Librado Andrade Ornelas was born on September 2,1978 and is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2013, and challenged three times for a super middleweight world title between 2007 and 2009.
12 Facts About Librado Andrade
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Librado Andrade gained some recognition for being asked to be Bernard Hopkins sparring partner in preparation for Hopkins' rematch with Jermain Taylor.
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On October 6,2007 on a Marco Antonio Barrera vs Manny Pacquiao II main event undercard fight, Librado Andrade won the vacant USBA 168-pound title with a 7th-round TKO of Yusaf Mack.
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On March 22,2008, Librado Andrade scored the biggest victory of his career against former IBF number one contender Robert Stieglitz of Germany.
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Librado Andrade dominated the fight from the opening round with uppercuts and body shots that left Stieglitz continually on the defensive.
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Librado Andrade followed up with flurry of shots that led to referee stop the fight, giving Librado Andrade a TKO victory.
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Librado Andrade demonstrated his endurance but could not break Bute's strategy.
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However, in the 12th round, Librado Andrade landed several effective combinations that rendered Bute groggy and exhausted.
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Controversy ensued as the referee Marlon B Wright interrupted the count to warn Andrade, because according to his interpretation, Andrade did not remain in a neutral corner.
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In Quebec City on ESPN's Friday Night Fights, Librado Andrade beat Eric Lucas.
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Librado Andrade's family emigrated to La Habra, California when he was ten years old.
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At one point, Librado Andrade worked the morning shifts at a Jack in the Box fast food restaurant while training at the gym in the afternoon.