Amir Khan vs. Floyd Mayweather Jnr coming to a stadium to near you

Image: Amir Khan vs. Floyd Mayweather Jnr coming to a stadium to near youBy Saqib Khan: As a fan of Floyd Mayweather, I believe he is the greatest fighter of his generation. The science of his defence and his willingness to succeed and train rigorously for every fight makes him one of a kind. But on the other corner there is Amir Khan, a fighter who is unified world champion still fighting his critics and still very hungry to get world recognition from fans.

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Mayweather hints that Khan isn’t a big enough draw to fight

Image: Mayweather hints that Khan isn't a big enough draw to fightBy William Mackay: While all WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan can talk about is a fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr for 2012, Mayweather has different ideas and is now questioning whether Khan is a big enough draw for him to waste time fighting. This comes after Khan’s somewhat disappointing attendance numbers against the aging Zab Judah.

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Hatton: Khan has a chance of beating Mayweather

Image: Hatton: Khan has a chance of beating MayweatherBy William Mackay: Ricky Hatton feels that WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) has a decent chance of beating undefeated welterweight Floyd Mayweather Jr if they end up tangling next year. Hatton points to Khan’s style, which he thinks would work against Mayweather, and the fact that Mayweather is getting older. Hatton thinks these two areas would give Khan a good chance of getting a win over Mayweather.

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Khan wants to fight Mayweather in England in 2012

Image: Khan wants to fight Mayweather in England in 2012By William Mackay: WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan is once again talking about fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr., and wants to fight him in the UK in 2012. Khan, speaking with Sky Sports News, says he wants the fight to take place in Wembley Stadium and thinks they can sell it out. Khan, however, still has at least one, maybe two more fights before that date. Depending on who he faces, he might not make it to a Mayweather fight.

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