Confirmed: Kell Brook vs Devon Alexander, May 18th, Atlantic City?

[Smokin' Joe]

Just reading comments by Alexander's trainer Kevin Cunningham.

Kell Brook is a good, solid fighter but he doesn't bring anything to the ring that Devon hasn't already seen. He's not a big puncher, he's not extremely fast and he's not slick. So what's special about this guy?

Can't really argue with anything he says there. Alexander's already faced better in Bradley, and possibly even Matthysse. Going to be a tough night for Brook I think.

[MichiganWarrior]

Originally Posted by oli

Now hey come on now! He did blast Gary Lockett out

And Miranda and Rubio. And did better than fucking Macklin and "ill stand here and let him punch my ear drum out" Barker.

[lewishamboy]

Originally Posted by Smokin' Joe

Just reading comments by Alexander's trainer Kevin Cunningham.




Can't really argue with anything he says there. Alexander's already faced better in Bradley, and possibly even Matthysse. Going to be a tough night for Brook I think.

Whats your point? He lost to both guys.

Kotelnyk beat the shit out of Devon and Brook is bigger, faster and a bigger puncher. If Alexander gets tagged consistently like he did in that fight he's getting sparked.

Alexander is yet to face a legit WW, beating a fat Maidana and shot Randall 'I throw one punch per round' Bailey dont mean shit. Alexanders only way of beating Brook is to outbox him which nobody has come close to doing before. Kells kryptonite looks to be pressure fighters, Devon is a runner.

Honestly cant see how Alexander wins without another generous portion of gourmet homecooking. Lets hope LA gives foreign fighters a fairer shake than St. Louis

[MichiganWarrior]

Originally Posted by lewishamboy

Whats your point? He lost to both guys.

Kotelnyk beat the shit out of Devon and Brook is bigger, faster and a bigger puncher. If Alexander gets tagged consistently like he did in that fight he's getting sparked.

Alexander is yet to face a legit WW, beating a fat Maidana and shot Randall 'I throw one punch per round' Bailey dont meank shit. Alexanders only way of beating Brook is to outbox him which nobody has come close to doing before. Kells kryptonite looks to be pressure fighters, Devon is a runner.

Honestly cant see how Alexander wins without another generous portion of gourmet homecooking. Lets hope LA gives foreign fighters a fairer shake than St. Louis

If a club fighter had Brook "gassed" and bleeding out multiple orifices Maidana slaughters him.

Devin had close fights with Kotelnik, Mattyshee and was extremely competitive against Bradley until he quit. Scored Kotelnik a draw, and Mattysee clear for Mattysee. Had Bradley up a couple rounds at best when the fight was stopped although Bradley was clearly starting to take over.

Beat Urango, Witter, Maidana.

Now compare that too Brook who has beat nothing but Eurobums and got a lucky decision against a club fighter.

Its clear Brooks team has chosen an opponent in Devon they know they likely wont have to fight inside against. Devon is also inaccurate and is easy to counter.

After ducking Bradley this is a clear cherry pick by Brooks team knowing no way he would survive against the harder more complete fighters inthe division.

Still Devon has fought at a much higher level and his activity and movement is going to cause Kell Brook major problems.

[Smokin' Joe]

Originally Posted by lewishamboy

Whats your point? He lost to both guys.

Kotelnyk beat the shit out of Devon and Brook is bigger, faster and a bigger puncher. If Alexander gets tagged consistently like he did in that fight he's getting sparked.

Alexander is yet to face a legit WW, beating a fat Maidana and shot Randall 'I throw one punch per round' Bailey dont mean shit. Alexanders only way of beating Brook is to outbox him which nobody has come close to doing before. Kells kryptonite looks to be pressure fighters, Devon is a runner.

Honestly cant see how Alexander wins without another generous portion of gourmet homecooking. Lets hope LA gives foreign fighters a fairer shake than St. Louis

My point is Alexander has faced that level of opposition, and Brook hasn't. That experience is valuable on a big night. Nobodie's come close to outboxing Brook because he hasn't faced anyone with the talent to do it. Alexander is a level above what he's been in with. He is faster than Brook, has a high workrate, is pretty slick, with a decent chin displayed by Matthysse's inability to get more than a flash knockdown against him. I'm no big fan of his, but these are the facts.

As Cunningham said, Brook isn't that fast, isn't a power puncher and is pretty easy to hit.

I see Alexander winning a fairly comfortable decision, riding out a storm or two along the way.

[lewishamboy]

Originally Posted by MichiganWarrior

If a club fighter had Brook "gassed" and bleeding out multiple orifices Maidana slaughters him.

Devin had close fights with Kotelnik, Mattyshee and was extremely competitive against Bradley until he quit. Scored Kotelnik a draw, and Mattysee clear for Mattysee. Had Bradley up a couple rounds at best when the fight was stopped although Bradley was clearly starting to take over.

Beat Urango, Witter, Maidana.

Now compare that too Brook who has beat nothing but Eurobums and got a lucky decision against a club fighter.

Its clear Brooks team has chosen an opponent in Devon they know they likely wont have to fight inside against. Devon is also inaccurate and is easy to counter.

After ducking Bradley this is a clear cherry pick by Brooks team knowing no way he would survive against the harder more complete fighters inthe division.

Still Devon has fought at a much higher level and his activity and movement is going to cause Kell Brook major problems.

The 147 version of Maidana that fought Alexander gets punished by Brook trust me

Bradley beats Brook at this point, wise move from Hearn to go the IBF route. A win over Alexander on the big stage will give him the confidence and experience to do well against the big dogs, hardly a cherrypick tho

[lewishamboy]

Originally Posted by Smokin' Joe

My point is Alexander has faced that level of opposition, and Brook hasn't. That experience is valuable on a big night. Nobodie's come close to outboxing Brook because he hasn't faced anyone with the talent to do it. Alexander is a level above what he's been in with. He is faster than Brook, has a high workrate, is pretty slick, with a decent chin displayed by Matthysse's inability to get more than a flash knockdown against him. I'm no big fan of his, but these are the facts.

As Cunningham said, Brook isn't that fast, isn't a power puncher and is pretty easy to hit.

I see Alexander winning a fairly comfortable decision, riding out a storm or two along the way.

First time ive seen Alexander described as slick, he's easy to hit. If either guy is slicker its Brook

[No_mas]

Devon is : overrated
: No heart
: Zero skills
: And the former champion come the 19th of January

Kell will KO this overrated over hyped bum within 8 rounds. Thank me later when you take your winnings from the bookie.

[BretN]

Originally Posted by MichiganWarrior

If a club fighter had Brook "gassed" and bleeding out multiple orifices Maidana slaughters him.

Devin had close fights with Kotelnik, Mattyshee and was extremely competitive against Bradley until he quit. Scored Kotelnik a draw, and Mattysee clear for Mattysee. Had Bradley up a couple rounds at best when the fight was stopped although Bradley was clearly starting to take over.

Beat Urango, Witter, Maidana.

Now compare that too Brook who has beat nothing but Eurobums and got a lucky decision against a club fighter.

Its clear Brooks team has chosen an opponent in Devon they know they likely wont have to fight inside against. Devon is also inaccurate and is easy to counter.

After ducking Bradley this is a clear cherry pick by Brooks team knowing no way he would survive against the harder more complete fighters inthe division.

Still Devon has fought at a much higher level and his activity and movement is going to cause Kell Brook major problems.

How the fuck is Brook picking Alexander a cherry pick? He's mandatory challenger to the IBF title. He would of fought whoever had the belt

[BretN]

Originally Posted by MichiganWarrior

magic. 6 rounds of magic against a Club fighter then proceeds to get thumped like a scared child the rest of the fight. Orale.

Tim Bradley stomps him. Pacquiao kos him. Maidana ends his career. Dudes average at best

Maidana ends his career? You watched a Maidana fight at 147? Maidana couldn't even get the weak-chinned Khan out of there but he will end Brooks career?

[Smokin' Joe]

Originally Posted by lewishamboy

First time ive seen Alexander described as slick, he's easy to hit. If either guy is slicker its Brook

That's the one thing you took out of that entire post? He ain't slick like Mayweather obviously, but he has his moments. Good display of slick boxing vs Maidana for example. I've seen a lot of both Brook and Alexander, and Brook's easier to hit in my opinion. Alexander has the physical advantages, and has the experience of fighting some of the best out there. Brook's gonna struggle in L.A.

[Dynamito_2012]

Kell Brook made mistakes and didn't get the correct people in to help him, because he thought he was doing it correctly by himself, but now he's changed his diet and training regime. People saying Maidana this and that, but I truly believe the guy's power is overrated. And at 147 he most probably lacked power. Let's not forget that Devon is not a natural 147 pounder. Kell is going to be strong at the weight. And people are underestimating Brook's power and precision. He rarely misses with punches and is very accurate, whereas Alexander (and the majority of his opponents) are sloppy boxers and favour speed over accuracy. Look what happened to Khan against a counter punching Garcia. Just because Brook got things wrong in his fight against Jones (who in my opinion, would trouble many people at 147), people want to shoot him down, saying he's not good enough to be at this level. Well, Devon may have fought some top guys, but he's lost every time he's stepped up.

[Dynamito_2012]

By the way, he's a paper champ. He beat an old ass Bailey who got lucky against Mike Jones. Kell would have knocked Bailey out, without doubt!

[MichiganWarrior]

Originally Posted by lewishamboy

The 147 version of Maidana that fought Alexander gets punished by Brook trust me

Bradley beats Brook at this point, wise move from Hearn to go the IBF route. A win over Alexander on the big stage will give him the confidence and experience to do well against the big dogs, hardly a cherrypick tho

Maidana blew out Soto Karas in his last fight who beat Carson Jones by wide decision

Kell Brook couldnt handle club fighter Carson Jones. Yet he'd beat Maidana?

Oh and Khan would destroy Brook.

[MichiganWarrior]

Originally Posted by BretN

Maidana ends his career? You watched a Maidana fight at 147? Maidana couldn't even get the weak-chinned Khan out of there but he will end Brooks career?

Brook is nowhere near as talented as Khan. Not even close.