By Ruslan Chikov (Photos by Victor Dichenko of Gal Sports)
American promoter Don King announced at a press conference in Lviv, Ukraine that he signed former WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik (31-3, 13KOs) to a promotional contract. Kotelnik told BoxingScene.com that his first fight under Don King Productions will be against WBC/IBF champion Devon Alexander (20-0, 13KOs) on August 7 in St. Louis. HBO will televise the fight.
In earlier reports it was said the deal with King was a three fight contract, but at the press conference it was said the deal is a three year contract that guarantees Kotelnik two fights per year. Kotelnik told BoxingScene that King promised him a rematch with Amir Khan - if he beats Alexander on August 7. Kotelnik also wants to move to welterweight in the near future to pursue his dream of becoming a two division champion.
