Fight Maidana next, or the fight after. He's had two back-to-back fights now which have revealed a lot of flaws in him. People are losing confidence in him, and since yesterday's 'no mas', they seem to be losing respect too. If they're really brave, they would take on Maidana immediately. A win over him should get back what they've lost. But I personally think he should be fed one or two easy opponents before taking on a monster like that so soon.
I think Maidana would be a fight he could win, of the four Maidana is most tailor made for Devon. His speed would be apparant and with Maidana's slower hands Devon would be able to counter him and possibly hurt him. I think it's an easier fight for Devon than others, and would be a credible win. I think Alexander beats Maidana, but I think Maidana beats Bradley, styles are everything and I think this is stylistically the best match up for Devon.
Alexander should fight Maidana next, would be a great fight. Esp if on the undercard of Bradley / Khan.
Prior to last night, I had those exact same thoughts. I think I'm letting his fight with Bradley cloud my judgement. That early cut seem to disrupt him and Bradley has never been an easy opponent for anyone, so I'm willing to cut Alexander some slack. So yeah, I'd advise Alexander to go straight in with Maidana. He'd look good beating him, and he'll send a statement out once more.
He definitely didn't look "good" last night, but he didn't look like he didn't belong. I mean he lost to a good fighter, but Bradley made that a brutally ugly fight, and by over pressuring him and getting too close it was tough for Alexander or Bradley to look very good. Also I think to Alexander's credit, he made Bradley tentative at times and that tells me Bradley felt something that made him feel as though Alexander merrited respect.
Two consecutive losses against elite fighters of the division at the age of 23 can have a devastating impact on his career but if he's matched up favorably against top 20 guys Devon would have the chance to regain his confidence and improve his skills. He's only 23 after all and a loss should not throw a fighter who's still developing too far back. I think it's a blessing he doesn't have to watch out for his 0 any longer.
I felt Alexander made it an ugly fight. Bradley was the one trying to make the fight. Devon did nothing but back up, hold, & yell when flicking out his jab
I'd tell the guy to learn how to accidentally head butt. Bradley is one dirty mo'fo fighter. Hope he gets his ass kicked in his next fight. Tim Headbut Bradley doesn't deserve to be in a ring with Pac.
:deal Thats the fight i want to see too Like Khan said a while back - the two losers ane two winners should fight each other Khan vs Bradley Maidana vs Alexander 2 potentially great match ups Alexander really has nowhere else to go - his bull**** antics really damaged his stock
Well they both contributed don't get me wrong, by saying Bradley made it an ugly fight, I mean Bradley did what he intended to do...pressure, get inside, etc. I just felt he got too close and obviously smothered Alexander but also smothered himself, then Alexander tied him up. Alexander didn't want to fight in that close of quarters hence him tieing up constantly, but Bradley seemed to be off in terms of managing distance because even though he was getting "inside" he wasn't able to do a lot with it.