Alexander vs Redkach

Who won Alexander vs Redkach?

Ivan Redkach beat Devon Alexander by knockout in the 6th round on Saturday 1st June 2019 at Soboba Casino in California.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 10 rounds in the Welterweight division, which meant the weight limit was 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 KG).

Also, on the undercard Hugo Centeno Jr lost to Willie Monroe Jr, Marlon Tapales defeated Roberto Castaneda and Jhack Tepora was victorious over Jose Luis Gallegos.

Alexander vs Redkach stats

Back in June 2019, Devon Alexander stepped into the ring with a record of 27 wins, 5 loses and 1 draw, 14 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Ivan Redkach made his way to the ring with a record of 22 wins, 4 loses and 1 draw, with 17 of those wins by knock out.

The stats suggested Redkach had a large advantage in power over Alexander, boosting at 77% knock out percentage over Alexander's 52%.

Devon Alexander was the younger man by 1 year, at 33 years old.

Redkach had a height advantage of 1 inch over Alexander. That also extended to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Devon Alexander fought out of the orthodox stance, while Ivan Redkach was a southpaw.

Alexander was arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 6 more fights, and made his debut in 2004, 5 years and 5 months earlier than Redkach, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He had fought 145 less professional rounds, 0 to Redkach's 145.

Alexander vs Redkach form

Devon Alexander had beaten 1 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight before this contest, he had lost to Andre Berto on 4th August 2018 by split decision in their 12 round contest at Nassau Coliseum, New York, United States.

Previous to that, he had drawn with Victor Ortiz on 17th February 2018 by majority draw at Don Haskins Convention Center, Texas.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Walter Castillo on 21st November 2017 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Coliseum, Florida, Afghanistan.

Before that, he had been beaten by Aaron Martinez on 14th October 2015 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Gila River Arena, Arizona, United States.

He had lost to Amir Khan on 13th December 2014 by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

Redkach had beaten 2 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance once.

In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had beat Tyrone Harris on 16th February 2019 by knockout in the 1st round at Microsoft Theater, California, United States.

Previous to that, he had beat Brian Jones on 9th June 2018 by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Staples Center, LA.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by John Molina Jr on 15th December 2017 by knockout in the 4th round at Pioneer Event Center, California, Afghanistan.

Before that, he had lost to Argenis Mendez on 2nd May 2017 by split decision in their 10 round contest at Sportsmans Lodge, California, United States.

He had been beaten by Tevin Farmer on 30th July 2016 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Barclays Center, New York.

Activity check

In terms of activity leading into the fight, Ivan Redkach had been fighting more than Devon Alexander.

Going to this contest, Devon Alexander had last fought 9 months and 28 days ago, while Ivan Redkach's last outing had been 3 months and 16 days ago.

Alexander's last 5 fights had come over a period of 4 years, 5 months and 19 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 10 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 56 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 11.2 rounds on average.

Redkach's last 5 fights had come over a period of 2 years, 10 months and 2 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 6 months and 26 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 33 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 6.6 rounds on average.

What time did Alexander vs Redkach start?

The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 11:00 PM EST / 8:00 PM PST at Soboba Casino, California, United States, which was around 4:00 AM BST in the UK.

Who broadcast Alexander vs Redkach?

Alexander vs Redkach was broadcast on Fox Sport 1 in the US.

What were the odds on Alexander vs Redkach?

Devon Alexander was a 1/4 (-400) favourite going into the contest, while Ivan Redkach made his way into the ring at 3/1 (+300) with oddsmakers.