Tale of the Tape
| Amir Khan | Devon Alexander | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 29-3, 19 KOs | 26-2, 14 KOs |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Height | 5’ 8½” | 5’ 8½” |
| Reach | 71” | 70” |
| Weight | 147 | 147 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| Hometown | Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Rounds Boxed | 179 | 189 |
From a statistical perspective, the Tale of the Tape puts Amir Khan and Devon Alexander on a relatively even playing field. The fighters are a year apart (Khan is 28, Alexander 27), and are the exact same height, standing at 5’8 ½” tall. Though at 71 inches, Khan’s reach is marginally longer than Alexander’s 70 inch reach, the slight difference could potentially help Khan in the range department.
Khan has had more fights than Alexander, but Alexander has boxed more rounds than Khan. With these two fighters it is somewhat difficult to compare and analyze their experience only based on statistics. Even with rounds boxed, experience is always relative. Each fight depends on who the fighter and their opponent were at the time of the bout, among other variables. However, from a numerical perspective Khan and Alexander have relatively the same amount of experience, and both have faced quality fighters in their careers.
The two fighters’ opposing stances will also add to the drama of Khan’s orthodox and Alexander’s southpaw styles competing against each other. Both Khan and Alexander have been relying on their quick jabs to establish themselves and get their combinations off. With their bodies mirroring each other and lead hands in close contact, it will be interesting to see how each of them refigure the jab and find their distance.
