By William Mackay: It was laughable hearing WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan saying that Floyd Mayweather Jr will probably duck him the way that he’s ducking his close friend Manny Pacquiao.
Khan vs. Mayweather
Khan believes Mayweather will duck him
By John F. McKenna (McJack): WBA/IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) is fresh off of his impressive victory over Zab Judah (41-7-2 NC, 28 KO’s). Numerous possible future opponents have been mentioned for Khan.
Khan: I’m the biggest draw to fight Mayweather other than Pacquiao
By William Mackay: Amir Khan takes exception to what Floyd Mayweather Jr had to say about him yesterday in an interview where Mayweather pointed out that Khan didn’t draw many boxing fans for his recent fight against Zab Judah.
Mayweather hints that Khan isn’t a big enough draw to fight
By 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.
Hatton: Khan has a chance of beating Mayweather
By 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.
Khan says he and Mayweather would fill 85,000 seat Wembley Stadium
By John F. McKenna (McJack): WBA/IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) is sure that a showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr (41-0, 25 KO’s) would fill the giant Wembley Stadium which holds 85,000 people.
Khan wants to fight Mayweather in England in 2012
By 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.
Merchant thinks Khan-Mayweather would be an interesting fight
By William Mackay: Unlike most people who feel that IBF/WBO light welterweight champion Amir Khan would be in way over his head in a fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr if they make this fight next year, Larry Merchant sees it as a potentially competitive fight.
Khan won’t rush into Mayweather fight
By John F. McKenna (McJack): It was reported in the Daily Telegraph that WBA, IBF Light Welterweight Champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18 KO’s) has no intention of rushing into a match with Floyd Mayweather Jr (41-0, 25 KO’s).
Khan wants 50-50 deal with Mayweather?
By Brad Jones: Amir Khan recently said in a nutshell that he wants a even fight with Floyd Mayweather. If they were to fight, Khan said he is not prepared to just be another opponent (like Victor Ortiz ) and take short money when he comes to the table to negotiate with Mayweather. Khan wants to be on the same level as him.