GLENDALE, AZ. (October 14, 2015) -Tonight's Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on ESPN fight card featured Mexican brawler Aron Martinez (20-4-1, 4 KOs) capturing a unanimous decision (97-93, 97-93, 96-94) victory over former world champion Devon Alexander "The Great" (26-4, 14 KOs). In a 10-round battle, spent mostly on the inside, Martinez managed to emerge victorious.
The televised opener showcased a 12-round, action-packed battle as Lee Selby (22-1, 8 KOs) made his U.S. debut and secured a unanimous decision (116-112, 118-110, 119-109) win over former three-division world champion Fernando "Cochulito" Montiel (54-5-2, 39 KOs).
Here is what the fighters had to say about their performances tonight:
DEVON ALEXANDER
"I wanted to be smart and aggressive in there tonight, and that's what I did.
"He was coming in fast like we knew he would. We knew he was going to come forward. I just couldn't get my shots off like I wanted to.
"Consecutive losses are tough, but I'm not easily discouraged. I just need to regroup and then we'll see what's next. I'm still considered one of the best."
ARON MARTINEZ
"We followed our game plan tonight. I give (Alexander) props for standing in there with me.
"Fighting on a PBC card on ESPN is the best kind of opportunity for me. I'll use this fight to get another great chance like I got tonight.
"I'll fight whoever they put in front of me. I'm always the underdog, but I embrace it because that mentality has pushed me to work harder."
LEE SELBY
"My jab, reach and speed were my biggest advantages tonight. That was how I got the win.
"All the cuts I've had in my career have come against shorter fighters like (Montiel). When I got cut tonight in the 6th round it was the same thing. I caught a head butt.
"I was honestly disappointed in my performance tonight. I got the win and it was a great feeling to get my first one on U.S. soil. But the fans didn't see me at my best, and a big part of that was Montiel's experience. He's a great fighter."
FERNANDO MONTIEL
"I thought it was a lot closer fight than the judges had it on the scorecard.
"I spent the first few rounds waiting for him to come at me so I could counterpunch. But he wasn't engaging me so I became the aggressor and brought the fight to him.
"It was an honor to fight on this PBC card here in Arizona. I honestly think I deserve a rematch. I want to fight him again."
