What is Devon Alexander's biggest..

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  1. theflyest

    theflyest Boxing Addict Full Member

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    agreed
     
  2. gooners!!

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    I have'nt watched him that closely myself, although I have seen quite a few of his fights(Urango, Kotelnik, Witter, Rodriguez)


    To me he seems like a decent allround fighter, rather than exceptional in one particular area. I think he he has a more conventional style than Bradley, infact you might say a more predictable style, but he seems to tick most boxes that Bradley does, in terms of durability, mental fortitude, and I think his jab, and power, ability to stay within his envelope and set stuff up, rather than open himself up and take chances, might be what makes him the fighter he is.

    I think Bradley will beat Alexander. I think Bradley will exploit his rigid style with his foot-speed and fluidity. As I dont think Devon is good enough from range to disengage Bradley, to keep him on the outside. I think Bradley has a much better understanding of angles which will help him slip inside Devon's leads in order to get on the inside, that when on the backfoot, Alexander has a tendency to over-commit to his punches, which leaves him open to counter punches when he misses, which is something Kotelnik exploited imo.

    I think Bradley will be able to get inside and apply pressure, make it the kind of fight he's looking for, and while I think Devon has enough dog in him to cope, I think that suits Bradley more than him. I do however think the strengths of Devon's I spoke about, his ability to stay within his envelope, to not extend himself, to stay within the confines of his technique, and that power, combined with Bradley's tendency to sometimes get a bit wreckless when applying pressure, means that whilst he might not be getting the best of it inside, he could conceivably walk Bradley onto a counter on the way in that could win him the fight, but that is my main concern for Bradley.
     
  3. Finesse74

    Finesse74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Man everytime you post its like essay lol.
    Good break down on him. I agree. I think he got Tim though. :bbb
     
  4. Ring Master

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    Devon got the Sugar Shane Mosley defense and Jab. That's his biggest weakness. The uppie is his best weapon.
     
  5. Finesse74

    Finesse74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mosley defense? what you mean?
     
  6. Ring Master

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    Herky jerky jittery movement and uses athletic talent to pull straight back out of range with no headmovement.
     
  7. gooners!!

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    I cant help it man :lol:, I make a point, and it leads me into another point, plus, sometimes its hard to put your opinion over in a few words.

    Its a toss up fight so yeah, no problem with anyone who thinks Devon can/will win.
     
  8. Finesse74

    Finesse74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don;t think he is jittery, but you right about pulling straight back. He didn;t do it with urango, but I guess cuz Urango isn;t quick on his feet. Kotlenk exposed that in him. I hope he changes that tomorrow night.
     
  9. ripcity

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    Strength: His eight hand his lead punch. Is one of the best in the game. If he land flush with a uppercutt. hook or even a jab the tide of the fight cn turn if not end with that punch.

    Weakness: As great as he is with his right hand he dose not throw his left as well.
    I have a strong felling that Alexander is not a natural southpaw and basicialy a one handed boxer.