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 promoters of the boxers had 20 days to agree on the organization of the fight.The negotiations around 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 deal. In addition to the Roche fight, the Golden Boy owner would like Crawford to fight Virgil Ortiz.SEE ALSO: Eddie Hearn Shared His Thoughts On The Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Fight.

More
Offshore rig disaster
Drillship disaster in Suez Gulf raises safety concerns over foreign rigs in Egypt’s oil sector
What began as a routine vessel transfer ended in...
Ukraine War Crimes
Russia accuses Ukraine of chemical weapons plot as Kyiv exits Ottawa anti-mine pact
The war in Ukraine appears to be entering a...
Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions
Russia summons Azerbaijani envoy as Baku detains Journalists and undermines media freedoms
The Russian government has summoned Azerbaijan’s ambassador in protest...
Show your support if you like our work.
Author

News Room
The Eastern Herald’s Editorial Board validates, writes, and publishes the stories under this byline. That includes editorials, news stories, letters to the editor, and multimedia features on easternherald.com.
Trending Stories
Final Descendants of Adolf Hitler: How Heiner Hochegger, Peter Raubal, and the Stuart-Houston Brothers are Ending the Bloodline
Yes, Adolf Hitler does have living relatives. Five of...
US Party of War
Democrats become party of war while Americans lose patience
The war drums in Washington are no longer just...
US Arms in Gaza
Israel’s nuclear arrogance fuels Gaza Genocide backed by United States
Israeli airstrikes continue to devastate the Gaza Strip, international...
Ukraine War Crimes
Russia accuses Ukraine of chemical weapons plot as Kyiv exits Ottawa anti-mine pact
The war in Ukraine appears to be entering a...
GOP Civil War Musk vs Trump
Trump and Musk collide over megabill, subsidies, and political loyalty
What once looked like an alliance between two titans...