LAS VEGAS — One year after pulling out of a fight with Devon Alexander in order to preserve himself for a shot a Floyd Mayweather Jr., this time around Amir Khan may have properly stamped his ticket to the big dance.
Khan was too quick and too strong from the opening bell in outclassing Alexander by unanimous decision (119-109, 118-110, 120-108) on Saturday in front of 7,768 in attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. ESPN.com also scored the bout 120-108 for Khan (29-3, 19 KOs).
The native of England, 28, looked spectacular in his second fight as a full-fledged welterweight, controlling distance with his jab and temporarily putting aside the chin issues that have haunted his career.
Alexander (26-3, 14 KOs) followed Khan around the ring throughout but was unable to land more than one punch at a time as Khan met him in his tracks with hard combinations.
