Timothy ?Desert Storm? Bradley unified the WBC and WBO light welterweight world titles with a rugged ten round technical decision win against previously unbeaten Devon Alexander moments ago in Pontiac, Michigan when the bout was stopped after Alexander was injured by an accidental clash of heads. It was a fast start at the opening bell as both men traded quick punches early on at the highest of skill levels. Bradley was the aggressor but Alexander did well countering and mounting his offence off the back foot. Bradley found a home for his right hand early while Alexander countered well with his right hook. Some high octane exchanges in the third saw both men land some exciting blows. A clash of heads at the end of the round left Alexander with a cut above his right eye.
Bradley continued pressing forward looking to exert his strength while Alexander utilized good movement and flurried effectively with fast punches.
While Bradley looked to have an edge in the first half of the fight Alexander seemed to loosen up in the middle rounds and started to let his hands go a little bit more.
While Bradley?s strength and pressure remained constant the fight became tighter as Alexander summoned a higher activity level.
In Round 10 the fighters collided heads in the center of the ring and the point of impact appeared to be on the same spot where Alexander had sustained a previous cut.
The doctor was called on to the ring apron where he examined a distraught Alexander.
The fight was called to a halt due to the accidental clash of heads and the bout went to the scorecards after ten rounds.
Scores were 97-93, 96-95 and 98-93? all for Timothy Bradley.
With the win Bradley unified the WBC and WBO light welterweight titles and improved to 27-0 (11 KOs) while Alexander falls to 21-1 (13 KOs).
