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Philadelphia (September 10, 2014)-- The World Boxing Organization ordered a bout between Jr. Middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade (21-0, 14 KO's) and Matt Korobov (24-0, 14 KO's) to fight for the vacant Middleweight championship.

"We are very happy and delighted that the WBO has given Demetrius Andrade this great opportunity to fight for the Middleweight world title," said Banner Promotions CEO Artie Pelullo.

"It's a great opportunity for Demetrius to become a two-division world champion. Matt Korobov and Demetrius Andrade were both 2007 world amateur champions & 2008 Olympians. Demetrius from the United States and Korobov from Russia. As professionals they are both undefeated and their paths will finally cross."

"My partner Joe DeGuardia and I will get on the phone and call Bob Arum, who promotes Korobov and try to make this fight happen this Fall."

"I am pleased that the WBO has granted Demetrius the opportunity to add another World Championship to his impressive accomplishments. We hope and expect that this will be the second of many more Championships that he will acquire", said Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia

"I would like to thank the WBO for having faith in us and giving us the opportunity," said Andrade's father/trainer Paul Andrade.

Andrade wins.

diddy wrote:Andrade wins.

I agree. I think Andrade has better skills and better mentality than Korobov.

don't underestimate Korobov

Boxing Writer wrote:

diddy wrote:Andrade wins.

I agree. I think Andrade has better skills and better mentality than Korobov.

Andrade doesn't have better skills but I agree about mentality. If Korobov doesn't get more motivated, he will get outworked by Andrade.

korobov is andrade's best opponent so far, with the possible exception of
vanes, which was a close fight, and it is at middle. andrade is obviously
korobov's best opponent. andrade will be favored but if the odds were
crazy i wouldn't hesitate to bet on korobov. it's a test for both.

sucracristo wrote:korobov is andrade's best opponent so far, with the possible exception of
vanes, which was a close fight, and it is at middle. andrade is obviously
korobov's best opponent. andrade will be favored but if the odds were
crazy i wouldn't hesitate to bet on korobov. it's a test for both.

The fight with vanes was not close. Andrade schooled him.

jockpunk wrote:

sucracristo wrote:korobov is andrade's best opponent so far, with the possible exception of
vanes, which was a close fight, and it is at middle. andrade is obviously
korobov's best opponent. andrade will be favored but if the odds were
crazy i wouldn't hesitate to bet on korobov. it's a test for both.

The fight with vanes was not close. Andrade schooled him.

yeah, ok

Ha!

Vanes vS Andrade was a one-sided fight for the most part. The judge that gave Vanes the fight should be fired.

BAD INTENTIONS wrote:Ha!

Vanes vS Andrade was a one-sided fight for the most part. The judge that gave Vanes the fight should be fired.

the judge that had it for vanes had it 115-112. one of the judges that had it for andrade only had
him winning by one point, 114-113. if you think it was one-sided, then you think 2 of the 3 judges
should be fired, not just one.
look for someone who watched it live who was really impressed with andrade that day
http://boxrec.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f ... 4&start=25

Korobov box is not a guy who will want a slugfest. He likes to put traps and catch his opponents.