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Alexander-Khan showdown has nice ring to it

By Dan Rafael

Saturday, August 8, 2009

As a small child, Devon Alexander dreamed of winning a world title. He finally fulfilled that dream on Aug. 1 by easily beating former titleholder Junior Witter. He made the awkward Brit quit in his corner after the eighth round of their junior welterweight title bout in Rancho Mirage, Calif. So happy after accomplishing his lifelong dream, Alexander slept with his new belt. It was right there on the pillow next to him. "I propped it up on one of the pillows on my bed in the hotel room and ...

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