Devon Alexander (20-0) is the current IBF Junior Welterweight Champion. He is one of the most promising fighters of his generation and recently delivered a thrilling eighth round knockout of Juan Urango in a unified title bout on HBO.

A year or two down the line, Devon will likely be in a pay-per-view megafight against Mayweather or Pacquiao. In fact, after Devon knocked out Urango, Mayweather called Alexander to tell him, “when I pass the torch, I’m passing it to you.” Apart from Pujols, Devon is quickly becoming the biggest sports star in St. Louis.

Devon has an incredible backstory that was recently profiled in Sports Illustrated by my good friend Peter Nelson. You can check out highlights from his most recent knockout of Urango below. You heard about him here first!