Junior Witter vs Devon Alexander
On August 1, 2009, Junior Witter (37-2-2, 22 KOs) and Devon Alexander (18-0, 11 KOs) battle it out for the vacant WBC super-lightweight world titles. The vacant WBC super-lightweight title is also on the line.
Witter vs Alexander Stats
Junior Witter is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 53% KO rate; his last fight was a 3rd round KO victory over Victor Hugo Castro, 8 months and 24 days ago. Devon Alexander is on a 18-fight win streak with a 61% KO rate, with his last fight being a 9th round KO win over Jesús Rodríguez, 3 months and 8 days ago.
Witter vs Alexander Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Devon Alexander at 99-1 winning odds. Junior Witter really doesn't have much to present against Alexander.
Witter vs Alexander Result
Junior Witter refused to continue the fight in the 8th round, and Devon Alexander is crowned the new WBC super-lightweight world champion — in his first world-title fight. Alexander improves his record to 19-0 (12 KOs), while Witter adds a loss to his record at 37-3-2.