Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘The Great’ open to rematch with ‘Desert Storm’
Former unified world light-welterweight title holder Devon
Alexander wants a second meeting with Timothy Bradley in November after Manny
Pacquiao distanced himself from an immediate rematch with the WBO welterweight
champion.
25 year-old Alexander, now campaigning at welterweight
himself, is due to fight in August, with several opponents in the frame, but
then hopes to face Bradley in the first defence of the Californian's 147lb belt.
“I would love the opportunity to avenge my only loss to
Bradley – definitely,” Alexander told World Boxing News.
“I will take care of business in August and then we will see
what happens about facing him in November.
“I don't think Bradley will want the fight though as I think
he wants to milk that belt with a lesser opponent and avoid another fight with
me.”
“I had his last fight 7-5 to Pacquiao so I don’t think he
wants to go there again or face me either.”
‘The Great’ has previously expressed to WBN his interest in
challenging new IBF champion Randall Bailey and rumours are now rife that they
could meet in the fall.Alexander would then have an ideal bargaining tool
to face Bradley in another unification contest should he overcome the ‘KO King’ and secure the November 10 rematch.
Alexander and Bradley last fought in January 2011 for both
the WBC and WBO 140lb titles, with a cut ending the fight in the tenth round
with Bradley ahead on all three of the judges’ cards and another meeting could
not be ruled out later this year.