his army of Irish fans can give him an extra boost against WBO middleweight titleholder Demetrius Andrade on Friday night.

The fight is taking place at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, which is home territory for Andrade.

Quigley is counting on an Irish invasion to help swing the fight in his favor in his first attempt to win a 160-pound title.

“There’s nothing like the Irish fans, and I cannot really imagine what it’s going to be like come fight night,” Quigley said ahead of the clash, which is being broadcast live on DAZN.

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“We all know how loud and proud they are, and that’s giving me more excitement. And these are the types of things as well that can get fighters through a difficult period of a fight.

“When you are in the ring and you are hurt, you go down, something is not going to plan, when you hear the crowd roaring you on, that can give you the extra lift and percentage to get you over the line.”

While Quigley is both nervous and excited ahead of this career defining contest, the 30-year-old is focused on the task at hand.

“In the build-up to the fight it’s about controlling emotions, the nervous energy,” he said. “You have the natural excitement inside of course, but I have a job to do on November 19, to get in there and take care of business.

“That’s been the mindset for me, I have prepared as hard for this fight as any other that I’ve had.”

Andrade vs. Quigley is the main event on a deep card, which features four world title fights. That includes Murdojon Akhamdaliev’s defenes of his WBA and IBF junior featherweight titles against Jose Velasquez.