By Dan Ambrose: Although technically Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) is one of the three light welterweight champions, holding down the World Boxing Association crown, but he still hasn’t proven that he really belongs at the top with the other elite fighters like WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, IBF/WBC title holder Devon Alexander and WBA light welterweight interim champion Marcos Maidana. Khan’s name has been mentioned with those fighter, but as of yet he’s still not proven that he belongs with fighters in that class.
Paulie Malignaggi
Will Amir Khan become one of HBO’s house fighters if he beats Malignaggi?
By William Mackay: On May 15th, World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) will make his U.S. debut against Paulie Malignaggi at New York’s Madison Square Garden, in New York. Khan, 23, hasn’t proven much at light welterweight aside from beating Andriy Kotelnik and Dmitri Salita, neither of which are considered to be dangerous fighters.
Malignaggi vs. Khan – Career ending fight for the loser?
By Steven Wain: On May 15th 2010 in Madison Square Garden, New York, United States, two fighters that have had their ups and downs will fight it out for the WBA light welterweight championship of the world, which is currently held by champion Amir Khan (22-1 16KO’s).
Amir Khan who is trained by legendary trainer Freddie Roach won the WBA belt when he beat then champion Andriy Kotelnik in 2009 by a wide unanimous decision, Khan then successfully defended it when he destroyed former unbeaten Dmitriy Salita in 76 seconds in an encounter dubbed Muslim VS Jew for their respected faiths.
Roach: “We’re [Khan] going to walk right through him” [Malignaggi]
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By William Mackay: Trainer Freddie Roach is expecting big things for his fighter World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) when he takes a step up in competition against Paulie Malignaggi (27-3, 5 KO’s) next month in their title fight on May 15th at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York. In an article at 8count news, Roach said “We’re [Khan] going to walk right through him” [Malignaggi]. Roach also said that he thinks that Khan will be knocking Malignaggi out early in the fight.
Khan: “I know the fans are going to start to love me”
By William Mackay: Assuming WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) gets by former International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (27-3, 5 KO’s) next month on May 15th at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, New York, one has to wonder who Golden Boy Promotions and Khan’s trainer Freddie Roach will match him up against next. The Malignaggi bout is being used to build a fan base for Khan, a fight that was put together to give Khan a better chance of both winning and looking good. Khan, 23, wants to be not only well known in the United States, but he also wants to be a huge mega star in the States.
McGuigan not sure if Khan is making the right move by fighting in U.S
By William Mackay: In an article by Barry McGuigan at the Mirror, he questions whether World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan is making the right move by fighting in the United States where he has little or no real fan base. McGuigan says “In giving up home advantage, he [Khan] has forfeited a degree of control he would have otherwise had that can be important at this stage in his education.” I think Khan will be alright fighting in the U.S. He really doesn’t need a bunch of adoring fans cheering him on for him to be successful in the United States.
Malignaggi thinks he’d dominate Maidana
By Jim Dower: Former International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi (27-3, 5 KO’s) really likes his chances if he was to ever face WBA light welterweight interim champion Marcos Maidana (27-1, 26 KO’s). In an article at Boxing Talk, Malignaggi, 29, says “I think Maidana wins a round against me. People are criticizing [Amir] Khan for taking me on instead of Maidana, like he belongs ahead of me or something. What has Maidana accomplished that was so good? I’m a former world champion, he isn’t.”
Malignaggi promises pain for Khan on May 15th
By Scott Gilfoid: Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) was practically gushing like a schoolboy about the prospects of fighting former International Boxing Federation light welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi at New York’s Madison Square Garden on May 15th. Khan said “Coming to the mecca for my US debut boxing at Madison Square Garden, it’s been my dream. Everybody wants to fight here where Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and everyone have fought. I’ll have my name in the history books.” Oh brother, put a sock in, Khan.
Ariza wants Amir Khan to “destroy” Malignaggi for his comments about Pacquiao
By William Mackay: Alex Ariza, the strength and conditioning coach who works with trainer Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao, wants World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan to destroy Paulie Malignaggi when the two fighters meet up in two months in a title match on May 15th, at the Madison Square Garden. Ariza, according to Insidesports.ph, is upset with some of the comments that Malignaggi made Pacquiao in the past. Ariza says “I want him [Khan] to destroy Malignaggi for what he’s said” [about Pacquiao].
De La Hoya thinks Khan can become the “Next great champion”
By William Mackay: At the recent press conference with WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi to announce their May 15th fight at the Madison Square Garden in New York, Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya was positively gushing over his new Golden Boy fighter Khan, saying “We strongly feel Amir Khan can be the next great fighter to come out of England. He has a tough challenge in front of him, but we want to prove to the world he can become what we think he can become – that is a great champion.”