Seemingly because the starting of time, Demetrius Andrade has begged elite fighters to face him within the ring. However, regardless of calling out the likes of Jermall Charlo, Canelo Alvarez, Gennadiy Golovkin (GGG), and an extended record of different stars, he’s did not lure these large names into the squared circle.
Just lately, nonetheless, Andrade (31-0, 19 KOs) observed {that a} gigantic goal was positioned overtly on his bottom by Janibek Alimkhanuly. With the 29-year-old reeling off 12 consecutive victories to begin his profession, the Kazakhstan native was positioned completely to problem Andrade for his WBO middleweight title.
Andrade, although a proud champion, opted towards taking Alimkhanuly on his combat provide. As a substitute, the 34-year-old has determined to maneuver up in weight and can sq. off towards Demond Nicholson on January seventh, in Washington D.C.
Shortly after vacating his golden trinket, Alimkhanuly, who held the WBO interim title, was instantly elevated.
Whereas he seems again on his time at 160 kilos fondly, the previous Olympian has no regrets over the way it all performed out. In his view, Andrade believes that he ought to have been given a showdown towards somebody who introduced extra financial worth to the desk.
“It wasn’t price something for me,” mentioned Andrade to FightHype.com when requested why he bypassed a Janibek bout. “Me and GGG are in the identical lane. The identical era, period. That’s what we needs to be clapping for, not Janibek.”
In what amounted to the primary protection of his middleweight crown, Alimkhanuly seemed removed from spectacular. Though he was pegged as a gargantuan favourite towards Denzel Bentley on November twelfth, opinions have been cut up as Alimkhanuly escaped with a extremely controversial unanimous determination win.
Even with Andrade having no plans to return to his previous stomping grounds, he did admit that he tuned in to look at Alimkhanuly’s disappointing efficiency. Contemplating his current exhibiting and his general expertise, Andrade concludes that Alimkhanuly merely is not on his degree.
“This man can’t carry my luggage to the fitness center. I’m not losing my time.”