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By Jake Donovan - One sanctioning body decided the bout didn’t warrant their belt being at stake. Depending on the outcome of this particular fight, it’s very likely that another alphabet belt will be up for grabs soon thereafter.
Those who crown lineal champions are coming out of the woodwork, taking a “not yet” stance in filling the void left behind when Manny Pacquiao decided his fight with Ricky Hatton would be the only time he’d ever fight at junior welterweight.
According to ticket sales reports, it seems that the fight itself isn’t enough to revive the once rich boxing scene in Motown.
It looks like the winner of the January 29 showdown between unbeaten titlists Timothy Bradley and Devon Alexander will simply have to settle for being the best 140 lb fighter in the world.
If we can agree on that, then why can’t the rest follow suit?
Fortunately for Bradley and Alexander, it doesn’t require a lot of bells and whistles in order to get them in the ring for a grudge match that’s been more than a year in the making.
Bradley (26-0-0-1NC, 11KO) has proven that much ever since entering the title picture. He was prepared to face Jose Luis Castillo in Mexico in order to earn his first alphabet title shot. The fight never happened, as Castillo showed up a full division above their contracted 140 lb. weight limit, effectively killing the fight. [Click Here To Read More]
Those who crown lineal champions are coming out of the woodwork, taking a “not yet” stance in filling the void left behind when Manny Pacquiao decided his fight with Ricky Hatton would be the only time he’d ever fight at junior welterweight.
According to ticket sales reports, it seems that the fight itself isn’t enough to revive the once rich boxing scene in Motown.
It looks like the winner of the January 29 showdown between unbeaten titlists Timothy Bradley and Devon Alexander will simply have to settle for being the best 140 lb fighter in the world.
If we can agree on that, then why can’t the rest follow suit?
Fortunately for Bradley and Alexander, it doesn’t require a lot of bells and whistles in order to get them in the ring for a grudge match that’s been more than a year in the making.
Bradley (26-0-0-1NC, 11KO) has proven that much ever since entering the title picture. He was prepared to face Jose Luis Castillo in Mexico in order to earn his first alphabet title shot. The fight never happened, as Castillo showed up a full division above their contracted 140 lb. weight limit, effectively killing the fight. [Click Here To Read More]
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