SHOWTIME Sports® will present a world championship doubleheader on Saturday, Nov. 30, as Devon Alexander “The Great” defends his IBF Welterweight World Championship against Shawn “Showtime” Porter in a 12-round bout at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. In the co-main event, also scheduled for 12-rounds, the WBC Super Bantamweight Championship is on the line as Leo “Teremoto” Santa Cruz defends his title against Cesar Seda.
In a preliminary bout junior welterweight contender Ricardo “Dinamita” Alvarez will face an opponent to be named in a 10-round matchup.
“I’ve heard great things about the fans in Texas and I’m looking forward to defending my title in San Antonio,” said Alexander. “I promise I won’t disappoint the fight fans and they’re going to see a show on November 30.”
“It’s been a long road to get here and ever since I first stepped into the gym, I wanted to become a world champion,” said Porter. “Now my chance is here and I’m ready to step into that ring and take the title from Alexander.”
“I’m looking forward to getting back in the ring and making my debut in Texas against Cesar Seda,” said Santa Cruz. “Seda is a quality fighter and a top contender, but I’m not ready to give up my belt to him or anyone.”
“I admire Santa Cruz for his talent and his accomplishments,” said Seda. “But styles make fights and I have the style to beat him and bring the world championship back to Puerto Rico,”
“The fans in San Antonio are among the best in the sport and when they come out to see Devon Alexander defend his title against Shawn Porter, they’re going to be in for a treat, as this is a great stylistic matchup that will produce compelling action from start to finish,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “And when you add a championship fight between an all-action champion in Leo Santa Cruz and challenger Cesar Seda this may end up being one of the best nights of boxing we’ve seen in 2013.”
“It’s an honor and pleasure to bring SHOWTIME back to the greatest boxing fans in the world here in San Antonio,” said Mike Battah, President of Leija*Battah Promotions. “Alexander is facing a young, hungry challenger in Porter so this fight will definitely be one of the most exciting fights of the year. Santa Cruz vs Seda is a battle of the countries, Mexico vs. Puerto Rico battling it out will round out the night as a great night of boxing.”
Alexander vs. Porter, a 12-round fight for Alexander’s IBF Welterweight World Championship, will take place Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. The event is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, Leija*Battah Promotions and The Great Promotions and supported by Golden Boy Promotions’ sponsors Corona and AT&T. The fight will air live on SHOWTIME and will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming (SAP).
Devon is an odd case for me, the dude is fast and talented. He seems to have the Bradley curse where he’s all around very talented but just doesnt connect with most us fans. I like the guy but he is a bit of a stinker overall. However he looks pretty dominate at 147 and I think I’d pick him to beat the likes of Broner and Bradley. I have a feeling if his promoter does it right 2014 will be a good one for Alexander that may set him up for a major payday in 15. Just my 2 cents on the kid.
i will take devon. hope the price is not too high.
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