Breaking News from Ringtv.com- alexander vs matthyse

Devon Alexander and Lucas Matthysse have agreed to fight on June 25 in Alexander's hometown of St. Louis, Richard Schaefer, Matthysse’s promoter, told RingTV.com on Friday afternoon.

Schaefer had just gotten off the phone with Don King, Alexander’s promoter, to finalize the deal.

Alexander is coming off a disappointing performance against Timothy Bradley, who won by a one-sided technical decision after 10 rounds when the then-unbeaten St. Louis native couldn’t continue because of cuts.

Matthysse rebounded from his own setback – a controversial split-decision loss to Zab Judah in November – to stop DeMarcus Corley in eight rounds in January.

“This is a very important fight for both fighters,” Schaefer said. “Devon Alexander is a terrific fighter. He didn’t look like the same fighter against Bradley for whatever reason. I’m not sure why. … The fact is he’s a great young American fight. And Matthysse is one of the most-exciting fighters in the division.

“A win for Alexander puts him back at the top of the 140-pound division. The same is true for Matthysse. They both know what’s at stake.”

Schaefer said the Alexander camp agreed to use neutral officials for the fight.

Matthysee, who is from Argentina but trains in Southern California, believes he was the victim of a hometown decision against Judah and didn’t want to be in the same position against Alexander, who is popular in St. Louis.

“The request was granted. There will be neutral officials,” Schaefer said.

good fight for both of them.

dmar5143 wrote:good fight for both of them.

+1

I like Lucas by KO

dmar5143 wrote:good fight for both of them.

Matthyse better bring his own judges, Mr. left hook and Mr. Straight Right

Good news....Matthysse better KO him though, in St. Louis.

gomez1012 wrote:

dmar5143 wrote:good fight for both of them.

+1

I like Lucas by KO

if his team watches tape they'll see that Alexander backs up (straight back) and doesn't protect his chin when doing so. Do some bodywork and then focus on backing him up, landing rights to the head.

No Cyclops and th fight is in St. Louis. Mathysse better KO Alexander early.

Great fight for the division

the 140lb and 168lb guys are really showing what real fighters are made of. i'm very excited by this development. neutral officials is great as well. could be a tough night for Alexander, but at least we'll get to see him redeem himself after his disappointing decision to quit against Bradley

Based on the Kotelnik fight, Lucas has to get a KO to win.

I'm really interested to see how Devon responds. He has the physical tools and the hype train is gone. His heart has been called into question and he's going in with a puncher. Will the Bradley fight serve as a reality check and can Cunningham train and motivate him. I think this will be the make or break fight of his career.

Gumby wrote:I'm really interested to see how Devon responds. He has the physical tools and the hype train is gone. His heart has been called into question and he's going in with a puncher. Will the Bradley fight serve as a reality check and can Cunningham train and motivate him. I think this will be the make or break fight of his career.

after his last couple fights I believe he has the physical tools but there are 3 things I question:
1-does he really know how to fight (meaning, set up shots, control the ring, etc...). Against Kotelnik he was so damn predictable. Throw 5-6 shots, they get blocked. he gets countered. There was no thought as to how to hit Kotelnik. It was just move my fast hands and grunt!!!! He does so much move the hands then stop and go straight back.
2-his fighting spirit-against Bradley wasn't there. rough fight and Bradley wanted it much more than he did.
3-his trainer-just asking your fighter what the bleep are you doing doesn't really help. How about preparing him for the styles he is going to face and giving technical advice during the fight.