Andrade makes his first title defense against Artur Akavov on Jan 18th

[Motorcity Cobra]

Middleweight world titlist Demetrius Andrade (26-0, 16 KOs), 30, of Providence, Rhode Island, will make his first defense against Artur Akavov (19-2, 8 KOs), 33, of Russia, on Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn’s Jan. 18 card (DAZN) at the Hulu... https://t.co/BodVw2AoyE

— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) December 14, 2018

Now it's official

WBO World Middleweight Champion ���� @BooBooAndrade (26-0, 16 KOs) vs. ���� Artur Akavov (19-2, 8 KOs) set for Friday, Jan 18th at MSG Theater in New York. Live on DAZN in the US. More details to come. pic.twitter.com/8hLcEv7lTV

— WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) December 16, 2018

[KTFOKING]

I guess? Though he was competitive with a out of shape BJS. Is this the same card as Miller vs Bryan?

[Rip Chudd]

Hearn with another ****er! Get your popcorn ready!

[becauseihaveto]

Hearn looked at PBC mismatches and said "hold my beer, mate."

[MasterPlan]

Hearn looked at PBC mismatches and said "hold my beer, mate."

People were hating on that PBC schedule yet this would be the worst fight they announced if on it.

[pittapatta66]

Lol yep recognise that name, he beat BJS (who was fat and out of shape). BJS was saved by home town decision.

[DuckAdonis]

Oh ****...I like this fight, Andrade going to struggle I bet. Akavov is better than y'all think and it wasn't just 'a bad night for BJS. It will look like the Culcay fight, who is also underrated

It's certainly better than BigBumDokwa

[Idunnoshet]

Trying to remember who was the last Live Body Andrade actually fought ?
Maybe Martirosian . Result - split decision .
Andrade ain't all that .

[Curt Henning]

another matchroom+DAZN mega event!!!!!

[Motorcity Cobra]

Oh ****...I like this fight, Andrade going to struggle I bet. Akavov is better than y'all think and it wasn't just 'a bad night for BJS. It will look like the Culcay fight, who is also underrated

It's certainly better than BigBumDokwa

Andrade either struggles or plays with his food.