Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, born February 26, 1988, in Providence, Rhode Island, is a renowned American professional boxer of Cape Verdean descent renowned for his southpaw stance and technical prowess.
He began boxing at age six under the guidance of his father, Paul Andrade, a former pro boxer, and quickly rose through the amateur ranks, securing U.S. national championships in 2005 and 2006, Golden Gloves titles in 2006 and 2007, and a gold medal at the 2007 World Championships—the first for an American since 1999.
Early Life & Education
Demetrius Cesar Andrade, known as “Boo Boo,” was born on February 26, 1988, in Providence, Rhode Island.
He is an American of Cape Verdean descent, with roots tracing to the West African island nation also known as Cabo Verde.
He is a Christian. Andrade‘s father, Paul Andrade, a former professional boxer, played a pivotal role in his early life by introducing him to the sport and serving as his trainer from a young age.
His mother’s name has not been publicly disclosed, and she reportedly passed away in 2023 with no details released on the cause. There are no publicly available details about any siblings.
Andrade began boxing at the age of six in 1994, training at a local gym under his father’s guidance, which laid the foundation for his successful amateur career.
Career
Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, born in Providence, Rhode Island, began boxing at just six years old under the guidance of his father and lifelong trainer, Paul Andrade. From an early age, his southpaw stance, sharp footwork, and technical precision set him apart.
As an amateur, Andrade built an exceptional résumé with over 100 victories. He became a two-time U.S. National Champion (2005, 2006), a two-time National Golden Gloves winner (2006, 2007), and captured gold at the 2007 AIBA World Championships in Chicago—becoming the first American to do so since 1999.
Representing Team USA at the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a welterweight, Andrade advanced to the quarterfinals before losing in a controversial decision to South Korea’s Kim Jung-Joo.
Turning professional in October 2008 with Artie Pelullo and Star Boxing, Andrade entered the light middleweight division (154 lbs) and quickly built an undefeated record. In 2013, he claimed the vacant WBO Light Middleweight Title with a split-decision win over Vanes Martirosyan, defending the belt against Brian Rose (2014) and Willie Nelson (2016).
After moving up to middleweight (160 lbs), Andrade captured the vacant WBO Middleweight Title in 2018, defeating Alantez Fox. He went on to defend it five times, beating Walter Kautondokwa (2018), Artur Akavov (2019), Maciej Sulecki (2019), Luke Keeler (2020), and Liam Williams (2021). Despite his dominance, critics often highlighted the lack of marquee matchups, largely due to promotional conflicts.
In pursuit of bigger fights, Andrade signed with Matchroom Boxing in 2021 and moved up to the super middleweight division (168 lbs). That same year, he won the WBO International Super Middleweight Title with a second-round TKO over Jason Quigley.
In November 2023, Andrade faced David Benavidez for the interim WBC Super Middleweight Title, suffering his first professional loss when his corner stopped the bout after six rounds.
Andrade holds a professional record of 31 wins, 1 loss, with 19 knockouts, and is recognized as a two-division world champion (WBO Light Middleweight and WBO Middleweight).
Personal Life
Demetrius Andrade was born on February 26, 1988, making him 37 years old.
He stands at 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall, though some sources list him at 6 feet (183 cm).
Andrade keeps his personal life largely private, with no public information indicating he is married or has ever been married.
There are no known details about any children. Demetrius Andrade‘s girlfriend is named Ella and is often featured on his social media, particularly on his Instagram account, where he expressed appreciation for her on her birthday in May 2025.
Net Worth
Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade, a two-division world champion in professional boxing, has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
This figure primarily stems from his lucrative fight purses, which have escalated from $10,000 in his early career to as high as $1.5 million for major bouts, alongside potential endorsements and sponsorships in the sport.
His earnings reflect a successful tenure since turning pro in 2008, including multiple WBO title defenses and high-profile matchups; however, recent challenges, such as his 2023 loss to David Benavidez, may influence future income streams.
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