![]() Welterweights: Amir Khan (28-3, 19 KOs) vs. "I think that gives me a chance to get into the 147 division and get my feet wet, get to feel what it's like fighting at this new weight category, where I'm not killing myself to make weight. That change when boxing's No 1 pound for pound chose Marcos Maidana over him. Khan believed he would be fighting Floyd Mayweather on Saturday night. Amir Khan believes Tyson Fury is the favourite for the heavyweight clash later this month against Francis Ngannou, but that the latter has a 'punchers chance'. "I really believe that this fight can steal the show on the night, because you've got two young, hungry fighters, you know, who, who want to prove it, prove themselves." We going to be ready come Saturday night." One of British boxing’s most bitter and long-running modern rivalries was finally settled tonight as dominant Kell Brook claimed bragging rights over fierce foe Amir Khan in Manchester. We've trained really hard for this fight. Khans longest KO streak is 5 fights long out of his 37 pro career fights. Khan now moves into the final stages of his career. Kell Brook sensationally beat Amir Khan in the sixth round, with the referee stopping the contest, to settle one of the most bitter and long-running feuds in British boxing. He's a game fighter, likes to come forward, he's a southpaw, he's awkward. Starting his career in July 2005 at the age of 18, orthodox boxer Amir Khan has now been pro for 13 years and has built up a career of 33-4-0. "He's given a lot of guys a tough fight, the likes of Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley, Andre Berto. I have to focus on this fight against Luis Collazo. ![]() "If I lose this fight then forget a Floyd Mayweather fight. Khan has been out of the ring for a year, but insists he has been improving his balance, and defensive capabilities as he steps up a division for the first time. The fight is next on schedule after Adrien Broner's unanimous decision victory over Marcos Maidana. Perhaps now is the perfect time for the two men to finally fight.Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport's liveblog for Amir Khan vs former WBA welterweight title holder Luis Collazo. From the sounds of the crowd, there is still significant interest in a Khan-Brook bout.īrook isn't exactly sitting in the catbird seat after losses to Gennady Golovkin and Errol Spence, though he did return to the win column last month with a second-round TKO victory over Siarhei Rabchanka. Khan's longtime rival Kell Brook was in the ring after the bout and Khan expressed a desire to face his countryman, but acknowledged the weight could be an issue.īrook has moved up to 154 pounds and it would likely be a challenge for him to get back to 147 pounds. Saturday's scrap with Lo Greco took place at a 150-pound catchweight, but after the bout, he insists he is a 147-pound fighter. Khan admittedly had no business fighting in a weight class above welterweight. The last time Khan was in the ring, he lay unconscious after eating a hellacious right hand from Canelo Alvarez. Rarely will you see a fighter as accomplished as Khan so visibly excited after a victory over a marginal opponent like Lo Greco, but when you consider the entire situation, it's understandable. The result came as a delight to the Saudi crowd at the KASC Sports Hall in Jeddah. Dib proved no match for Khan Credit: Courtesy of Super Boxing League. Khan is still a fairly inactive fighter, 40 seconds in two years doesn’t make you an active fighter I’m sure his team will want some rounds in the bag before he faces anyone of note especially Kell Brook. It was a simple nights work for Amir Khan. going off the celebration to opposition level ratio?!? that’s the next fightĪssuming there was big money on a 30 second win. JD Sports April 21, I’m not an expert at jabbing but can’t help but feel you should at least aim at your opponent /xhdi4yxFT9Īmir khan gotta fight Kell brook next. ![]() 1 2 It was the first major sporting event to be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. How ya gonna see rust in 39 seconds, I sorta saw nothing. Amir Khan, was a professional boxing fight which took place on May 7, 2016, and was contested for the WBC, The Ring magazine and lineal middleweight titles. I’ll make him see stars” - Matchroom Boxing April 21, 2018 I’m not running away from that fight and I will beat Kell Brook if that happens” - doesn’t want the fight! The fans want the fight, I want it. “The weight is an issue for the Brook fight. Liverpool you was great tonight, thank you! Amir Khan is back” - #KhanLoGreco #BackToBusiness ![]() I came here to do a job and I done it in style. “I’ve been out of the ring for two years but I’ve still been busy in the gym. Kell Brook defeated Amir Khan in six rounds in a nontitle catchweight bout on Saturday at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. Here's a look at Khan's post-fight quotes and a sample of the Twitter reaction: ![]()
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