By Eric Thomas: As lightweight Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KO’s) quickly approaches his June 27th bout against WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik at the O2 Arena, in London, Khan revealed some shocking news when he said that he’s now interested in facing Ricky Hatton in the near future. Previously, Khan had said that he would never fight Hatton, 30, because of their close friendship.
Khan vs. Kotelnik
Is Khan’s Chin Too Weak to Beat Kotelnik?
By Sean McDaniel: As I read about this and that fighter wanting to get a piece of lightweight Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs), a thing that many people are forgetting is that Khan may not get past his next opponent WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik in their June 27th fight at the O2 Arena, in London. Khan, 22, is making a move up in weight to take the fight and hasn’t shown that he can beat top contenders at the lower lightweight division, let alone an actual champion.
News – Kotelnik-Khan: Andriy Leery About His Chances of Winning a Decision
By Dave Lahr: In looking at the three fights that WBA light middleweight champion Andriy Kotelnik 31-2-1, 13 KOs) has had in the UK, it’s safe to say that he’s had fairly rotten luck in winning a decision over there. Indeed, of the three times that Kotelnik has fought over there, he’s lost by a close 12-round decision to Junior Witter four years ago in July 2005, fought to a 12-round draw with Souleymane M’baye in March 2007, and then won by a 12th round knockout over Gavin Rees last year in March 2008.
If Khan Beats Kotelnik, How Will Amir Be Shielded From Big Punchers?
By Chris Williams: An often overlooked point about Amir Khan’s fight with WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik (31-2-1, 13 KOs) is what precisely will the 22-year-old Khan do should he beat Kotelnik and capture his WBA title.
With Kotelnik On The Horizon Amir Khan Stands At A Stylistic Crossroads
By Steven Pink: On the verge of challenging for his first world title in June Amir Khan finds himself standing at something of a stylistic crossroads. The carefree seventeen year old who captured the hearts of a nation at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the streaking prospect who raced to eighteen straight professional wins was a come forward fighter, willing to enter punching range in order to punish his opponent.
How Far Can Khan Go Once He Stops Fighting Fluff Opponents?
By Chris Williams: After 21 pro fights it’s surprising how little quality competition that lightweight Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) has faced up to this point in his career. Of all the opponents that have been fed to him, I only rate Breidis Prescott as being the one true threat and he ended up knocking Khan out in the 1st round last year in September.
Khan Could Soon Shove Aside Hatton as Britain’s Number #1 Boxer
By Jason Kim: Lightweight contender Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) could find himself soon as Britain’s number #1 fighter if he can defeat World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik on June 27th, and then pick up a couple of wins over some big named opponents like Edwin Valero or even possibly Ricky Hatton. Even if Hatton isn’t interested in fighting Khan because of their friendship, I think Khan is ready to push Hatton out of the way and take over as the number #1 fighter in the UK.
Khan: “I Just Love Proving People Wrong”
By Chris Williams: British lightweight contender Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) sounded a little deluded and like he has a mini chip on his shoulder in a recent interview in which Khan said, “I love proving people wrong. Lots of boxers and so-called experts said I’d never come back the same, but I’ve come back better.” Khan, 22, is referring to his 1st round knockout loss to Colombian Breidis Prescott in September 2008, a fight which Khan foolishly rushed out and tried to trade shots with the bigger and more powerful Prescott.
News – Khan Training for Kotelnik Bout
By Sean McDaniel: British lightweight contender Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) has started his six-week training camp in preparation for his June 27th bout against World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik at the O2 Arena, in Greenwich, London. Khan, 22, will be training with Freddie Roach at his Wild Card gym, in Los Angeles, California.
Can Roach Turn Khan Into Another Pacquiao?
By Dave Lahr: Trainer Freddie Roach takes pride in his training of excellent fighters and helping the careers of more establish boxers that he takes on from time to time. Roach obviously doesn’t always pick winners, but it seems like lately he’s been doing well with Manny Pacquiao, at least for the time being that is. One fighter that Roach has begun training in the past year is British lightweight Amir Khan, who Roach feels can be one of the pound-for-pound best boxers in two years.