Sources close to the information have just informed us that interim WBA jr. welterweight champion Marcos Maidana and WBC jr. welterweight champion Devon Alexander are in serious talks for a showdown next March. The bout would be televised on HBO Boxing After Dark. No word yet on whether or not the proposed matchup is a part of the 140-pound tournament that HBO is rumored to be putting together.

Unlike the Super Six Super Middleweight Tournament currently being staged by Showtime, HBO's tournament would take place in a much shorter timeframe, with a winner being crowned in a matter of months as opposed to a couple of years. The fighters said to be involved include jr. welterweights Victor Ortiz, Marcos Maidana, WBC champion Devon Alexander and WBA champion Amir Khan, assuming he's successful in his upcoming December 5th clash with Dmitriy Salita.