Alexis Rocha announced as official contender for WBO welterweight title
WBO demands Crawford-Rocha fight
Alexis Rocha (22-1, 14 KOs) has been announced as the official contender for the WBO welterweight title held by Terence Crawford (39-0, 39 KOs). The boxers' promoters were given 20 days to agree on organizing the fight.
Negotiations about this fight have been going on for several weeks. Rocha represents Golden Boy Promotions and Crawford has been a free agent for over a year now.
Oscar De La Hoya is trying to sign Crawford to a multi-fight contract. In addition to the Roche fight, the Golden Boy owner would like Crawford to fight Virgil Ortiz.