Demetrius Andrade criticized the choice of rivals Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and assured the Mexican boxer never wanted to face him.
“At the end of the day, Canelo he wants to be a united champion against soft rivals, ” Andrade in interview with Fight hype“That is not a real legacy, that is not a real champion, that is not a champion by heart. You have had the power thanks to the work of Golden Boy (Promotions
Andrade think the Canelo He is a dedicated fighter, but he has his criticisms.
Canelo did well, ”he explained Andrade“He is dedicated, I can see he is working hard. I take my hat off to every hunter who steps into the ring. But in terms of being the best Libra for Libra, you’re not (the best) Libra for Libra if you haven’t beaten someone who’s really famous, like Demetrius AndradeJermall) Charlo Caleb Plant David BenavidezThese are real names. Do not Liam Y Callum SmithSorry, it’s not because you don’t respect them, but they have no merits other than Demetrius Andrade
Andrade also criticized the moment when the Canelo he fought some of the biggest names in his history.
“Then they glorify him as (the best) pound for pound,” he added. Demetrius, “When his most important fight in his career is, in my opinion Shane MosleyThe best) Shane Mosley I would have ripped his head off, he (better) Miguel Cotto I would have kicked his ass. And then they tried with Floyd MayweatherThey thought he was old enough to beat him and it didn’t work for them. ‘
Demetrius Andrade’s challenge to Canelo Álvarez
Demetrius Andrade, middleweight champion of the OMB, I confirm that Canelo Alvarez He turned down a proposal to face him when he passed 160 pounds.
“When Eddie Hearn said $ 7 million Charlo, there was no answer ”, revealed Andrade“Many people will not know this! DAZN offered 5 million more Canelo to fight with me. Instead, he went up (division) and fought (Sergey) KovalevHe said, ‘no, I’m fine with this money, I’m going to beat it and I’m going to be a one, two, three, four-time champion against someone who’s done.