Liam Williams v Demetrius Andrade

[TonnnnUK]

A deserved opportunity for Liam.....he's got better and better since his losses to Smith and rebounded well. This could be a step up too far, but a good fight!

[Spicoli]

Going to be a tough night for Liam but I reckon he'll give more adversity to Andrade than he's faced in some time. Boo Boo can box no doubt but I never rule out a let down with a champ turning 33 this month and who has been very pedestrian, less spectacular and has seen his 'big fight' opportunities' fall away. He could come in stale... but he'll most likely look at it as an overdue breakout statement and win going away. Should be good.

[SlimTrae]

Was hoping it would be BJS, but Liam is cool too.

[Master]

LIAM WILLIAMS finally gets his second shot at a world title when he takes on Demetrius Andrade this weekend.
The Welshman has looked emphatic as a middleweight and is now in a mandatory position to challenge for the WBO strap at 160lbs.

Andrade, however, believes himself to be one of the slickest boxers in the sport, and is aiming to remain undefeated.

William's clash with Andrade will take place on Saturday, April 17.

The main card will get going from 8pm UK time, with Williams vs Andrade to begin at around 11pm.

The fight will take place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

There will be no fans in attendance at the event because of coronavirus restrictions.

Demetrius Andrade vs Liam Williams, 12 rounds, for Andrade’s WBO middleweight title
Carlos Gongora vs Christopher Pearson, 12 rounds, super middleweights
Mahammadrasul Majidov vs Andrey Fedosov, 12 rounds, heavyweights
Otha Jones III vs Jorge Castaneda, 8 rounds, lightweights
Arthur Biyarslanov vs Israel Mercado, 8 rounds, junior welterweights
Alexis Espino vs Ty McLeod, 6 rounds, super middleweights
Aaron Aponte vs Javier Martinez, 4 rounds, junior welterweights

“When I win this fight, the options and opportunities are endless," Williams told SunSport. "And I am going to get the massive fights and massive paydays I deserve.

“I want to go on and make a massive name for myself, alongside some of Wales’ other great fighters like Joe Calzaghe, Nathan Cleverly, Gavin Rees and Lee Selby.

“For me to put my name alongside those former world champions will be massive.

“He is a tall and rangy southpaw so he is going to come out poking and picking at the start and make the beginning a challenge.

“But then I am going to get on him, break him down and stop him. I think anytime after rounds six or seven I will be able to stop him.”

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/14627...nel-undercard/

[Primo Carnera]

I like Williams , he’s technically very accomplished, and I would love to see him do this. But I always felt he wasn’t a very big LMW , so at MW I think he’s gonna struggle against a pretty decent fighter.
I hope I’m wrong.

[Master]

I like Williams , he’s technically very accomplished, and I would love to see him do this. But I always felt he wasn’t a very big LMW , so at MW I think he’s gonna struggle against a pretty decent fighter.
I hope I’m wrong.

I agree, hope he wins this as he is in the form of his life.

[SlimTrae]

I like Williams , he’s technically very accomplished, and I would love to see him do this. But I always felt he wasn’t a very big LMW , so at MW I think he’s gonna struggle against a pretty decent fighter.
I hope I’m wrong.

Nope, you'll be right. Andrade UD.

[Dark Lord Al]

Williams has that Colin Jones look about him, solid, good chin, and hammer fisted.
I will be wanting him to win.