Timothy Bradley vs. Devon Alexander

Bradley vs. Alexander was a boxing match that featured two undefeated reigning light welterweight champions of the world. The winner of the fight was slated to fight against Amir Khan after his unanimous decision win against Marcos Maidana

The Super Fight
DateJanuary 29, 2011
VenueSilverdome, Pontiac, Michigan
Title(s) on the lineWBC and WBO light welterweight titles
Tale of the tape
BoxerUnited States Timothy BradleyUnited States Devon Alexander
NicknameDesert StormAlexander The Great
HometownPalm Springs, CaliforniaSt. Louis, Missouri
Pre-fight record26-0 (11 KO's)21-0 (13 KO's)
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight139+12 lb (63 kg)140 lb (64 kg)
RecognitionWBO light welterweight champion
The Ring No. 9 ranked pound-for-pound fighter
WBC light welterweight champion
Result
Bradley defeats Alexander by technical decision.

The fight

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Bradley won a technical decision against Alexander in 10 rounds. Alexander suffered a cut above his right eye in the third round after an accidental butt. The bout was stopped about a minute into the tenth round after another accidental head clash, which left Alexander unable to continue.[1]

Undercard

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Televised

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Untelevised

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  • Light welterweight bout: Julio Diaz vs. Pavel Miranda
    • Diaz defeats Miranda via TKO at 2:17 of round 8.
  • Welterweight bout: Kendall Holt vs. Lenin Arroyo
    • Holt defeats Arroyo via TKO at 1:50 of round 1.
  • Super middleweight bout: Darryl Cunningham vs. Alberto Mercedes
    • Cunningham defeats Mercedes by unanimous decision.
  • Light heavyweight bout: Marcus Oliveira vs. Demetrius Jenkins
    • Oliveira defeats Jenkins by unanimous decision.
  • Light middleweight bout: Julian Williams vs. Torrence King
    • Williams defeats King via TKO at 0:28 of round 1.
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References

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  1. ^ "Bradley beats Alexander in unanimous decision". 30 January 2011.