{"id":10515,"date":"2017-03-12T01:24:26","date_gmt":"2017-03-12T06:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/banner-promotions.com\/?p=10515"},"modified":"2017-03-12T12:10:16","modified_gmt":"2017-03-12T16:10:16","slug":"demetrius-andrade-wins-wba-junior-middleweight-title-with-split-decision-over-jack-culcay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banner-promotions.com\/?p=10515","title":{"rendered":"Demetrius Andrade wins WBA Junior Middleweight title with split decision over Jack Culcay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ludwigshafen, Germany (March 11, 2017)–Demetrius Andrade walked into the lions den and came out of it a two-time world champion with a 12-round split decision to capture the WBA Junior Middleweight world title over defending champion Jack Culcay in Ludwigshafen, Germany.<\/p>\n

Andrade was the superior boxer, who controlled the bout with his combination punching as he worked the body and then came upstairs to the head of Culcay. Andrade kept a solid distance with his jab, that thwarted Culcay’s oncoming rushes. It was a tough grueling battle as Culcay (22-2, 11 KO’s) tried to bull his way in, had some, but little success and, Andrade was consistently finishing off the exchanges with the prominent punches.<\/p>\n

The fight had entertaining exchanges throughout, but it was the workrate of Andrade that was the difference to the tune of 116-112 twice while Culcay took a card 115-114.<\/p>\n

“I thought I did everything that I needed to do. I came to Germany and took the title,”said Andrade. “Culcay came like a champion, but I was the better man. I outlanded him and I came out with the victory.”<\/p>\n

Andrade (24-0, 16 KO’s) of Providence, Rhode Island is now a 2-time world champion as he adds the WBA belt to his trophy case.<\/p>\n

“It feels great. It was a great opportunity to come over here. I never lost my other belt in the ring, so it feels like “And still, and the New, and still undefeated” world champion”<\/p>\n

“I just want to fight the best. Line them up, and I will knock all the champions down.”<\/p>\n

With the title, Andrade will look to come back to the United States and defend his crown. I just want to thank my whole team, everyone in Providence, New England, Matrix Aerospace, SNAC, Everlast, and my promoters. ”<\/p>\n