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LOS ANGELES, USA – British boxer Amir Khan defeated Devon Alexander by unanimous decision on Saturday, December 13 to make his case to face Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 2.
The 28-year-old Khan, who was fighting for just the second time in the welterweight division, used his superior hand speed and strength to dominate the American southpaw for 12 rounds, winning on all three judges’ scorecards, 120-108, 119-109 and 118-110.
Khan (30-3, 19 knockouts) used his jab effectively to set up combinations that earned him the bulk of points as both fighters made it to the final bell.
Khan also showed off his much-improved defensive skills, the result of working with trainer Virgil Hunter, as the two posted their fourth-straight win since hooking up in September 2012.
Alexander, who looked impressive in his last fight against Jesus Soto Karass, went into the 12th round needing a knockout to win.
Khan was originally scheduled to fight the American for Alexander’s International Boxing Federation welterweight title last December in New York.
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But the Briton scrapped the bout because he thought he had a chance at landing a bank-breaking dream bout with Floyd Mayweather that never came off.
In the post-fight interview, Khan addressed the possibility of facing the unbeaten pound-for-pound champion Mayweather, should a Mayweather-Pacquiao fight fail to materialize yet again.
“I didn’t call Floyd Mayweather out with total confidence before, but now I feel I proved to everyone I deserve that fight,” Khan said.
“I’m getting better with age. The Mayweather fight didn’t happen last year, but I now believe I’ve earned it this year.” – Rappler.com
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