U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade signs pro contract
Former U.S. Olympian and reigning World Amateur Champion Demetrius Andrade has signed a promotional contract with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Art Pelullo's Banner Promotions. DeGuardia, a former Golden Gloves champ, is from the Bronx.
The 20- year-old Andrade, from Providence, Rhode Island, lost a controversial decision in the quarterfinals in Beijing. In the amateur ranks, Andrade was a two-time Golden Gloves Champion, and two-time National Champion, he won the silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games and he won the 2007 World Championship, the first American boxer to do so since 1999.
"Demetrius was hands down the best fighter at the Olympics and best amateur prospect I have seen in a long time. I have been following Demetrius for a longtime and we are very excited he has chosen us to be an integral part of his promotional team to lead him in his professional career. Demetrius is a big strong kid with very fast hands and devastating power. He reminds me of a cross between Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns with his lean body frame, quick hands and one punch knockout power" said DeGuardia.
Andrade fights at welterweight.
-- CASSIDY
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