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Who is Demetrius Andrade? Height, weight, career record, stats and KOs

David Benavidez is determined to prove he is ready to face Canelo Álvarez. However, his next opponent, Demetrius ‘Boo Boo’ Andrade , also dreams of having the opportunity to fight the Mexican boxer and unified super middleweight champion. Andrade is undefeated and has won several world titles across two weight categories. He was born in Rhode Island on February 26, 1988 , and has held the WBO middleweight championship title since 2018 after defeating Walter Kautondokwa, a native of Namibia. Demetrius Cesar Andrade Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) Reach 73+1⁄2 in (187 cm) Boxing record Total fights 32 Wins 32 Wins by KO 19 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (@boobooandrade) Left out on the shore Andrade had a successful career in amateur Boxing . The Cape Verdean also started as one of the great favorites to win a medal in the welter weight category, especially after winning the silver medal at the Pan Ame...

New York City outlaws discrimination on the basis of weight, height

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as race, sex and religion NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation Friday that will ban discrimination based on body size by adding weight and height to the list of protected categories such as race, sex and religion. “We all deserve the same access to employment, housing and public accommodation, regardless of our appearance, and it shouldn’t matter how tall you are or how much you weigh,” said the mayor, who joined other elected officials as well as fat-acceptance advocates at a City Hall bill-signing ceremony. Adams, a Democrat who published a book about reversing his diabetes through a plant-based diet, said the ordinance "will help level the playing field for all New Yorkers, create more inclusive workplaces and living environments, and protect against discrimination." Exemptions un...