Devon Alexander is still fighting in the main event, even without a world title.
The former junior welterweight champion will return to the ring against hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse on Saturday night at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo.
Unbeaten champion Tavoris Cloud defends his light heavyweight title against Yusaf Mack, and Cornelius Bundrage defends his junior middleweight belt in a rematch against Sechew Powell in the undercard fights. But it’s Alexander who is headlining the show.
The popular native of St. Louis is trying to rebound from his first career loss.
“You see, this is the ‘Show Me State,’” the bombastic King said this week. “What does that mean? It means these fighters can talk all they want today, but come Saturday night they are going to have to show everyone what they are made of.”
Also on the undercard is cruiserweight prospect Ryan Coyne, hometown favorite and former champ Cory Spinks, and a heavyweight eliminator between Bermane Stiverne and Ray Austin.
“This is going to be a hell of a card,” said Eric Gomez of Golden Boy Promotions. “Sechew Powell is good, Tavoris is like a young Mike Tyson, I’ve been watching Bermane Stiverne for a long time, and I can’t wait for Saturday
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