By Brinsley Bailey: Call it destiny, good fortune or divine intervention but Amir Khan’s first round knockout loss to Breidis Prescott in September 2008 propelled Khan on the road toward boxing greatness. After his first loss, the British press and many boxing fans were quick to attack the “limited” Khan for his poor defence and tactics. This brutal and perhaps well needed criticism, forced Khan to question his attitude and approach to boxing.
Khan vs. Salita
Khan-Salita confirmed for Dec 5th; Dimitrenko-Krasniqi on November 28th – News
By Dave Lahr: World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (21-1, 15 KO’s) will be defending his title against his number #1 contender Dmitry Salita (30-0-1, 16 KO’s) on December 5th, at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. The news was confirmed by Khan’s promoter Frank Warren yesterday.
Will Khan ever Be an Elite Fighter?
By Jason Kim: When I say elite, I mean in the class of super star like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao, and Juan Manuel Marquez and to a lesser degree Ricky Hatton. Khan, 22, mentioned recently that he’d like to be at the level of Marquez and Mayweather in a year’s time from now, and that’s really admirable that Khan wants to get to that level, but is it really possible or is this just wishful thinking on Khan’s part.
Khan sees Salita fight as avenue to become popular in America
By Jason Kim: WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan’s promoter is reportedly in talk’s number #1 Dmitry Salita’s management about a December 5th fight. Salita, 27, is the mandatory challenger for Khan’s World Boxing Association title. The fight is a necessity for the 22-year-old Khan as he has no option but to take it due to Salita being his mandatory challenger. Khan thinks that the bout will help establish him in the United States because Salita, originally from Odessa, Ukraine, now is an American.
Why does Britain hate Amir Khan
By Alan Francis: For a few years now there has been a growing number of people joining the hate campaign directed at WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan. These are the people that boo Khan when he makes his entrance to the ring, these are the people who boo him again when he wins, these are the people that spend an extraordinary amount of time on boxing forums just to mock him, but most astonishingly, these are the people who cheered him in Athens and made him a national hero at 17. This begs the question why?
News – Pascal vs. Branco tonight; Salita Looking to Stop Khan
By Dave Lahr: World Boxing Council light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (23-1, 15 KO’s) will be making his first defense of his WBC title tonight against 43-year-old two-time WBA light heavyweight champion Silvio Branco (59-9-2, 36 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round bout at the Bell Centre, in Montreal, Canada. Pascal, 26, captured the WBC title with a 12 round decision over then champion Adrian Diaconu in June.
Khan-Salita winner has 90 days to fight Maidana – News
By William Mackay: This isn’t probably the kind of news that World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (21-1, 15 KO’s) was hoping to hear, but it looks like the title fight between Khan and his number #1 mandatory challenger Dmitry Salita has only 90 days before they have to get back in the ring and defend their WBA title against the interim WBA light welterweight champion Marcos Maidana (26-1, 25 KO’s)’s), according to Dan Rafael.
Will Khan Continue to Defend his WBA title after Salita Bout?
By William Mackay: World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (21-1, 15 KO’s) is reportedly in negotiations for a fight against WBA number #1 contender Dmitriy Salita (30-0-1, 16 KO’s) for a title defense in December. There has been talk of Khan facing John Murray. However, that won’t be happening and was just a rumor.
Salita doesn’t Want Bout with Khan to be called a Jew vs. a Muslim
By William Mackay: Light welterweight contender Dmitry Salita (30-0-1, 16 KO’s) is concerned about his planned upcoming bout against World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Amir Khan (21-1, 15 KO’s), thinking that some sports writers may refer to the bout as a Jew vs. a Muslim, according to the Jewish Telegraph. Salita, 27, is Jewish, whereas Khan is a Muslim.
Amir Khan: Can He Hold onto His Title for Long?
By Scott Gilfoid: WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (21-1, 15 KO’s) is a special kind of fighter. He punches with blazing speed, and moves around the ring better than most light welterweights in the division. To see him throw punches, you’d think that he’s unbeatable. The problem is Khan has a chin like glass and has been knocked down again and again during his four year pro career by even light punchers.