By Ryan Burton
BoxingScene.com spoke with manager/trainer Kevin Cunningham about the status of Devon Alexander defending his WBC 140-pound title against Marcos Maidana, IBF junior middleweight champion Cory Spinks appearing on the undercard and more.
BoxingScene.com: First off can we confirm that Devon Alexander is fighting Marcos Rene Maidana on March 6th on HBO?
Kevin Cunningham: That is what the rumor is (laughing). At this point I know for sure we are fighting on HBO March 6th. As we speak I haven't heard that the final contract had been signed yet. Is that what you heard with Maidana?
BoxingScene.com: I heard he just needed to sign the contract but it had been agreed to.
Kevin Cunningham: I know he was mentioned as the guy but I haven't heard confirmation that he officially signed up for the fight. I know for sure that we have a March 6th HBO date.
BoxingScene.com: Is the fight going to be in St. Louis?
Kevin Cunningham: No I don't think it is going to be in St. Louis. Both of the venues (Scottrade Center and Amway Arena) are booked on that day so I don't see it happening here.
BoxingScene.com: What is new with Cory Spinks? He hasn't been active since winning the IBF junior middleweight championship.
Kevin Cunningham: Well from what I hear he is supposed to be on the card as well. Not sure against who yet but I know his promoter (Don King) is working to get him on it.
BoxingScene.com: His fight with Deandre Latimore in April was a very exciting fight. I am surprised he hasn't been back in the ring since then.
Kevin Cunningham: Well I don't manage him anymore. I just train him now. That is up to his promoter to get him fights. I do know they are trying to get him on the same card. I don't know if it will be a co-feature or televised or any of the details.
BoxingScene.com: Are you and Devon going going away for training camp?
Kevin Cunningham: Yes we are going to Las Vegas on January 4th. I believe on January 6th we start training camp.
BoxingScene.com: What did you think of Malignaggi vs Diaz 2?
Kevin Cunningham: It was pretty much the same fight as the first one. Diaz had trouble catching Malignaggi. To me it was basically the same fight as before.
BoxingScene.com: If Maidana falls through who else would you want Devon to fight?
Kevin Cunningham: We would fight Diaz or Malignaggi. We would beat both of those guys. Any of the guys at 140 we would fight.
BoxingScene.com: Do you have a message for the fans?
Kevin Cunningham: Stay tuned in for March 6th on HBO. Devon will be defending his title. We want to thank all the fans at BoxingScene.com for following Devon's career. Keep it locked in to BoxingScene for all the breaking news and remember to watch the fight on March 6th.
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