Amir Khan
British boxer Amir Khan reportedly rejected an offer to fight Manny Pacquiao, preferring to face Floyd Mayweather instead
Following impressive win versus Chris Algieri last Sunday, Manny Pacquiao has an option to go down to 140 pounds in the event that the blockbuster fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. does not happen. If he goes down to junior welterweight, he already has a likely opponent in still undefeated American Danny Garcia.
The Pacman says he is resigned to the fact that the Mayweather fight will no longer happen. He also says he is willing to fight anybody including British sensation Amir Khan anywhere, even in London.
Manny Pacquiao might win, but by a thin line, against American Chris Algieri
World-class trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr. wants Amir Khan to become the next opponent of his son, pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr., to shut the Briton's mouth for good. He believes that Khan's speed cannot outweigh Money's boxing smarts.
It's not Manny Pacquiao who poses the biggest threat to Floyd Mayweather's unbeaten record but Keith Thurman and Amir Khan, says Pauli Malignaggi, a former two-division champion and now Showtime commentator.
According to Amir Khan, he and Pacquiao have similarities that would make a stellar fight.
Pacquiao's next fight has been moved from November 16 to November 23 this year, because Celine Dion is set to have a concert on November 8 at the Cotai Arena at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Macau.
Ricky Hatton previously said the his fellow Briton Amir Khan could get Floyd Mayweather Jr in serious trouble, but for Kelly Brook, his British rival does not deserve a shot against the reigning pound-for-pound king.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Amir Khan will likely square off on May 3 next year. and while some critics are saying that it will be an easy fight for Mayweather, former champion Ricky Hatton thinks otherwise.
Brooklyn's Barcley Center or Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel are under consideration to host the welterweight title match.
Floyd Mayweather Sr. was in trash-talking mode again this weekend, but instead of unleashing verbal attacks towards his son's main rival Manny Pacquiao, the father and current head trainer of pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. fired shots at former world champion Amir Khan.
Dubai to Host Amir Khan Versus Welterweight Champ Devon Alexander?
Britain's Amir Khan isn't giving up easily in his pursuit to fight pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., saying he's guaranteed to face the undefeated American boxer next if he would be able to beat IBF welterweight titlist Devon Alexander later this year.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is just fresh from another sensational win over Robert Guerrero but the undefeated American boxer is already giving hints on who will be his next opponent.
