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Devon Alexander

デボン・アレクサンダー　/　でぼん・あれくさんだー

American boxer

February 10, 1987 (age 39)　・　St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Missouri
boxer

My Take

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.

Overview

Devon Alexander (born February 10, 1987) is an American professional boxer. He has held world championships in two weight divisions, including the unified World Boxing Council (WBC) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) light welterweight titles and the IBF welterweight title.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

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)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aquarius / Rabbit
Origin: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 174 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: boxer

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Vashon High School
University: Private

Awards & achievements

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

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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