By Mark Vester
When BoxingScene.com caught up with Oscar De La Hoya, the president of Golden Boy Promotions, he was asked about the "biggest junior welterweight threat" to WBA champion Amir. Among the many names in the loaded 140-pound weight class, De La Hoya was most impressed by WBC/IBF champion Devon Alexander. He said Alexander could be the biggest threat not only to Khan, but to every fighter at the weight.
"The biggest threat, probably, can be maybe, and to every 140-pounder out there - is Devon Alexander. I liked what I saw from Devon Alexander," De La Hoya said.
De La Hoya would like to see more from Alexander before he considers him a "very dangerous" opponent. He wants to see him beat a fighter who is just as technical, or close to it. Once he does that, De La Hoya will be convinced.
"He's techincally sound, a strong puncher, but then I have a question. He fought this [Juan] Urango guy who just comes forward. Until he proves to me that he is an all-around great fighter like a Juan Manuel Marquez, then I will be convinced that he's a dangerous opponent for Amir," De La Hoya said.
