Devon Alexander vs. Marcos Maidana

Saturday night, RFT cover subject Devon Alexander took on Marcos Maidana at Scottrade Center as part of an HBO-broadcast slate of boxing matches. Also on the card was a junior lightweight title match between Adrien Broner and Eloy Perez in which Broner made quick work of his opponent and retained his belt. In his non-title bout, hometown favorite Alexander defeated Maidana in a 10-round unanimous decision. Read Albert Samaha's profile of Alexander, "Familiar Ring," here. Photos by Jon Gitchoff
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Alexander's fight aired live on HBO as part of their "Boxing After Dark."
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Alexander's fight aired live on HBO as part of their "Boxing After Dark."
The main event, featuring Devon Alexander, aired live on HBO's "Boxing After Dark."
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The main event, featuring Devon Alexander, aired live on HBO's "Boxing After Dark."
Former "American Idol" contestant and St. Louisan Aloha Mischeaux performs the National Anthem.
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Former "American Idol" contestant and St. Louisan Aloha Mischeaux performs the National Anthem.
Just what all goes into a HBO Sports broadcast? Well now you know.
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Just what all goes into a HBO Sports broadcast? Well now you know.
Former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield was ringside to watch the main event.
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Former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield was ringside to watch the main event.
Michael Buffer was on hand to make sure everyone was "ready to rumble."
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Michael Buffer was on hand to make sure everyone was "ready to rumble."
Michael Buffer and the ring girls.
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Michael Buffer and the ring girls.
Adrien Broner serves as his own hype man before taking on Eloy Perez in the co-main event.
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Adrien Broner serves as his own hype man before taking on Eloy Perez in the co-main event.
Adrien Broner taking on Eloy Perez in the co-main event.
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Adrien Broner taking on Eloy Perez in the co-main event.
Adrien Broner taking on Eloy Perez in the co-main event.
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Adrien Broner taking on Eloy Perez in the co-main event.