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

Hopefully this is gonna take place on the May 18th card they're talking about. :conf


The more I think about this fight, the more I'm convinced it's gonna be a relatively comfortable night for Alexander. He's got a speed advantage in my opinion, but more importantly, much better defense and he's vastly more experienced. Alexander has that grittiness too. That ability to do whatever it takes to get it done. Kell's never faced quality like Alexander in the ring before. Going to the states, to face a tough, gritty guy like that in the first truly massive fight of his career. Can't see it going well for Kell.

Very surprised at the poll results.

 

That was a 23 year old Alexander who crumbled at the end of a tough fight. He's a different fighter these days. He's been through tough battles with Matthysse and Maidana since then. You don't come through fights like that if you're a quitter. I just think he holds all the advantages in this fight, except for maybe power.

 

That was an absolute schooling.

Maidana landed 93 punches in that fight. Not that Maidana's a world-beater, but Alexander does have a great defense. Brook on the other hand relies on footwork and not so wonderful head movement to get him out of trouble, but is not that hard to hit.

I've seen some people claim that Brook is as fast as Alexander. I don't see that at all, Alexander looks quite a bit faster to me.

And the experience and grittiness Alexander has is a huge advantage. I don't see Brook having any answers for him on the night.

 

Fight's confirmed for the May 18th card in Atlantic City, most likely boardwalk hall. Hopefully it won't fall through again.

 

The latest I heard is that the double header is to be in Atlantic City. Who knows what the **** is going on though.