Purdy gets shot at Alexander on May 18
Devon Alexander has a new opponent, as Lee Purdy will step in to replace Kell Brook on May 18 in Atlantic City.
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Kell Brook officially out of Alexander fight
Kell Brook has officially withdrawn from the May 18 fight with Devon Alexander due to a foot injury.
Alexander will fight May 18
Golden Boy intends on having Devon Alexander fight on May 18, even if Kell Brook can't go due to injury.
Peterson-Matthysse, Alexander-Brook official, 5/18
Lamont Peterson will face Lucas Matthysse, and Devon Alexander takes on Kell Brook on May 18 in Atlantic City, live on Showtime.
Alexander-Brook, Peterson-Matthysse doubleheader?
Golden Boy Promotions is hoping to finalize a May 18 Showtime doubleheader featuring a pair of world title fights at 147 and 140 pounds in Atlantic City.
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13Hearn on Mayweather, Frampton-Martinez, more
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn spoke with iFilm London about Saturday's Carl Frampton-Kiko Martinez fight, plus the Mayweather-Alexander-Brook situation, and Froch-Kessler II.
IBF won't approve Mayweather-Alexander
The IBF says they won't approve a Floyd Mayweather-Devon Alexander fight for their welterweight title, due to the fact that Alexander has a signed contract to face Kell Brook.
Hearn: 'We'll fight tooth and nail for Kell Brook'
Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing says he will 'fight tooth and nail' to get Kell Brook his rightful IBF title shot following the news that Devon Alexander may be facing Floyd Mayweather on May 4.
Alexander-Brook again postponed
Devon Alexander has injured his bicep in training, once again postponing his IBF welterweight title defense against Kell Brook. The bout was scheduled for February 23.
