By Duke Pahulu: If the reports are true about Lamont Peterson testing positive for a banned substance, the only right move for Amir Khan is to find another opponent. And who would be better than Juan Manuel Marquez. Reports are out there that Zab Judah is out of the running for Marquez in July at Cowboys Stadium.

Since that fight is set for PPV, Amir Khan should fit the bill. Amir Khan is the biggest name at 140 and what better way for Marquez to get back at Manny Pacquiao than to beat his “protege” so to speak. That card still needs to be stacked to convince me to buy the show but it sure beats Marquez-Judah.

As far as Peterson goes, only a fool gets caught up in a drug test. They know the deal when they sign the contract so all they have to do is “just say no!” It’s sad for the fans because no matter who you thought won their first matchup, we all thought it was a really good fight. As far as my proposed alternative, Marquez-Khan could be a stinker if Khan decides to stick with the jab. But as of late, Khan has been willing to stay in the pocket and build up a considerable body attack.

If Khan decides to fight inside, we can see the best of both fighters. If Khan takes the fight and win, he should be in the running for the next Floyd Mayweather fight. I know financially, Miguel Cotto makes more sense if Pacquiao doesn’t come around but who are we fooling to think Cotto can do any better than last Saturday night. It’s time for Khan to get out of the shadows of Manny Pacquiao so beating Manny’s greatest rival should put him on the short list for Mayweather.