Devon Alexander

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Devon Alexander (born February 10, 1987) is an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "Alexander the Great", he is a former WBC and IBF light welterweight champion, as well as a former IBF welterweight champion.

Biography

Alexander grew up in the Hyde Park neighborhood of north St. Louis, Missouri in an area described as rough, gang- and drug-infested.[1] Alexander was mentored by various people at a young age including Former NFL players Eric Drain and Demetrius Johnson, principal of Clay Community Education Center Frank Muelhauser, and PE teacher, Brad Slinkard. He would later join the boxing gym that Kevin Cunningham, a former police officer and security officer at Clay Community Center, turned trainer, founded in the basement of an old police station.[2]

Thirty kids joined the boxing program of Cunningham, who had hoped to keep the kids out of trouble, off the streets, and in the ring. A stablemate of Alexander's, Cory Spinks would become welterweight champion. .[3]

Amateur career

Alexander had an outstanding amateur career, compiling a record of 300-10 under the tutelage of Cunningham. He was a four-time Silver Gloves champion from ages 10–14; three-time PAL national champion; Junior Golden Gloves and Junior Olympics national champion; 2003 United States national champion in the 19-and-under division; and 2004 United States light welterweight national champion. Alexander made it to the final round of the 2004 Olympic trials, where he battled Rock Allen to a draw and was knocked down once before losing on a tie-breaker.[4]

Professional career

Light welterweight

At age 17, Alexander made his professional debut, defeating Vincent Torres by first round technical knockout in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.[4]

He went up against former WBO junior welterweight champion DeMarcus Corley on January 19, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Alexander easily defeated Corley by unanimous decision.[5]

Light welterweight title

On August 1, 2009, Alexander defeated Junior Witter to claim the vacant WBC light welterweight championship. Witter gave up on his stool after the eighth round, claiming that he had re-injured his left hand. Alexander was hurt by a right hand in round 2. All three judges had Alexander ahead at the time of the stoppage 79-73, 79-73, 80-72.

Alexander vs. Urango

Alexander was next scheduled to face two-time champion Juan Urango of Colombia in a title unification bout. The 6 March 2010 bout was held at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut and was televised on HBO's "Boxing After Dark" telecast.[2] To train for the fight, Alexander used a Las Vegas house lent by promoter Don King as training base.[3] Devon Alexander defeated Juan Urango by TKO in round 8. Alexander threw an uppercut which dropped Urango. Urango made the count but Alexander resumed his attack and threw a hook to Urango's temple which again dropped him. Urango stood up but was clearly dazed, resulting in a stoppage by the referee. Urango, who suffered his first KO defeat, called out Timothy Bradley after the fight, but a fight was never made because Bradley just moved up to welterweight.

In his next fight he faced Andreas Kotelnik, the former WBA Light Welterweight champion, in his hometown of St. Louis Missouri on 7 August in front of members of the St. Louis Rams, Evander Holyfield and Floyd Mayweather.[6] Alexander won the fight by a controversial unanimous decision with all judges scoring the fight 116-112.

On October 22, 2010, Alexander was stripped of the IBF Junior Welterweight title for not fighting the no. 1 contender, Kaizer Mabuza.

Alexander vs. Bradley

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Alexander's next fight, on January 29, 2011, took place against Timothy Bradley, which he lost via 10th round TD after an unintentional head-butt forced a stop to the bout.[7]

Alexander vs. Matthysse

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". On June 25, 2011, Alexander defeated Lucas Matthysse in a controversial split decision. The judges scored the fight 96-93 and 95-94 for Alexander and 96-93 for Matthysse.

Welterweight

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". On February 25, 2012 Alexander moved up to welterweight and put on a dominating performance against highly regarded and hard-charging Marcos Maidana. Alexander landed the right hook at will, catching Maidana with his left hand down throughout the contest. Maidana was seemingly surprised by both the speed and power Alexander displayed at his first fight at welterweight. Only one of the three judges had Maidana winning a round. The impressive nature of the win earned Alexander a title match with Randall Bailey in September 2012. Alexander was criticized by some however, for fighting illegally at some points during the fight.

Alexander was scheduled to fight titlest Randall Bailey as a main event on Showtime Championship Boxing on September 8, 2012, but Bailey withdrew due to injury. Their fight was replaced with the original undercard fight between Olusegun Ajose and Lucas Matthysse and an originally scheduled non-televised fight between J'Leon Love and Ramon Valenzuela was changed to a televised bout.[8]

Welterweight title

Alexander returned to action on October 20, 2012, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where he won the IBF Welterweight title by unanimous decision against Ring Top 10 Welterweight, Randall Bailey. The fight was fought at a comfortable pace for Alexander, with very little exchanges, as Bailey did not let his hands go very often. In a one sided fight, Alexander won his third world title in his second division.

Alexander's next fight was originally supposed to happen on January 19, 2013, against mandatory challenger and Ring No. 3 ranked Welterweight, Kell Brook. However, Brook suffered an ankle injury during training, and the fight was rescheduled for May 18, 2013 in Atlantic City. Alexander's camp and some boxing insiders have questioned the authenticity of this injury and assert that Brook was simply not ready to step up in class to fight Alexander.

Devon would go on to lose his next two biggest fights, losing his championship belt & status as a top contender after all boxing governing bodies removed Devon Alexander from their Top rankings.[9]

Shawn Porter loss

Alexander would lose the IBF Welterweight title to Shawn Porter on December 7, 2013 by unanimous decision with scores of 115-113, 116-112 and 116-112.[10]

Brook later defeated Shawn Porter for the less than sparkling IBF Welterweight belt - somewhat clearing Brook of possibly ducking Alexander.

Amir Khan loss

Alexander lost the WBC Silver Welterweight title to Amir Khan on December 13, 2014 by a lopsided unanimous decision with scores of 119-109, 118-110, 120-108.[11]

Controversy

Devon Alexander took a strong stance against The Supreme Court of the United States of America legitimatizing same-sex marriage in the USA, Devon Alexander tweeted homophobic statements that were discussed on boxing articles the next day [12][13][14]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
37 Loss 27–9–1 Vlad Panin TKO 2 (10), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 24, 2024 River Cree Resort Casino, Edmonton, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 27–8–1 Gabriel Maestre RTD 3 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 8, 2023 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 27–7–1 Luke Santamaria UD 10 Aug 7, 2021 Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 27–6–1 Ivan Redkach KO 6 (10), 1:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 1, 2019 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 27–5–1 Andre Berto SD 12 Aug 4, 2018 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Template:DrawDraw 27–4–1 Victor Ortiz MD 12 Feb 17, 2018 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 27–4 Walter Castillo UD 10 Nov 21, 2017 Coliseum, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.SScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 26–4 Aaron Martinez UD 10 Oct 14, 2015 Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 26–3 Amir Khan UD 12 Dec 13, 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC Silver welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 26–2 Jesús Soto Karass UD 10 Jun 21, 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Loss 25–2 Shawn Porter UD 12 Dec 7, 2013 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Lee Purdy RTD 7 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 18, 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Randall Bailey UD 12 Oct 20, 2012 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Marcos Maidana UD 10 Feb 25, 2012 Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Lucas Matthysse SD 10 Jun 25, 2011 Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Loss 21–1 Timothy Bradley TD 10 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 29, 2011 Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC light-welterweight title;
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21 Win 21–0 Andreas Kotelnik UD 12 Aug 7, 2010 Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and IBF light-welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Juan Urango TKO 8 (12), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 6, 2010 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC light-welterweight title;
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19 Win 19–0 Junior Witter RTD 8 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 1, 2009 Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Jesús Rodríguez KO 9 (10), 0:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 24, 2009 Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Christopher Fernandez TKO 3 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 11, 2008 Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Sun-Haeng Lee TKO 4 (10), 0:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 7, 2008 Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, ChinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Miguel Callist UD 12 Mar 27, 2008 Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC Continental Americas light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 DeMarcus Corley UD 12 Jan 19, 2008 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Cory Peterson TKO 1 (8), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 13, 2007 Sears Centre, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Marcus Luck KO 3 (8), 1:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 7, 2007 The Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Scott Ball KO 7 (8), 0:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 2, 2007 Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Maximino Cuevas TKO 4 (4), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 6, 2007 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Tyler Ziolkowski TKO 1 (10), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 8, 2006 Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Youth welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Seth Hebenstreit UD 6 Mar 9, 2006 The Spott, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Kelly Wright UD 6 Oct 21, 2005 Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Christian Nash TKO 2 (4), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 30, 2005 Noa Noa Night Club, Stone Park, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 John Rudolph TKO 3 (4), 1:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 2, 2005 Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Felix Lora UD 6 May 21, 2005 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Donovan Castaneda UD 6 Feb 5, 2005 Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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1 Win 1–0 Vincent Torres TKO 1 (4), 0:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 20, 2004 Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

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References

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  8. ↑ http://espn.go.com/blog/dan-rafael/post/_/id/1804/love-valenzuela-elevated-to-co-main-event
  9. ↑ http://www.fightnews.com/rankings-2
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  11. ↑ http://www.espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/12026364/amir-khan-defeats-devon-alexander-unanimous-decision
  12. ↑ http://www.badlefthook.com/2015/6/26/8854865/devon-alexander-homophobic-twitter-tirade-gay-marriage
  13. ↑ http://www.thesweetscience.com/news/articles/21058-devon-alexander-lobbies-for-adam-and-eve-over-adam-and-steve
  14. ↑ http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/97601-devon-alexander-homophobic-rant

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External links

Sporting positions

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U.S. light-welterweight champion
2004 Template:S-ttl/check

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Vacant
Title last held by
Timothy Bradley 		WBC Youth
welterweight champion
July 8, 2006 – 2007
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
James de la Rosa
Vacant
Title last held by
Michel Rosales 		WBC Continental Americas
light-welterweight champion
January 19, 2008 – 2008
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jo Jo Dan

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Vacant
Title last held by
Timothy Bradley 		WBC light-welterweight champion
August 1, 2009 – January 29, 2011 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF light-welterweight champion
March 6, 2010 – October 22, 2010
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Title next held by
Zab Judah
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF welterweight champion
October 20, 2012 – December 7, 2013 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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