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Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 28 Feb 2019, 01:08
by 1okstcsb
Eddie Hearn said Demetrious Andrade will be fighting June 22nd in his Hometown of Providence, Rhode Island.
No Opponent yet, but Matt Korobov has Challenged Andrade NUMEROUS times on Twitter, They have argued/ battled verbally on Twitter on several occasions, I hope they fight, who would be a better opponent that is available at 160? Canelo and Jacobs are fighting each other, Charlo is on another network, GGG is unsigned but would he fight Andrade in Andrade's hometown?
Re: Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 28 Feb 2019, 03:54
by Best Coast
Korobov would be a great foe for Andrade. They had similar trajectories in the amateur ranks: Both won gold medals at the 2007 World Championships and both surprisingly failed to medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Korobov has yet to win a world title as a pro, so this could be another chance after coming up short against Andy Lee back in 2014. Matt did better against Jermall Charlo last December in their battle for the Interim WBC title before losing by decision.
Should be an interesting, competitive matchup if it comes off.
Re: Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 28 Feb 2019, 05:59
by Eolaithe
Matt Korobov isn’t rated by the WBO and he isn’t a DAZN fighter either. He won't be fighting Andrade next. Eddie Hearn won't allow it.
GGG wasn’t rated by the WBO either, until last month. And he’s suddenly become their highest-ranked contender, now that Billy Joe Saunders is competing at 168lbs.
Coincidentally, within the last few days, it has been announced that Gennady is close to signing a multi-million dollar three-fight (minimum) deal with DAZN.
By chance, the WBO’s world champion at 160lbs, Demetrius Andrade, is also with DAZN.
Did the WBO agree to grant the previously unranked super-middleweight, Billy Joe Saunders, an unexpected shot at their (previously believed to be vacant) 168lbs world title in order to allow the previously unranked GGG to jump to the front of the queue to face Demetrius Andrade for their 160lbs championship?
Methinks the WBO’s actions aren’t mere coincidence – they’re playing ball with DAZN.
Re: Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 28 Feb 2019, 09:34
by Onetimeonly
This is going to be a slobberknocker.
Re: Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 28 Feb 2019, 09:57
by walter5
Eolaithe wrote: ↑28 Feb 2019, 05:59
Matt Korobov isn’t rated by the WBO and he isn’t a DAZN fighter either. He won't be fighting Andrade next. Eddie Hearn won't allow it.
GGG wasn’t rated by the WBO either, until last month. And he’s suddenly become their highest-ranked contender, now that Billy Joe Saunders is competing at 168lbs.
Coincidentally, within the last few days, it has been announced that Gennady is close to signing a multi-million dollar three-fight (minimum) deal with DAZN.
By chance, the WBO’s world champion at 160lbs, Demetrius Andrade, is also with DAZN.
Did the WBO agree to grant the
previously unranked super-middleweight, Billy Joe Saunders, an unexpected shot at their (previously believed to be vacant) 168lbs world title in order to allow the
previously unranked GGG to jump to the front of the queue to face Demetrius Andrade for their 160lbs championship?
Methinks the WBO’s actions aren’t mere coincidence – they’re playing ball with DAZN.
GGG didn't sign with DAZN to fight in Providence, RI.
Re: Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 28 Feb 2019, 10:30
by Eolaithe
walter5 wrote: ↑28 Feb 2019, 09:57
Eolaithe wrote: ↑28 Feb 2019, 05:59
Matt Korobov isn’t rated by the WBO and he isn’t a DAZN fighter either. He won't be fighting Andrade next. Eddie Hearn won't allow it.
GGG wasn’t rated by the WBO either, until last month. And he’s suddenly become their highest-ranked contender, now that Billy Joe Saunders is competing at 168lbs.
Coincidentally, within the last few days, it has been announced that Gennady is close to signing a multi-million dollar three-fight (minimum) deal with DAZN.
By chance, the WBO’s world champion at 160lbs, Demetrius Andrade, is also with DAZN.
Did the WBO agree to grant the
previously unranked super-middleweight, Billy Joe Saunders, an unexpected shot at their (previously believed to be vacant) 168lbs world title in order to allow the
previously unranked GGG to jump to the front of the queue to face Demetrius Andrade for their 160lbs championship?
Methinks the WBO’s actions aren’t mere coincidence – they’re playing ball with DAZN.
GGG didn't sign with DAZN to fight in Providence, RI.
Probably not, but the venue can change if GGG/DAZN want it to.
I'm not suggesting that Gennady is definitely Andrade's opponent, but the coincidences keep mounting up.
Too many people believe that Andrade will be fighting Golovkin in the near future, but it's unknown just how soon that really is.
Re: Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 28 Feb 2019, 11:13
by SenorPipino
Andrade won't waste his time on Golovkin.
Canelo had already made it clear he wants to be undisputed middleweight champion in 2019.
DAZN won't stand in his way.
Expect Andrade to have that June tuneup fight and then meet Canelo in September for the whole bucket of marbles.
Re: Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 28 Feb 2019, 11:51
by Onetimeonly
SenorPipino wrote: ↑28 Feb 2019, 11:13
Andrade won't waste his time on Golovkin.
Canelo had already made it clear he wants to be undisputed middleweight champion in 2019.
DAZN won't stand in his way.
Expect Andrade to have that June tuneup fight and then meet Canelo in September for the whole bucket of marbles.
Much more likely scenario.
Re: Andrade fighting June 22nd
Posted: 01 Mar 2019, 00:33
by walter5
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑28 Feb 2019, 11:51
SenorPipino wrote: ↑28 Feb 2019, 11:13
Andrade won't waste his time on Golovkin.
Canelo had already made it clear he wants to be undisputed middleweight champion in 2019.
DAZN won't stand in his way.
Expect Andrade to have that June tuneup fight and then meet Canelo in September for the whole bucket of marbles.
Much more likely scenario.
I agree. The only thing GGG/Andrade fighting now does for DAZN is eliminate a future marketable Canelo opponent.