Devon Alexander

What stands out to me about Devon Alexander is the two-division accomplishment, holding unified WBC and IBF light welterweight titles before adding the IBF welterweight crown. Moving up in weight forces a fighter to rebuild everything, and doing it successfully shows real adaptability. Coming out of St. Louis, a city that doesn't hand anyone an easy path, he climbed to the top through discipline rather than hype. I find that kind of quiet, methodical career more compelling than the loud ones. Alexander earned his place through technique and grit, and that combination always commands my respect.

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Name (English)

Devon Alexander

Name (Japanese)

デボン・アレクサンダー

Reading

でぼん・あれくさんだー

Born

February 10, 1987 (age 39)

Origin

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Height

174 cm

Occupation

boxer

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aquarius / Rabbit

High school

Vashon High School

Awards & achievements

• WBC World Super Lightweight Champion
• IBF World Welterweight Champion
• IBF World Junior Welterweight Champion

• Xhttps://x.com/DAlexandereal
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon%20Alexander
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%83%9C%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1206978

Tags

• Missouri
• boxer

Last updated

November 2, 2026

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