Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘The Great’ looking to tackle P4P stars
Devon Alexander has given a strong indication that he may be
ready to relinquish his newly-claimed IBF welterweight title by telling WBN
that he is looking to challenge some of the marquee names in the division.
The St. Louis fighter took the title with an unspectacular
victory over Randall Bailey on Saturday night in Brooklyn, whilst British star
Kell Brook knocked out Hector Saldivia on the same night to become mandatory
challenger.
Brook, 26, is now the next in line to challenge Alexander, with the IBF also confirming to WBN that the American has no optional defence, meaning that he has to put the belt up against 'The Special One' in his next fight.
Brook, 26, is now the next in line to challenge Alexander, with the IBF also confirming to WBN that the American has no optional defence, meaning that he has to put the belt up against 'The Special One' in his next fight.
Alexander previously told WBN that he doesn’t even know who Brook is and after a further discussion, has now made it clear that hopes
to snag a stellar name after becoming a two-weight world champion.
“I'm looking for bigger and better fights like Mayweather
and Pacman,” Alexander told World Boxing News.
“I don't know who my mandatory is and who's not, but I will
see what's next pretty soon. I'm not sure what the plan is but I don't count anybody
out at this stage.”
‘The Great’ was then asked if he would be willing to travel
to the UK as sought by Brook’s promoter Eddie Hearn, to which he replied: “I
love my UK fans, but we will have to see about that.”
The 25 year-old is obliged to face Brook or give up his
title and judging by his latest remarks, the latter looks to be the most likely
scenario as Alexander sets his sights on a huge bout in the coming year.