By John F. McKenna (McJack): Freddie Roach is convinced that Amir “King” Khan (25-1, 17 KO’s) will be the best pound for pound fighter in the world within two years.

World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight champion Amir Khan will be fighting light welterweight International Boxing Federation (IBF) belt holder Zab Judah (41-6, 28 KO’s) in a title unification bout in Las Vegas on July 23. At this point Roach is very enthusiastic at the progress Khan has made.

Roach believes that Amir is ahead of his Mega Superstar Manny Pacquiao at the same stage of his career.

Pacquiao is an eight division world champion and has won ten world titles. Manny is currently rated as the best pound for pound fighter in the world

Roach, who has trained a staggering twenty seven world champions believes that Amir can emulated Pacquiao.

Roach was quoted in the Daily Star as saying “Amir is well ahead of schedule. It took Manny eight years to get to the point where he became unbeatable and he dominated every fight.”

“Amir has been with me for just three years now and he’s getting closer and closer. He is getting better and better all the time.”

“He will become the pound for pound king in a couple of years. He is well ahead of schedule and a big win over Judah would be another step towards Manny’s record.”

Khan has lost just one of his twenty six fights and Roach feels that he will overcome Judah, most likely inside the distance.

Roach said of the thirty three year old Judah, “Zab will have to be at his best to survive this one.”

“I am very confident in my guy. We are ready to fight. We know where and when to attack this guy and how to attack him. We will win and walk away.”

“I do not see this fight going the distance. We will overwhelm him with our speed and power, and I think that Zab doesn’t take to getting hit like he once did.”

Khan also said that he will win by a knockout, saying “I really do think I will get a KO. But I never go into a fight going for a knockout because that’s when you start making mistakes.”
Both Roach and Khan said they have a very good game plan for this fight and that they are ready to go the distance if need be.