PRESS RELEASE: Demetrius Andrade was the most sought after American Olympian following the 2008 Olympics. Co- promoted Star Boxing and Banner Promotions, his pro tools include quick hands, along with an excellent jab, and crisp combination punching to both the head and body. They were all on display in his pro-debut, televised live nationally on Versus, Thursday October 23rd from the Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, Washington. Andrade stopped his opponent Patrick Cape (4-3, 2 KOs) stopping him at :24 seconds of the second round.

Andrade, the first 2008 U.S. Olympian to make his pro-debut, came out stalking Cape from the opening bell, measuring his opponent up with his long jab. When Andrade got close enough he would unleash a left hand right down the middle that repeatedly snapped Cape's head back. Cape attempted to get in close and tie up Andrade. At the end of the first round with Cape holding his right arm, Andrade unleashed two left hooks to the body, followed by an overhand left that dropped Cape for the count of nine. The left to the head was what put Cape down, but the second left hook to the body was the real damaging blow. Cape was literally saved by the bell as the round ended before the referee could signal the resumption of the ring hostilities.

Andrade began the second round going right at Cape looking to put him away. A straight left hand landed flush on Cape's jaw while was trying to pull away and Cape went down immediately. Rather then even start his count the referee called a halt to the contest at :24 seconds of the second round.