Witter Vs Alexander August 1st Showtime

[teddy007]

Witter Vs Alexander is on, don't know too much about Alexander, thoughts?

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (June 23, 2009)—World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked super lightweight Devon Alexander “The Great” will fight for the vacant WBC super lightweight championship against the former holder of that belt, Junior “The Hitter” Witter, in a tremendous co-feature on Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif. (SHOWTIME 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast)..

In an interesting twist, Witter lost this title on May 10, 2008, to undefeated Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley (24-0, 11 KOs), who will defend his World Boxing Organization 140-pound crown against former unified lightweight world champion Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell (33-5-1, 25 KOs) in the main event on this card. In a world title unification, Bradley defeated Kendall Holt on April 4 to capture the WBO belt. Less than a month later, Bradley chose to voluntarily relinquish the WBC strap that Alexander and Witter will be vying for.

“I just found out a few days ago that I’ll be in my first world championship match against Junior Witter on Aug. 1,” Alexander said. “I am so thrilled to be fighting for a world title and against Witter, a fighter I respect. He’s already had the title we’re fighting for, and I feel like it’s my turn now. I’m not stopping my undefeated run for anyone. I’ll never have a chance at the biggest fights in the world against Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao unless I win this.”

The promising Alexander (18-0, 11 KOs) is the most highly touted fighter to come out of St. Louis since four-time world champion Cory Spinks. The 22-year-old Alexander is a stablemate of Spinks and has fought as a pro exclusively under the guidance of longtime Spinks’ longtime trainer Kevin Cunningham.

“This is a terrific opportunity for Devon,” Cunningham said. “He’s been preparing for this moment since he was 8 years old when I heard him say he wanted to fight for the ‘green belt’ of the WBC. Now he’s the mandatory challenger. We look forward to bringing home another world championship to the American Gateway City of St. Louis.”

In another sign of stability, legendary boxing promoter Don King remains as Alexander’s only promoter. He signed Alexander after Cunningham brought the boxer to his attention while the young phenom was still in high school.

“I saw something special in Devon from the beginning,” King said. “He doesn’t drink, smoke or take drugs. He takes care of his body. His smile lights up a room. He’s also a great role model for young people. I can’t say enough good things about this talented young man.

“Now he has received an opportunity in the land of opportunity and he plans to make the most of it. Those in attendance at Agua Caliente and watching across America on Showtime are going to see a very special young fighter win his first world title.”

Alexander has stopped 11 of his 18 opponents, including the last three in a row. The only areas he must concede to his opponent are those pertaining to age and experience.

The 35-year-old Witter(37-2-2, 22 KOs), a Brit who is making his second start in the United States, has only lost twice in his long career. Besides Bradley last year, the only other person to beat Witter was then-unbeaten IBF 140-pound champion Zab “Super” Judah in 2000.

The event is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions in association with Don King Productions and Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa. Tickets go on sale July 3, at 10 a.m. (PT) and will be available for purchase online at www.HotWaterCasino.com/TheShow or by calling (800) 585-3737.

Opened in February 2009, The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa is the ultimate in luxury entertainment. With just over 2,000 seats and excellent sight lines, guests can get up-close and personal with the world’s finest entertainers and athletes. The Show also features 12 VIP boxes with gourmet catering and private bars. Right outside, Agua Caliente offers 24/7 gaming and a gorgeous, 340-room hotel, plus spa and resort. For more information, visit HotWaterCasino.com.

SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING announcers Gus Johnson and Al Bernstein will call the action with Jim Gray reporting from ringside. The executive producer of SHOWTIME Sports is David Dinkins Jr., with Bob Dunphy directing.

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[The_Don1]

I hope ITV pick this one up with Witter being a Hennessy fighter, even on a delayed basis...but I can't see it somehow.

[glahn]

Witter is terrible to watch. I've no idea how he keeps getting on TV.

[Punchy Joe]

Witter is getting on a bit, I fancy Alexander to beat him, especially in America.

[caffrey]

ive got a big feeling this may get postponed again.

if it goes on alexander wins

[Adamj1987]

witter will win and i hope hes on ITV

[alexpaterson]

I hope Witter wins he seems like a likeable guy and deserves another shot at the title I dont know much about Alexander but hope Witter can pull it off

[Bard of Boxrec]

witter is the most infuriating fighter i have ever seen. he is capable of looking like dynamite (observe, viv harris, first half of Ndou, those euro defences) but also like total shit (bradley, judah) . if this guy comes at him and Junior doesnt have to look for him, Witter might have a chance. Otherwise, he'll get bored and labour to another excruciating loss.

plus, I really don't think fighting on foreign soil will do any favours for Witter at all...i can easily see him just going through the motions with little ambition left.

[whicker]

Thing is, too, that he has had just ONE fight since he lost that title- and that was very much a "marking time" fight.

Good luck to Junior, but he is up against it here, I feel.

[caffrey]

word from the gyms around america is that alexander is the genuine article aswell

[BigEars]

word from the gyms around america is that alexander is the genuine article aswell

Shame he doesn't fight like it then, he fights like a rising prospect because that's exactly what he is and unless he matures quite a bit and improves significantly from his last bout I'm expecting Witter to pull off the upset here.

[twenty six]

If ITV were distinctly tepid about Carl Froch, give me one good reason why they would be remotely interested in Witter.
I say that as a Witter fan, and I really hope he can raise his game because he has to, simple as.