Devon Alexander to Receive 'Key to City'

Mayor Slay to Honor St. Louis' Newest World Champion On Thursday at 11 a.m.
in the City Hall Main Rotunda

WHO: St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay

Devon Alexander "The Great"
Undefeated World Boxing Council Super Lightweight Champion
Native of St. Louis
19-0, 12 KOs

Kevin Cunningham
Former St. Louis Police Officer
Trainer of World Champion boxers Devon Alexander and Cory Spinks

WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 11 a.m.

WHERE: St. Louis City Hall Main Rotunda

WHY: Twenty-two-year-old native St. Louis son and Vashon High School graduate Devon Alexander "The Great" fulfilled his lifelong goal on Saturday by winning his first world championship in boxing.

Alexander won the vacant World Boxing Council super lightweight title by scoring an eighth-round technical knockout over former 140-pound world champion Junior "The Hitter" Witter, from England, in a nationally televised match on SHOWTIME emanating from Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Mayor Slay will present Alexander with a ceremonial Key to the City of St. Louis in recognition of his effort and for the tremendous example Alexander has set for young people in his hometown by stressing the importance of education, citizenship and physical fitness.

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