By Jason Kim: Devon Alexander (23-1, 13 KO’s) made a seamless transition into the welterweight division by beating light welterweight Marcos Maidana (31-3, 28 KO’s) by a decisive 10 round unanimous decision in front of a packed house will tons of Alexander fans at the Scottrade Center, in Saint Louis, Missouri. I had Alexander winning every round of the fight, and scored it 100-90. The judges saw it my way scoring the fight 100-90, 100-90 and 99-91.
Adrien Broner
Adrien Broner
Broner chokes Perez during stare-down on Friday’s weigh-in
(PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions) By Scott Gilfoid: Following the blueprint of his idol Floyd Mayweather Jr., unbeaten WBO super featherweight champion Adrien Broner (22-0, 18 KO’s) reached over and started choking challenger Eloy Perez (23-0-2, 7 KO’s) during their stare down on Friday after their weigh-in. Broner, 22, had time enough to briefly throttle the startled looking Perez before the two fighters were separated.
Weights: Maidana-Alexander, Broner-Perez, Wilder-Hayes
By Jason Kim: Marcos Maidana (31-2, 28 KO’s) had a slight weight advantage over Devon Alexander (22-1, 13 KO’s) in Friday’s weigh-in for Saturday’s big fight card at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Maidana, 28, weighed in at 146.75, while the 25-year-old Alexander came in at 146.5.
Broner to embarrass Perez on Saturday
Broner: If Perez makes a mistake in the 1st round, he’s going to go in that round
By Eric Thomas: Undefeated WBO super featherweight champion Adrien Broner (22-0, 18 KO’s) defends his title on Saturday night against Eloy Perez (23-0-2, 7 KO’s) in a fight televised by HBO at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Broner, 22, who comes from Cincinnati, Ohio, sees the #1 World Boxing Organization contender Perez as being no different than the previous 22 opponents that Broner has beaten during his career. Broner sees himself stopping Perez and impressing boxing fans watching at home on HBO.
Broner to show his Mayweather-esque skills against Perez on Saturday
By Scott Gilfoid: One of boxing’s biggest talents unbeaten WBO super featherweight champion Adrien Broner (22-0, 18 KO’s) will be strutting his stuff this Saturday night in an HBO televised fight against challenger Eloy Perez (23-0-2, 7 KO’s) in a fight at the Scotttrade Center in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Adrien Broner vs. Eloy Perez this Saturday
By Jim Dower: This Saturday night WBO super featherweight champion Adrien Broner (22-0, 18 KO’s) will be making his first defense of his title against No.1 World Boxing Organization contender Eloy Perez (23-0-2, 7 KO’s) at the Scottrade Center, Saint Louis, Missouri.
Maidana vs. Alexander, Broner vs. Perez, Wilder vs. TBA only two weeks away
By Dan Ambrose: The interesting fight card headlined by Marcos Maidana (31-2, 28 KO’s) vs. Devon Alexander (22-1, 13 KO’s) is only two weeks away for the February 25th HBO televised fight at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Broner: Eloy Perez a feather-fisted fighter; I punch like a middleweight
By Allen Fox: WBO super featherweight champion Adrien Broner (22-0, 18 KO’s) is really looking forward to facing unbeaten challenger Eloy Perez (23-0-2, 7 KO’s) next month in their fight on February 25th in Saint Louis, Missouri. Broner, 22, has a big advantage in hand speed and power in this fight.
Broner: Don’t go for popcorn because Perez is going early
By Eric Thomas: WBO super featherweight champion Adrien Broner (22-0, 18 KO’s) faces what appears to be the perfect opponent for him to look really good against on HBO on February 25th against the light hitting slugger Eloy Perez (23-0, 7 KO’s) at the Scottrade Center in Saint Louis, Missouri.