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Devon Alexander Eyes Ring Return on July Date

•May 11, 2015

BoxingScene.com caught up with former two-division champion Devon Alexander (26-3, 14KOs) during fight week for the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao mega-event. The fight took place on May 2nd and is expected to break all revenue records when the final numbers are tallied. Alexander last fought in December when he was out pointed by Amir Khan at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The 28-year-old St. Louis, Missouri native said that he is planning to return to the ring this summer and is willing to face any of the top welterweights.

Alexander Hopes NBC/Spike Deals Lead To More Activity

Ryan Burton

•Feb 4, 2015

Former three time champion Devon Alexander (26-3) is among the many fighters who are excited to potentially have the opportunity to fight on network television. The Al Haymon advised fighter who has fought regularly on both HBO and Showtime sees a big opportunity at NBC. Not only is it good for the sport but it also is a chance for the fighters to reach different segments of the population and hopefully gain more fans.

Alexander Eyes Guerrero/Thurman, Berto/Lopez Winners

Ryan Burton

•Feb 3, 2015

Former two division champion Devon Alexander (26-3) suffered a setback in December when he lost an unanimous decision to Amir Khan at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. BoxingScene.com recently caught up with the St. Louis, MO native to get an update on his career.

Khan: Brook is A lot Slower Than Devon, I'd School Him!

Edward Chaykovsky

•Dec 17, 2014

Amir Khan (30-3, 19KOs) says he is not losing any sleep over a potential fight with domestic rival, IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook. Khan, who is chasing a fight with WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. for May, views Brook as potentially an easier fight than Devon Alexander, who Khan dominated over twelve rounds last Saturday night in Las Vegas.

HBO, SHO Ratings Results From Dueling 12/13 Telecasts

Jake Donovan

•Dec 16, 2014

HBO and SHOWTIME have done a great job of staying out of each other’s way for the most part during the 2014 boxing season, and for good reason. Historically, the two networks wind up eating into the other’s audience when presenting dueling boxing broadcasts, which is never good for the sport. A down year for the sport as a whole ended with a bang, however, as fans tuned in on December 13, with both networks providing live broadcast barely a mile apart in Las Vegas. The overall numbers provided better news for SHOWTIME, who—even if not directly winning the head-to-head battle—reminded its rival and the boxing world as a whole that it’s still very much a two-horse race for the top spot. Topping the list, Tim Bradley and Diego Chaves fought to a highly disputed 12-round draw in turned out to be the most watched bout of the weekend, averaging 966,000 households and peaking at just under 1.1 million viewers. Their bout topped a live tripleheader on HBO from The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. The overall show averaged 841,000 viewers on the night, marking the second lowest-rated HBO World Championship Boxing event of 2014. On the other side of town—and the dial—Amir Khan delivered a brilliant boxing performance in scoring a wide unanimous decision win over Devon Alexander. The bout drew an average of 762,000 households, peaking at 887,000 viewers.

Amir Khan-Devon Alexander: Post Report Card

Cliff Rold

•Dec 15, 2014

In a night of competitive mismatches on Showtime, Amir Khan made the only close-on-paper fight of the night a technical mismatch in the ring. Was it the sort of dominant win that can be misleading? Heading into the night, the flaws in Devon Alexander’s game were known. The biggest is his awkward combination of quick hands and inaccurate punching. He landed his share Saturday, but not enough to generate the puncher’s chance he needed. Bigger for him Saturday was dealing with someone faster, more accurate, and able to finish.

Khan Outlands Alexander 243 To 91 in Total Punches

CompuBox

•Dec 15, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Dominating performance by Amir Khan, who outlanded Alexander 243-91 in total punches to secure a lopsided twelve round decision win. Khan displayed a balanced attack, landing an average of 12 jabs per round and 12 power punches per round. Devon Alexander landed in single digits for total punches in nine of twelve rounds.

Khan: Didn't Overlook Devon Like I Did Garcia/Prescott

Ryan Burton

•Dec 15, 2014

BoxingScene.com caught up with former two division champion Amir "King" Khan shortly after his dominate unanimous decision victory over Devon Alexander on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Khan consistently beat Alexander to the punch, using his reach and height advantage to near perfection.

Khan Shuts Down Alexander, Eyes Mayweather Shot

Cliff Rold

•Dec 14, 2014

by Cliff Rold - If the choice for Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent comes down to Manny Pacquiao or Amir Khan, actual negotiations really might take place for the superfight everyone wants. Khan isn’t the financial reward Pacquiao is. Khan showed signs on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, that he could represent real risk. The 28-year old 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist and former unified 140 lb. titlist was nearly flawless in posting his fourth straight win since consecutive losses to Lamont Peterson and Danny Garcia. Khan (30-3, 19 KO), 147, of Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom, allowed 27-year old former Jr. Welterweight and Welterweight titlist Devon Alexander (26-3, 14 KO), 147, of St. Louis, Missouri, only the rarest of moments over twelve one-sided Welterweight rounds. It might have been his most complete performance. The referee was Robert Byrd. Khan’s superior speed gave him the edge for most of the first but his shaky chin made an early appearance. Alexander buzzed him in the late going, Khan grinning. Khan attempted to tie up, somewhat successfully, but Alexander pressed the moment. Alexander couldn’t find anything similar in the next two rounds. Khan’s superior range and speed controlled the action, Alexander eating steady hard lefts and rights at the end of combination flurries.

Video: Khan Breaks Down Big Win, Facing Mayweather

BoxingScene Staff

•Dec 14, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Ryan Burton catches up with Amir Khan to discuss his dominating twelve round decision victory over Devon Alexander, what tactics he used in order to achieve that victory - the difference between this performance and some of his past setbacks, the future of his career, going up against WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., getting right back in the gym in order to become an even better fighter, and more.