Just read on ESPN, going to happen in August.
Devon Alexander to defend titles against Andreas Kotelnik - ESPN
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Just read on ESPN, going to happen in August.
Devon Alexander to defend titles against Andreas Kotelnik - ESPN
I was reading this earlier today. This is a joke. Don King has signed Kotelnik apparently. This is just King pulling out some Arum In-House promotions kind of shit. Not havin it. Kotelnik is VERY ordinary and this is a huge step back for Alexander IMO.
I would say this is a step back for him but not a huge one, its a safe bet and win win for Don. ;)
I agree, definitely a step back, i would of liked him to fight another of the top guys at 140. When Don King's involved this type of stuff happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by mattboxingfan
Kotelnik is basically a workout for someone like Devon that is all not the worst fight sort of keep busy fight against a guy we no wont lie down and is a tough mother fucker, I think Devon should get solid 12 rounds in hopefully then gets one of the big boys of the division next.
I dont see this fight as a step back at all. Kotelnik knows the score and is an expereinced fighter and will definatly give Alexander 12 rounds. That is something which a fighter like Alexander needs and hes still young and learning the game. There could have been a lot of other names thrown to Alexander that could have been a lot worse! I think he just needs to get some good wins under his belt and then he can push fights with Khan and Bradley. I think its a bit too soon to throw all of these big names at 140 to fight each other just yet. Give it another year and then i want to see these names fighting each other
Khan - Bradley
Bradley - Alexander
Alexander - Khan
and I want to see Ortiz and Katsidis get involved with these fighters too!!!
The weight 140 weight class is turning into a great weight class again, so much excitment
easy win for Alexander and actually expect him to stop Kotelnik, sucks that basically Bradley/Maidana crumbled and that Bradley is back on track to take on Abregu (spelling?), but this fight really proves nothing
I'm on the same page as you Tam, I think Kotelnik is a very solid fighter & although not amongst the elite he will come to fight! Alexander wins, but its not a fight he should take lightly...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Don't forget my boy Maidana in the 140 mix!!!
after what Don King has done with cory spinks career why would kevin cunningham allow his fighters to still sign with him?
I definatly agree about Maidana in the mix too. He would give trouble to any fighter at 140, especially Amir Khan who still has to prove himself against a strong comeforward 140 fighter,.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI'm on the same page as you Tam, I think Kotelnik is a very solid fighter & although not amongst the elite he will come to fight! Alexander wins, but its not a fight he should take lightly...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Don't forget my boy Maidana in the 140 mix!!!
I actually think this is an ok fight. He's a young lad, and he'll probably go 12 rounds.
It makes no sense to stick any of the up and coming lot in with eachother just yet. Let it brew for a year or so. Let them become better fighters and let them develop some sort of following. There's no point having Alexander - Bradley in a half empty arena, when they could wait a year or so and at least have a shot of selling out. Likewise Maidana - Khan or any other similar match-up.
The division is good, but it could be potentially great. Just keep Bradley, Alexander and Khan away from eachother for a while.
I agree with what your saying about building these matches into potential super-fights but we also don't want to miss out on them on account of upsets. There are plenty of fighters around the weight who 4 guys could be match with for another fight or two like Ortiz, Mabuza, Peterson, Casamayor & Guzman. But each one could be potentially dangerous...Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
Yeah i guess that's the challenge for promoters - finding an opponent who is credible, but poses little risk, just to keep their fighter ticking over til the big fight comes round. Golden Boy managed it with Khan - Malignaggi, and it looks like like Alexander has a similar opponent. Khan, Bradley and Alexander can all get it on in 2011/2012, after they've all had more exposure to the casual fans. That's where the money comes from.Quote:
Originally Posted by GalaxyI agree with what your saying about building these matches into potential super-fights but we also don't want to miss out on them on account of upsets. There are plenty of fighters around the weight who 4 guys could be match with for another fight or two like Ortiz, Mabuza, Peterson, Casamayor & Guzman. But each one could be potentially dangerous...Quote:
Originally Posted by ono
I agree. Devon's speed and movement will be far to much for Kotelnik to handle but he will give Devon solid work. We can't expect everyone to embark on a Jermain Taylor type of schedule like he had from '05 to date.Quote:
Originally Posted by skel1983
Kotelnik will be a good keep busy, stay sharp fight.
Should be a fairly easy UD for Alexander but he wouldnt be surprised if it ends with a kO