Bradley vs Alexander (1/29) This Saturday at the Silverdome, Devon Alexander faces Timothy Bradley. It what should be considered a huge fight has drawn little to no attention from the general public. Neither of these guys is a major draw. The fight will by on regular HBO and so far ticket sales have been abysmal.
Both of these guys are young, prime undefeated fighters. Bradley is 27 and Alexander will be 24 a few weeks after this fight. The winner of this fight is likely to vault into larger fights, if such a thing exists outside of Pacquiao and Mayweather at light welterweight. (140) Khan??
Bradley is mostly a pressure fighter. Normally pressure fighters have above average or better power, Bradley doesn't. Alexander mixes it up a bit more. I think he'd like to come forward behind his jab, but to this point, his jab or at least the accuracy of that jab is lacking. Alexander looks like he has faster hands and more power. Bradley has better feet and better head movement. They both can be hit. Bradley lunges far to much and Alexander doesn't move his head enough.
Bradley will likely be the aggressor in this fight, Alexander will try to turn Bradley while throwing counter punches.
I think this fight will get off to a very fast start and we could see some fireworks early.
My notes indicated that Alexander DROPS his hands when he punches. You have to watch carefully but it occurs every time he loads to throw punches. I'm just not sure that Bradley is the type of fighter that will see it as he spends a lot of time bending at the waist and twisting around. He'll know that it happens, I'm just not sure he can take advantage of it.
Both fighters are a bit wild in the ring, Alexander is more of a classical fighter, Bradley really could use a better trainer.
The lines aren't moving on this fight and Bradley was installed as the favorite at about -200.
I make this fight much closer then those odds.
Alexander is the better boxer though he can be very inaccurate. Bradley can be crazy wild but he never quits.
Bradley rightfully should be favored in this fight. If this fight where in a few years, I think Alexander handles Bradley but he may be to inexperienced at this stage to realize his dream.
Prediction later in the week.
