Man wtf...how did Fox lose the fight?
I'm just now watching this on my DVR. This is bullshyt.
I'm just now watching this on my DVR. This is bullshyt.
8/7 PBC on FOX: Fox vs Maestre / Stanionis vs Collazo / Alexander vs Santamaria
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Devon Alexander: I Hurt Right Bicep in First Round, I Couldn't Get Anything Going
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BY BOXINGSCENE STAFF
Published Sun Aug 08, 2021, 04:33 PM EDT
At The Armory in Minneapolis, Luke Santamaria (12-2-1, 7 KOs) scored a unanimous decision victory over former two-division champion Devon Alexander (27-7-1, 14 KOs) after 10 rounds of super welterweight action.
"I want to thank Devon for giving me this opportunity,” said Santamaria. “He's a great fighter. I got the opportunity and I showed up again.”
The younger fighter, Santamaria was able to control the bout with his legs and landed more impactful shots over the 10-rounds, including moments where he appeared to stagger the southpaw Alexander with counter left hooks in rounds one and nine.
"My legs were the key for me, he was trying to catch me with the left and I was able to anticipate it,” said Santamaria. “I was too quick on my feet for him. My footwork was the key. I'm ready to keep stepping up the competition."
Those impactful shots made the difference as the two fighters each landed 82 punches throughout the fight. While Alexander had the 28-13 edge in jabs connected, Santamaria landed 69 power punches to 54 from Alexander. After the fight, Alexander revealed that a right bicep injury suffered in the first round inhibited his ability to land effectively. After 10 rounds, the judges saw the fight by scores of 98-92 twice and 97-93.
"I hurt my right bicep in the first round and it really held me back from getting my offense going,” said Alexander. “I tried to shake it out as the fight went on but I just couldn't get anything going. I'm disappointed."
Recca Gatsby
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WOAT decision my fukkin goodness