By Edward Chaykovsky

British star Amir “King” Khan (29-3, 19 KOs) believes an impressive victory over former two-division world champion Devon Alexander “The Great” (26-2, 14 KOs) will secure him a May showdown with WBA/WBC welterweight king Floyd Mayweather Jr. (47-0, 26KOs).

Khan-Alexander tops a Showtime televised tripleheader taking place on December 13th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. 

Khan has been chasing a Mayweather fight since 2012. Other boxers, like Robert Guerrero and Marcos Maidana stepped over him to get Mayweather. He sees Alexander as the final step before reaching his Mayweather moment.

“I feel like my style, with speed, power, hand and foot movement, would give someone like Floyd Mayweather problems. Floyd’s a great fighter, but first we have to look good and shine against Alexander and then I think the fight with Floyd will be secured," Khan said.

After some lackluster performances in the past, Khan promises to enter the ring next month as a new and improved fighter.

“Virgil [Hunter, trainer] has taught me to spend more time in the gym, which I’ve been doing the last two the last two years to become a better fighter. Going into this fight I’m going to be a different fighter," Khan said.