Alexander vs. Mathysse Being Discussed

Heru15y ago

• HBO owes former junior welterweight titlist Devon Alexander a fight based on the contract he had with the network for his Jan. 29 unification fight against Timothy Bradley Jr., which Alexander (21-1, 13 KOs) lost on a 10th-round technical decision. There was some discussion from Alexander's team and HBO that he might fight top contender Marcos Maidana of Argentina in June or July in what amounted to a consolation match of an unofficial four-man tournament that also involved Amir Khan, who outpointed Maidana in a December slugfest. However, Maidana signed this week to face Erik Morales on April 9. So now Alexander is focused on trying to make a fight with Lucas Matthysse (28-1, 26 KOs), another powerful puncher and top contender from Argentina. Matthysse lost a tight split decision to Zab Judah on HBO in November and rebounded to knock out former titlist DeMarcus "Chop" Corley in the eighth round Jan. 21. Kevin Cunningham, Alexander's trainer and manager, is interested in making the fight and hopes to have it in his and Alexander's native St. Louis. Golden Boy's Richard Schaefer, Matthysse's promoter, said it was an intriguing fight. "We would do that fight in a heartbeat," he said. "We'd go to St. Louis. I'm going to talk to HBO and Don King next week about that." Dan Rafael - ESPN

Comments (16)

cleaner147

I was beggin for Devon-Maidana, but Maidana is fightin Morales, which isnt bad, cuz a lot of Maxican fight fans will see Maidana. Matthysse is the 2nd best choice! make it happen baby

15y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

like he knew what to do with Judah and couldn't execute that until the very end? had he forced Judah's hand earlier on it probably would have been his fight going away but he starts late and has to gain ground quick. he does that with Alexander, Alexander will win in easy fashion. I've never seen anyone eat Judah's left uppercut the way Matthysse did, if I were him, I'd jump on Alexander. Well not jump, but be more aggressive.

15y ago

TOBYLEE1

Mathysse suprised showing boxing ability and stamina in the Judah fight. Not an easy task for Alexander if you ask me

15y ago

Eaner0919

He knows what he would have to do and I think understands his strengths and weaknesses very well from the way he fights on top of Alexander not being in a great place mentally at such a young age after his last 2. Mathysse's constantly pressure could bring alot of doubt to the surface very quickly and if he checks out mentally its over for him against a fighter who I wouldn't expect to let up. like he knew what to do with Judah and couldn't execute that until the very end? had he forced Judah's hand earlier on it probably would have been his fight going away but he starts late and has to gain ground quick. he does that with Alexander, Alexander will win in easy fashion.

15y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

you would have to be complete IDIOT to think that this could be a safe fight for alexander whooohahahaha Matthysse is BETTER then maidana. people don't realize it because they haven't studied up on Matthysse. that along with maidana being overrated.....extremely overrated on this site. I agree that Matthysse is overall better than Maidana, but his heart hasn't been tested the way Maidana's has, neither has he showed Maidana's determination. Maidana wouldn't have been so patient with Judah. In that aspect I give the edge to Maidana, but other than that, I agree with Matthysse being better. We'll see :boxing:

15y ago

Southpawology

you would have to be complete IDIOT to think that this could be a safe fight for alexander whooohahahaha Matthysse is BETTER then maidana. people don't realize it because they haven't studied up on Matthysse. that along with maidana being overrated.....extremely overrated on this site. maidana and matthysse fought 4 times in the amateurs...maidana won 3 times and the other was a draw. and i do like matthysse and i hope he KO's alexander if they fight but i dont think hes better than chino.

15y ago

Southpawology

i like this fight....mattysse by KO

15y ago

IIG

Matthysse doesn't have the kind of style that will give Devon any trouble. But since he's the best junior welter currently available, props to Team Alexander for seeking out the fight.

15y ago

ny123

he could play it safe to be honest I hope though Lucas keeps the pressure on him to force Devon's hand I think after watching how Bradley's pressure got to him and even Urango's to a certain extent that will be the gameplan for Matthyse.

15y ago

Eaner0919

This isnt a safe fight at all for Alexander especially coming off his last 2 fights. Alexander isnt good enough imo to make any fight against a live top 10 opponent safe. he could play it safe to be honest I hope though Lucas keeps the pressure on him to force Devon's hand

15y ago

ny123

I sense a safe UD for Devon This isnt a safe fight at all for Alexander especially coming off his last 2 fights. Alexander isnt good enough imo to make any fight against a live top 10 opponent safe.

15y ago

BritishBoxing92

"it burns" vs matthyse....hmm i sense mismatch and KO in the making

15y ago

Chief2ndzOnly

Great fight, and a damn good chance for Devon to put the Bradley fight behind him along with some of the "quitter" image that he acquired from it. This fight needs to be held outside of St. Louis. It is obvious that he cant concentrate when fighting at home(It was one of the excuses used for the Kotelnik match). Hold this fight in Atlantic City. :banana:

15y ago

Eaner0919

This is a very solid fight and a good way for Alexander to make up for his lackluster performance against bradley. however a loss would really mess up his career. I sense a safe UD for Devon

15y ago

ny123

Nice fight this would be huge for both guys.

15y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

Good fight :boxing:

15y ago