Where does Demetrius Andrade fit in at 154 after winning the WBO title over Armenian/American Vanes Martirosyan? I still haven't seen the fight yet, but that a very good win. Does he stack up with the rest of the top 10? I think so, but being from Providence Im somewhat biased.
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Where does Demetrius Andrade fit in at 154?
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Originally posted by JAB5239 View PostWhere does Demetrius Andrade fit in at 154 after winning the WBO title over Armenian/American Vanes Martirosyan? I still haven't seen the fight yet, but that a very good win. Does he stack up with the rest of the top 10? I think so, but being from Providence Im somewhat biased.
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He's in the mix, but he didn't look particularly impressive against Vanes even in winning clearly. Then again, never did Lara and Lara's obviously among the top of the division.
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Originally posted by Spray_resistant View PostTo be honest Jab it wasn't even a very clear and decisive win for him but 154 is not so great of a division anyway so he could get far.
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Originally posted by Spray_resistant View PostTo be honest Jab it wasn't even a very clear and decisive win for him but 154 is not so great of a division anyway so he could get far.Originally posted by bojangles1987 View PostHe's in the mix, but he didn't look particularly impressive against Vanes even in winning clearly. Then again, never did Lara and Lara's obviously among the top of the division.
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No one has really done anything to seperate themselves from the pack at 154. Winning that belt against Vanes definetely puts him in the mix with the top guys. Is he signed win top rank though? It'll be difficult to see him against other top fighters at 54 if he is
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Originally posted by ShoulderRoll View PostThere's no way that Vanes won the fight so in that sense it was decisive for Andrade. But he needs to keep getting better if he is going to have a long title reign.
With how he has been brought along he probably will go the Berto route and defend against of no hopers.
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Andrade is just 25, has the deepest amateur pedigree in the division outside of Lara and is a big guy to boot. He will continue to improve I think, and will be one of the toughest guys to beat at 154 and 160 eventually.
His temperament may not endear him to fans of the Gatti-Ward action though, and it'll probably be hard for him to get opportunities as a defensive southpaw who isn't signed to one of the major promoters.
In a year, I think he'll be ready for anybody at 154. And not just ready to compete, he'll be ready to beat them.
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