#2.) He cut 20 pounds to compete in the Cruiserweight Classic
Those who have followed Cedric Alexander throughout his career know that he didn’t always have the tremendous physical shape that he has now. Alexander was contacted to join the Cruiserweight Classic, but in order to do so, he had to meet the 205-pound limit. He would go on to cut a whopping 20 pounds before joining the tournament.
It turned out to be a turning point in his career. Even though he didn’t win the tournament, the Full Sail University had famously chanted “Please sign Cedric”. But there’s more to that story than you think!
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