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Amir Khan vs. Devon Alexander Official Weigh In from the MGM Grand

Amir Khan and Devon Alexander weighing in (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

Earlier today, inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, former world champions Amir Khan and Dev0n Alexander weighed in ahead of their Showtime-televised duel on Saturday night.

Khan (29-3, 19 KO’s) will face off with Alexander (26-2, 14 KO’s) in what he considers to be a tryout for a possible crack at Floyd Mayweather next year.
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Photos: Devon Alexander bounces back with a decision victory over Jesus Soto Karass

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as former two-division world champion Devon Alexander 26-2 (14 KO’s) bounces back with a unanimous decision victory over the always-game Jesus Soto Karass. Alexander was coming off of a tough loss to Shawn Porter this past December that saw him relinquish his IBF welterweight title.

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Photos: Devon Alexander bounces back with a decision victory over Jesus Soto Karass

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as former two-division world champion Devon Alexander 26-2 (14 KO’s) bounces back with a unanimous decision victory over the always-game Jesus Soto Karass. Alexander was coming off of a tough loss to Shawn Porter this past December that saw him relinquish his IBF welterweight title.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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Devon Alexander believes he has the skills to challenge Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather celebrating with his team on Saturday night after defeating Saul Alvarez (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather again showed why he is the world’s best fighter by thoroughly outclassing one of the sport’s rising prizefighters, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, over twelve rounds.

In front of a raucous crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Mayweather nullified all of Canelo’s weapons with superior counter-punching, airtight defense, and deft movement.

Two scorecards reading 117-111 and 116-112 oversaw a ridiculous 114-114 tally from judge C.J. Ross, granting Mayweather his 45th victory.

Watching the action from ringside, IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander seemed taken aback by Floyd’s performance.
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Kevin Cunningham and Devon Alexander talk Mayweather-Canelo and being on stage with Amir Khan

Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Kevin Cunningham and his fighter, IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander, as they speak on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez weigh-in and what it was like being on stage with Amir Khan
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Exclusive photos: Lucas Matthysse blitzes Lamont Peterson in three; Devon Alexander, Shawn Porter victorious

Photo updates from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City as Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse scored an emphatic 3rd round TKO over a brave but outgunned Lamont Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KO’s). Matthysse dropped Peterson in the second round and floored him again with a huge left hook in the 3rd before leveling him once more before referee Steve Smoger waived it off.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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In the televised co-feature, IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander (25-1, 14 KO’s) stopped a courageous Lee Purdy (20-4-1, 13 KO’s) after seven rounds of action, as his corner elected to throw in the towel.

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On the undercard, welterweight contender Shawn Porter (21-0-1, 14 KO’s) looked sharp in outhustling and outclassing Canada’s Phil Lo Greco (25-1, 14 KO’s) over ten rounds. Porter was too fast for Lo Greco, as a knockdown in the tenth round put a stamp on his performance.

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Devon Alexander rips Amir Khan ahead of their rumored clash; claims he loses every time he faces elite competition

Former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan following his loss to Danny Garcia (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander (24-1, 13 KO’s) will look to make the first successful defense of his title when he meets up with Colchester’s Lee Purdy (20-3-1, 13 KO’s) inside of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.

Having seen a scheduled fight with British star Kell Brook fall through on three separate occasions, Alexander may very well end up facing his countryman Amir Khan next instead.

The latest rumors have Khan, a former champion at 140 pounds, eyeing a move to the welterweight division for his December 7th return, possibly against Alexander.
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Devon Alexander: ‘Every guy that Amir Khan gets in the ring with who’s elite, he loses’

Speaking with reporter Michelle Phelps, IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander speaks on the recent rumors going around that he could be facing off with former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan come December. Here what Devon had to say…
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Semajay Thomas on sparring with Adrien Broner, his connection to Nate Jones, Floyd Mayweather, more

Chris Robinson catches up with former National Amateur champion Semajay Thomas from his training camp in Colorado Springs, Colorada, as he is presently sparring with WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner. Thomas speaks on working with Broner as well as his time training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, his connection to his coach Nate Jones, and what Floyd Mayweather’s future holds…

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Andre Berto’s trainer Tony Morgan says Devon Alexander is ‘by far’ the tougher challenge; claims Floyd Mayweather would embarrass Robert Guerrero

Andre Berto’s trainer Tony Morgan gives his take on whether Devon Alexander or Robert Guerrero are better challenges for Floyd Mayweather (Photo credits: Chris Robinson / HustleBoss.com)

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On Tuesday night, perennial pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather set the boxing world on fire when he announced some recent developments pertaining to his May 4th return to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

While WBC interim welterweight titlist Robert Guerrero was looked at as the favorite to land the fight, Mayweather instead suggested that St. Louis’ Devon Alexander may be getting the opportunity.

“The negotiations for my fight are almost done,” Mayweather tweeted. “The front runner is IBF Champion Devon Alexander. It’d be a unification bout at welterweight.”

On Wednesday night, I caught up with trainer Tony Morgan, a man who knows Guerrero very well.
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Rumors swirling that we may have Floyd Mayweather vs. Devon Alexander on May 4th in Las Vegas

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Leave it to Floyd Mayweather to throw a curveball to the boxing world on a slow night in terms of boxing news.

Taking to his personal Twitter account on Tuesday night, February 5, Mayweather, 35, revealed some news about some details of his upcoming May 4 fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

While it was largely speculated that Floyd would be in line to face off with WBC interim titlist Robert Guerrero, 29, he dropped the news that he has actually been in conversation with another belt holder.
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