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Alexander shuns Khan, wants Marquez after Bradley

Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor

The Great” eyes super-fights after unification

WBC light-welterweight champion Devon Alexander (21-0) hopes to unify the 140lb division for the second time on January 29th when he faces WBO belt holder Timothy Bradley (26-0) in an all-American clash at the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan.

The 23 year-old was speaking at the pre-fight press conference as the two champions came face to face two weeks before they meet in the ring and Alexander believes he has the tools to take Bradley’s WBO title, but dismissed a possible unification with WBA champion Amir Khan.

“It is my time now and I'm going to seize the moment,” Alexander stated.

“Khan is an OK fighter. He's no big deal. People are really making big hype about Amir Khan. I don't know what all the hype is about but he has a little power behind him. People think he is more than what I think he is.

“The winner of this fight doesn't have to go after Amir Khan. The winner of this fight is going to be No. 1 in the division. Marquez is a bigger fight than Khan so it's not about chasing him. Amir Khan is not the cash cow at 140.

“I have a bigger following in St. Louis just like he does in the UK so we shouldn't be dwelling on Khan.

“I am seeking greatness. Whoever they think is the best. The question is, will Khan take the fight? That's the problem. I think he's being pampered. You need to ask Khan and his people,” added the WBC champ.

Its not likely that unified lightweight champion Marquez would move down to a catchweight to face Alexander and it is though that St. Louis fighter is nailed on to stay at 140lbs, so a match-up with Khan has to be a possibility if the money was right.

Remaining tickets to the Alexander-Bradley World Junior Welterweight
Championship fight, priced from $25-$400, can be purchased at the Silverdome box office, by calling (248) 338-2500 or online at www.silverdometickets.com.

Alexander vs. Bradley will take place Saturday, January 29 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing, beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT.
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