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By Thomas Gerbasi - This is the rite of passage they don’t tell you about when you enter the world of professional boxing. Opponents falling out for whatever reason, including a desire to not be a part of your highlight reel; the media questioning your progression up the ladder, fans wondering when you’re going to fight someone who is going to test you.
In a nutshell, that was 2010 for 2008 United States Olympian Demetrius Andrade. Still unbeaten as a pro, still on most pundits’ Top Prospects lists, Andrade nonetheless only fought three times last year against pedestrian opposition and ate some backlash from fans and those in the media, including ESPN commentator Teddy Atlas.
Yet the 22-year old from Providence, Rhode Island took everything in stride.
“I just basically keep it moving, keep focused, and I try not to pay too much attention to it,” said Andrade, who chuckled when asked if this is what he signed up for when he became a professional boxer. [Click Here To Read More]
In a nutshell, that was 2010 for 2008 United States Olympian Demetrius Andrade. Still unbeaten as a pro, still on most pundits’ Top Prospects lists, Andrade nonetheless only fought three times last year against pedestrian opposition and ate some backlash from fans and those in the media, including ESPN commentator Teddy Atlas.
Yet the 22-year old from Providence, Rhode Island took everything in stride.
“I just basically keep it moving, keep focused, and I try not to pay too much attention to it,” said Andrade, who chuckled when asked if this is what he signed up for when he became a professional boxer. [Click Here To Read More]
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