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Peterson Passes on Marquez, Accepts Amir Khan Rematch

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0300

According to Amir Khan (26-2, 18 KOs), WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KOs) has accepted a rematch offer from Golden Boy Promotions, and the fight will take place on May 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Top Rank had offered Peterson a lucrative two-fight package, which included a July 14th title bout with Juan Manuel Marquez at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas

KHAN TO RETURN IN APRIL OR MAY?

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:56:00 +0300

RingTV.com has learned that The Telegraph will report that Amir Khan expects to return to the ring on April 19 on HBO likely in Las Vegas. Other dates include May 5 and May 19, Khan’s manager, Asif Vali, told RingTV.com on Wednesday

Judah vs Paris Eliminator: Purse Bid Won By Main Events

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:40:00 +0300

Main Events won a purse bid Tuesday to promote an IBF junior welterweight elimination match between former champion Zab Judah and unbeaten Vernon Paris

Schaefer - WBA order re-match

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:20:00 +0300

Amir Khan’s promoter told Sky Sports News HD the WBA have informed him they will order a re-match between the British fighter and Lamont Peterson. Khan lost his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles to Peterson on a split decision in Washington in December, a verdict that has been hotly disputed ever since

Khan Questions Mystery Man, Score Tampering in Loss

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:54:00 +0300

He told his followers on the social networking site he was particularly concerned by the presence of an unknown man in a hat at ringside, who he claimed was talking to bout supervisor Michael Walsh, in contravention of a rule that states no one should speak to officials while a fight is in progress

Peterson: I’m Tired of Khan’s Claims, Pacquiao Top Priority

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:38:00 +0300

WBA/IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson is tired of Amir Khan’s protests. Khan has continued to question the validity of last month’s twelve round split decision loss to Peterson. Khan’s team have already appealed the result to the WBA and IBF, citing improprieties in judging and refereeing. They dispute the scores and referee Joe Cooper’s officiating

Peterson dethrones Khan

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:46:00 +0300

It�s a�candidate for fight of�the year, one that will certainly be�upset of�the year. Lamont Peterson scored a�majority 12�round decision over Amir Khan in�an�all out slugfest. Scores of�the bout were 113-112 twice, and 111-114. Khan knocked Peterson down in�the first round, but was deducted a�point in�the 7th for pushing, and the 12th for hitting on�the break, which ultimately cost him the fight

Khan: This is Why Boxing Hasn’t Been in DC For ...

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:55:00 +0300

Washington, DC — Amir Khan blamed referee Joseph Cooper for his shock light-welterweight world title defeat to Lamont Peterson, insisting he was «against two people» in the ring. Khan, who lost a split decision to home fighter Peterson by two scores of 113-112 against him at the George E Washington Convention Center, was deducted a point by Cooper in both the seventh and 12th rounds for pushing

Peterson: I Don’t Lay Down, I’ll Give Khan a Rematch!

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:03:00 +0300

Amir Khan went down to a shock points defeat by Lamont Peterson to lose his WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles in a pulsating fight in Washington DC. Two points deducted from Khan for pushing proved crucial as the judges scored the fight a split decision with cards of 113-112, 113-112, 111-114 in favor of the local fighter

Team Khan/GBP Official Statement

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:40:00 +0300

Firstly, we would like to congratulate Lamont Peterson on his performance against Amir Khan. Not only has he shown that he is a tremendous fighter inside the ring, but also a great man out of the ring. Following the decision in the fight, Team Khan and Golden Boy Promotions intends to make inquiries with the District of Columbia Boxing and Wrestling Commission

CompuBox Stats: Khan Busy, Peterson Lands Big Power

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:58:00 +0300

Washington, DC — Amir Khan was the busier fighter, while 8-1 underdog Lamont Peterson had the edge in power shots landed, hitting on 46%, and winning a twelve round split decision to capture the WBA/IBF junior welterweight titles

Weights From D.C.: Khan 139 lb, Peterson 140 lb.

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:37:00 +0300

Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson both made weight for their 12-round super lightweight championship fight Saturday evening in Washington D.C. Khan (26-1-1, 18KO) came in at 139 lb, while Peterson (29-1-1, 15KO) weighed in at the divisional limit of 140 lb

Amir Khan, Lamont Peterson Media Workout

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:58:00 +0300

Unified super lightweight world champion Amir Khan, challenger Lamont Peterson, unbeaten heavyweight Seth Mitchell, heavyweight Timur Ibragimov and lightweight contender Anthony Peterson worked out at the Kennedy Recreation Center in Washington DC. Members of the media and youth members of the DC Dept. of Parks and Recreation Boxing Program

Amir Khan: Going To 147 is a New Challenge, Motivation

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:35:00 +0300

Amir Khan has confirmed his fight with Lamont Peterson in Washington next month will be his last as a light-welterweight — unless he can tempt fellow unified champion Timothy Bradley into the ring. Bradley — Khan’s only serious challenger for the position of world number one at 140lbs — has shown little interest in a showdown with the Bolton star despite Khan’s persistent attempts to lure him into the ring

Tim Bradley: I’m Not Ducking Khan, He’s On The List

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:32:00 +0300

WBO junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley appeared on the latest edition of The Boxing Lab, BoxingScene’s official audio show. The California native recently signed a promotion contract with Top Rank and will make his debut with company on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez pay-per-view on November 12th in Las Vegas. Bradley will face former champion Joel Casamayor

David Haye wins comeback contest

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:52:00 +0300

Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has been lying very low since his meek losing effort against Wladimir Klitschko in�July. So�it�was a�surprise to�see him pop up�with a�comeback victory over another world champion on�national television last night

Judah protests Khan fight

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:40:00 +0300

Zab «Super» Judah has filed a protest with the Nevada Athletic Commission and has also sent letters to both the WBA and the IBF requesting that those organizations order a rematch with Amir Khan. According to the protest letter, Judah’s requests are predicated upon the inappropriate actions of the referee, who was clearly not in a position to see the low blow administered by Khan

Erik Morales: Forget Amir Khan, I Want Maidana Again

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:12:00 +0300

Former three division champion Erik Morales has next fight already planned out. Morales returns on�September 17th in�a�fight with Lucas Matthysse for the vacant WBC junior welterweight title. if�Morales wins the WBC crown, his name has been mentioned as�a�possible opponent for WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan in�December

Sulaiman comments on Bradley

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:06:00 +0300

With today�s announcement of the WBC�s sanctioning of the Spetember 17th fight between Erik �El Terrible� Morales and Jorge Barrios for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight title, WBC president Jose Sulaiman felt the need to clarify the status of former champion Timothy Bradley. In his direct statement to Fightnews, here is Sulaiman had to say

Tyson, Duran Watch Miranda-Despaigne Trade Words

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:07:00 +0300

On Wednesday afternoon, boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roberto Duran were present at the Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The two Hall of Fame boxers sat back and watched light heavyweights Edison Miranda (34-5, 29KOs) and Yordanis Despaigne (8-1, 4KOs) trade words during the final press conference

Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah - CompuBox Stats

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:15:00 +0300

Khan used every bit of�his 2 ½ inch reach advantage, busting up�Zab from longe range. Judah, now 4-7 vs. current or�former champs, landed an�average of�four punches per round, throwing 23�per round

Bradley: Forget Khan, I Want Pacquiao and Mayweather

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:52:00 +0300

WBO/WBC junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley has no�immediate urge to�fight WBA/IBF champion Amir Khan. Bradley, currently involved in�a�legal dispute with his former promoters Gary Shaw and Thompson Boxing, is�waiting on�the birth of�his next child and then he�expects to�get in�the ring by�the end of�the year or�early 2012, but it�won�t be�against Khan. Bradley wants the big money fights against

Khan KOs Judah in 5

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0300

In�a�jr�welterweight unification clash, WBA champion Amir Khan (26-1, 18�KOs) scored a�dominating fifth round�KO against IBF champion Zab Judah (41-7, 28�KOs) on�Saturday night at�the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in�Las Vegas. Khan was in�command from the outset and finished Judah with a�right hand to�the belt line. Time was 2:47. Judah claimed the last punch was a�low blow, but referee Vic Drakulich didn�t buy it�and counted Judah out

Khan, Judah Trade Words Over The Final KO Punch

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:53:00 +0300

Amir Khan was left to deny accusations he floored Zab Judah with a low blow as he clinched his light-welterweight unification fight with a fifth-round stoppage in Las Vegas. Judah was left angered after he was counted out after he had believed he would be given time to recover from a punch he thought was below the belt

Next for Khan? Morales, Guerrero and Maidana Offered

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:17:00 +0300

At�the post-fight press conference following Amir Khan�s impressive fifth-round knockout of�Zab Judah, Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer laid out the blueprint for his new unified WBA/IBF super lightweight champion�s future. �The plan will be�to�have Amir fight at�140 [pounds] in�December in�the United States, then at�147 in�the U.K. after that to�make his debut with the fans there,� Schaefer said

Weights: Amir Khan 140-Pounds, Zab Judah 140

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:46:00 +0300

Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas�� The weights are in�for Saturday�s big 140-pound unification. WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan went on�the scale first, and weighed 140-pounds at�the limit. IBF champion Zab Judah went next, and he�was super ripped, weighing 140-pounds on�the limit

Judah: After I Blast Out Khan, No Pacquiao From Roach

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:07:00 +0300

Zab Judah: «When I went in against Matthysse, me and my team knew that I was going to beat him. Golden Boy thought I was going to be a stepping stone, so they sacrificed one of their pawns. Now they’re going to come back and sacrifice one of their queens. It’s check mate baby, you know it is!»

Amir Khan Wants Floyd Mayweather Clash in The UK

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:15:00 +0300

Amir Khan says he wants to challenge the winner of the Victor Ortiz and Floyd Mayweather fight in the UK. The Bolton-born fighter is currently preparing for the defence of his WBA light-welterweight title against IBF champion Zab Judah on the 23rd of July

Maidana: Khan Using His Lawyers To Avoid Our Rematch

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:24:00 +0300

According to Marco Maidana, the WBA junior welterweight champion, Amir Khan, is using his legal team to avoid a possible fall rematch. They fought in December in a «Fight of The Year» twelve round rumble, which Khan won by decision. In April, Maidana won a twelve round majority decision over Erik Morales to become the WBA’s interim champion, and Khan’s mandatory. Maidana is looking to return in August or September

Amir Khan-Zab Judah on for July 23

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:30:00 +0300

Junior welterweight titleholders Amir Khan and Zab Judah will meet to unify their belts in one of the biggest fights of the summer on July 23 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Judah promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events told ESPN.com.

Khan Tells Zab Judah: Make Sure You Hold Your IBF Title!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:53:00 +0300

WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (25-1, 17�KOs) has his sights set on�Zab Judah�s IBF belt. Khan wants to�unify the division, belt by�belt. He�hopes to�finalize a�deal to�face WBC/WBO champion Timothy Bradley (27-0, 11�KOs) on�July 23rd. However, recent reports on�BoxingScene.com suggest the fight is�in�jeopardy over money, with Bradley being unhappy with the financial package being offered for the fight

Prescott Enjoyed HBO Show, But Not Khan Performance

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0300

Hammer-fisted super lightweight contender Breidis Prescott (23-2, 19 KOs) says he enjoyed watching HBO broadcast of WBA Light Welterweight Champion Amir Khan dominant TD6 over little-known Paul McCloskey at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester last Saturday night

Cayo-Peterson off, Coleman has been offered the opportunity to step in to fight Peterson but ...

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:34:00 +0300

Sources close to the situation have stated that Dominican Victor Cayo (26-1-1, 18 KOs) has pulled out of his April 29th IBF light welterweight eliminator with Lamont Peterson (24-1-1, 14 KOs) of Washington DC. The bout was scheduled to be televised on ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights Series as the main event

Khan wins by TD

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:11:00 +0300

WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (25-1, 17�KOs) won a�six round technical decision over previously unbeaten European titleholder Paul McCloskey (22-1, 12�KOs) on�Saturday night at�the M.E.N. Arena in�Manchester, England. Khan was in�control for the most part as�awkward southpaw McCloskey made it�an�ugly fight. The bout was stopped in�the sixth round after McCloskey suffered a�vertical cut over the left eye by�a�headclash

Amir Khan: I’ll Be Better, More Motivated For Tim Bradley

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:44:00 +0300

Amir Khan was keen to move on to bigger and better things after an unsavoury week ended with an unsatisfactory win over furious WBA light-welterweight title challenger Paul McCloskey. The 24-year-old champion kept his belt on Saturday night with a unanimous decision win after a cut near McCloskey’s left eye prompted a controversial early finish in Manchester

Ricky Hatton: Without Promoting I Would Probably Return

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0300

RICKY HATTON is overcoming the heartbreak of quitting the ring by punching his way through business. Hatton has his biggest night as a fight arranger when he co-promotes Amir Khan’s latest defence of his WBA world light-welterweight title against Paul McCloskey on Saturday

Weights: Amir Khan 139, Paul McCloskey 139

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:34:00 +0300

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, and challenger Paul McCloskey, make weight at the Triangle shopping centre in Manchester, north-west England. Khan defends his title against McCloskey at the MEN arena in Manchester on Saturday night. Both boxers were ready and in top form. Each man scaled in at 139-pounds

Khan, McCloskey Face To Face: Hatton To Co-Promote

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:50:00 +0300

Amir King Khan returns home. On Saturday, April 16, at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England, WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Amir King Khan will defends his title in England for the first time since December of 2009 when he faces unbeaten EBU champion Paul Dudey McCloskey of Northern Ireland

Khan Says McCloskey is For Real, Eyes Mayweather Jr.

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:58:00 +0300

Amir Khan takes on Paul McCloskey at the MEN, Manchester on April 16 after finally agreeing terms with the EBU light-welterweight title-holder. Khan, 24-1 (17), has told Sky Sports that he rates his latest WBA title challenger and will be fully focussed on the fight

Khan vs Peterson is Being Worked Out, Says Roach

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:12:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised that a deal is being worked out for a potential fight between WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan (24-1, 17 KOs) and top contender Lamont Peterson (28-1-1, 14 KOs). Khans trainer, Freddie Roach, confirmed the details. The bout would happen on April 16 at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. HBO will televise the fight

Timothy Bradley: I Have To Take Amir Khan Out Next!

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:27:00 +0300

WBO/WBC junior welterweight champion Timothy Bradley has laid out his target list for 2011. On Saturday night at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, he won a ten round technical decision over Devon Alexander to unify their 140-pound titles. Now he wants the WBA title owned by Amir Khan. Golden Boy Promotions wants to make Bradley-Khan on July 30. Khan already has a fight set for April 16 in Manchester

Khan: Bradley Looked Beatable, Alexander Looked Scared

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:55:00 +0300

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan has given his opinion on Saturdays unification between 140-pound champions Devon Alexander and Timothy Bradley. The fight ended in the tenth round after Alexander was unable to see from his right eye and the fight was stopped. Bradley would win a ten round technical decision and unify the WBO/WBC titles

Amir Khan Making Team Changes: Parts With Alex Ariza

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:45:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Shah Khan, father of WBA 140-pound champion Amir Khan, that strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza will no longer be working with his son. There are several rumors floating around as the exact reason for Khans replacement of Ariza, but Shah would not comment on any of the stories being circulated. He told BoxingScene that both parties needed to move on

Photo: Breidis Prescott Draws "Amir Khans Radar"

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:34:00 +0300

In response to WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Amir Khans claims that he wont rematch his conqueror, Colombian powerhouse Breidis Prescott, because he has "slipped off the radar," Team Prescott has released the following graphic.

Khan: I Want Mayweather in England, I will Retire at 28

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:18:00 +0300

Khan told BBC Radio 5 Live: �It�s a possibility in the future. A lot of people say I want to fight Mayweather next. I want to fight Mayweather in 12 months. It gives me time to mature and to get more experience. Hopefully around April I want to get one more fight in before I unify the division.�

Khan survives Maidana

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:48:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight champion Amir Khan (24-1, 17 KOs) won a twelve round firefight against WBA interim super lightweight titleholder Marcos Maidana (29-2, 27 KOs) on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. It looked like an early night when Khan dropped Maidana with two hellacious body shots at the end of round one. Khan punished Maidana further in round two, but the rock hard Maidana kept coming. Maidana was the aggressor in round three applying heavy pressure

CompuBox Punch Stats: Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:34:00 +0300

Maidana�s pressure nullified Khan�s jab, as Amir landed just seven per round, making it a tougher fight than expected. Maidana had a 59-24 edge in power shots landed over the last three rounds. Khan outlanded Maidana 162-62 in total punches in rounds one thru six

Amir Khan Weathers The Storm To Avoid Disaster in Vegas

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:23:00 +0300

Amir Khan rode an early lead to avoid disaster down the stretch in taking a narrow decision over Marcos Maidana in their 12-round junior welterweight bout Saturday evening at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Scores were 114-111 (twice) and 113-112 in favor of Khan

Weigh-In Results From Las Vegas: Khan 140, Maidana 139

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 01:36:00 +0300

Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana successfully made weight for their junior welterweight title fight Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Khan came in at the divisional limit of 140 lb, while Maidana was slightly lighter at 139 lb

Photos: Khan, Maidana Workout Pics

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:47:00 +0300

Las Vegas - Four junior welterweights hit the IBA Gym to hold private workouts for the American and British press. WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, and his challenger Marcos Maidana, put in some hard work. The boxers who are scheduled to clash in the HBO televised co-feature, Lamont Peterson and Victor Ortiz, were also on hand and worked out for the media. The doubleheader takes place on Saturday at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Photos by Chris Cozzone/FightWireImages

Maidana; I'll Be Going For The Knockout at The First Bell

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:49:00 +0300

MARCOS MAIDANA aims to take a leaf out of his hero Carlos Tevez�s book � by kicking Amir Khan into touch. Maidana last night predicted a touch of Argy bargy when he attempts to relieve Khan of his WBA world light- welterweight title in the early hours of Sunday morning

Amir Khan: Me and Mayweather Will Be a 50-50 Fight!

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:45:00 +0300

Speaking with Jeff Powell of Daily Mail, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan discussed his goals for the future. He returns on December 11 against mandatory contender Marcos Maidana. If everything goes as planned, Khan has mapped out his three fight play

Marcos Maidana: Amir Khan is Going To Run All Night!

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:09:00 +0300

The WBA's interim-champion at junior welterweight, Marcos Maidana, is training hard and looking good at his camp in Las Vegas. Maidana finally gets the fight he's been hunting for on December 11 at the MGM Grand, when he challenges Amir Khan for the full WBA title at 140-pounds

Roach: Khan Punched The Shit Out of Manny Pacquiao

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:32:00 +0300

In one of their final sparring sessions prior to leaving the Philippines, Freddie Roach gave WBA 140-pound champion Amir Khan the clear edge over Manny Pacquiao, the WBO welterweight champion. Roach is training both fighters for their upcoming bouts. Pacquiao moves up to junior middleweight to face Antonio Margarito for the vacant WBC 154-pound title at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas

David Haye Says it Was Bodyguard Who Crashed His Car

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:32:00 +0300

In a follow-up to an earlier report, WBA heavyweight champion David Haye has advised media outlets that his banged up Mercedes was being driven by his bodyguard at the time of the accident. Haye's car, worth over $125,000 dollars, was involved in a major accident in South London after hitting into another vehicle and then swerving around and crashing into a lamp post

Amir Khan: "I Can End Mayweather's Unbeaten Record!"

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:49:00 +0300

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is excited with the possibility of facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the fall of 2011. Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is ready to groom Khan as a potential Mayweather opponent for next year. Khan seems very confident that he can end Mayweather's unbeaten run

Khan-Maidana set

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:20:00 +0300

With fans from the United States to England to Argentina clamoring for it for well over a year, super lightweight supremacy will finally be decided on Saturday, December 11, when British superstar Amir �King� Khan returns to the United States for his second consecutive bout to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) 140-pound World Championship against ferocious Argentinean knockout artist

Schaefer: Khan vs Maidana Clash Could Land in Detroit

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:52:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is also working on a fight that would pit super lightweight champion Amir Khan against top-challenger Marcos Maidana. Schaefer said HBO gave him a money number and he has made offers to Khan and Maidana over the past few days. "I'm waiting to hear back from them," Schaefer told BoxingScene.com. "It's in the fighters' court."

Roach: Khan Beats Maidana, Bradley, Alexander in 1 Night

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:19:00 +0300

Trainer Freddie Roach is feeling very confident after watching the recent performances of unbeaten 140-pound champions Timothy Bradley and Devon Alexander. He believes his horse, WBA junior welterweight king Amir Khan, is capable of beating Bradley, Alexander and Marcos Maidana in the same night. Roach would love to see Khan get in the ring with any of the three

Amir Khan Update

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:33:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight champion Amir Khan said today that he expects to return to the ring in the UK in December. �I�m looking at Juan Manuel Marquez, Marcos Rene Maidana or Victor Ortiz in December,� he told BBC Radio Manchester. �I always promised the fans that I�m going to bring big fights to England and that�s what I�m hoping for.� Khan also stated that Ricky Hatton is on his radar. �I�m not sure if Ricky has retired but if the fight did happen it would be huge,� Khan said

John Murray-Andriy Kudriavtsev Set For September 25

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:27:00 +0300

John Murray will defend his EBU lightweight title here in Manchester on Saturday the 25th of September against the Ukraine�s Andriy Kudriavtsev. Boxingscene�s sources claim that the fight will be promoted by Matchroom, who promoted Murray�s European title win over Gary Buckland back in May

Khan's Father: We Want Marquez-Diaz Winner in England

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:50:00 +0300

According to Shah Khan, father of WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, they are looking to fight the winner of the upcoming Juan Manuel Marquez-Juan Diaz rematch on December 11 in England. Khan plans to attend the Marquez-Diaz rematch on July 31 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas

Khan stops Malignaggi in 11

Sun, 16 May 2010 12:51:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight champion Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KOs) punished former IBF champion and currently WBA #3 rated Paulie Malignaggi (27-4, 5 KOs) for eleven rounds on Saturday night in The Theater at the famous Madison Square Garden in New York City. Khan won every round in a one-sided beating, but although outgunned, the game Malignaggi battled on until referee Steve Smoger made a mercy stoppage in the eleventh. Time was 1:25

A fight before the fight

Sat, 15 May 2010 16:56:00 +0300

Former IBF champion Paulie Malignaggi and WBA super lightweight world champion Amir Khan got in each other�s face at Friday�s weigh-in for their 12-rounder on Saturday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. A scuffle broke out after the fighters began pushing. Both made weight

Khan gets visa

Sat, 08 May 2010 11:14:00 +0300

After an administrative delay which caused a temporary relocation of his training camp locale from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Canada, WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan has received his P1 visa and will be heading to New York City as originally scheduled on Sunday in order to defend his title against hometown hero Paulie Malignaggi at the Theater in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, May 15

Amir Khan's Work Visa Denied, Malignaggi Fight in Doubt?

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:14:00 +0300

Amir Khan's preparations for his WBA light-welterweight title defence against Paulie Malignaggi have been hit by a visa problem. Khan, said to have been denied a visa due to past motoring offences here in the UK, journeyed to Vancouver, Canada in order to re-apply for a work permit. The process could take a week but Golden Boy, who are promoting the contest, are confident that Khan will be able to defend his title at Madison Square Garden, New York come May the 15th

Barrera vs De Jesus?

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:25:00 +0300

Sources indicate that Brazilian Fighter Adailton De Jesus (26-4 21 KOs) could be the opponent of former triple world champion Marco Antonio Barrera on the big June 26 PPV card at the Alamodome in San Antonio, headlined by Julio Cesar Chávez Jr against Ireland�s John Duddy. Barrera has already spent two weeks in preparation for his comeback fight prior to this week�s press tour

Wladimir Sidorenko Starts Training With Freddie Roach

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:58:00 +0300

Ex-WBA bantamweight champion Wladimir Sidorenko is following his dream of becoming a star in America. He wants to recover from a bad 2009, where he lost his title and two close decisions to Anselmo Moreno. Sidorenko is now training with Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California

Kevin Mitchell-Michael Katsidis in Play After Big Win

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:11:00 +0300

A big lightweight bout may be in play. Rising star Kevin Mitchell (31-0, 23KOs) stopped Ignacio Mendoza at Wembley Arena in two rounds on Saturday. Mitchell had few issues with his defense of the WBO intercontinental title

Khan vs. Marquez Fight is Likely Off, Amir is Moving On

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:09:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer advised BoxingScene.com on Wednesday afternoon that Juan Manuel Marquez is likely not going to fight WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan on May 15 in Las Vegas. As previously reported, Marquez's manager/trainer Nacho Beristain made some very negative comments in the Mexican press about Golden Boy's offer to fight Khan

Victor Ortiz-Nate Campbell Agree To Fight on May 15

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:32:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has been informed that an agreement has been reached for junior welterweights Victor Ortiz and Nate Campbell to fight each other on May 15 in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised by HBO as the co-feature to Amir Khan's possible defense of the WBA 140-pound title against Juan Manuel Marquez

Amir Khan-Juan Manuel Marquez is On The Table

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:25:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com was advised by Freddie Roach, trainer of WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, that a fight with Juan Manuel Marquez is on the table. Contrary to widespread media reports, Roach says there is no set agreement to fight mandatory Marcos Maidana. In fact, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer told BoxingScene on Monday that he simply postponed the WBA's mandated purse bid for another two weeks

Khan vs. Maidana Deal Announced By The WBA

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:15:00 +0300

The WBA have announced on their website that Amir Khan, their regular light-welterweight champion, is to face Marcos Maidana, their interim champion (or one of them), after the fighters reached an agreement. The contest was due to go to purse bids but now looks set to take place in March or April

Malignaggi Says Khan is Ducking Maidana, Wants Respect

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:30:00 +0300

What a month for Paulie Malignaggi. During the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fiasco, Malignaggi was mentioned by both sides as a possible replacement opponent. Pacquiao passed and signed to fight Joshua Clottey on March 13. Mayweather has yet to make a decision for his next fight, but Maliganggi is one of several names in the running. If that wasn't enough, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan

Khan-Malignaggi Discussed: Amir Signs With Golden Boy

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:30:00 +0300

The word coming out of England is apparently true. WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is ready to build his name in America. Promoter Lou DiBella advised BoxingScene.com that he was contacted by Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, who advised him that he signed Khan to a promotional contract. Schaefer asked DiBella if he was interested in making a fight between Khan and former 140-pound champion Paulie Malignaggi

Amir Khan Willing To Fight Maidana, Malignaggi, Campbell

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:11:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight titlist Amir Khan says his mid-2009 move to 140-pounds has made all of the difference in the world compared to life as a 135-pound lightweight. At 140, Khan feels unbeatable and much stronger and he has thrown down the gauntlet to anybody in the red-hot super lightweight division that wants to step up and attempt to take his title belt

Amir Khan May Vacate if Marcos Maidana is Pushed

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:30:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has heard some serious talk going around the industry that Amir Khan will vacate the junior welterweight title if the WBA forces him to fight Marcos Maidana next. Back in June, Maidana stopped Victor Ortiz in June to pick up the WBA' interim-title at 140-pounds

Khan annihilates Salita in 1

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:32:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight champion Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KOs) destroyed previously unbeaten Dmitiry Salita (30-1-1, 16 KOs) in the first round on Saturday night at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. Khan decked Salita immediately with a right hand, and Salita was sent down again from a barrage of punches. The fight was finally stopped by referee Luis Pabon after the third knockdown. The fight lasted 76 seconds

Weights: Amir Khan 139.5, Dmitriy Salita Struggles: 140

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:51:00 +0300

The weights are in for tomorrow's big junior welterweight clash at the Metro Centre in Newscastle, England. WBA champion Amir Khan was half a pound under the limit at 139.5, while mandatory challenger Dimitriy Salita had to strip naked to make the division limit of 140-pounds. According to Khan, there are reports that Salita struggled to make weight and may be a bit drained coming into tomorrow's bout

Khan lashed out at British detractors

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:27:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight champion Amir Khan has lashed out at his British detractors. �I can only say that sometimes skin color does make a difference,� stated Khan, who is of Paskistani decent. �I know for a fact if I were a white English fighter maybe I would have been a superstar in Britain, and the world.� He added, �In America they treat me like God!�

Amir Khan on The Carl Froch Feud, Fighting Salita

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:37:00 +0300

Over the last few months, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan has been involved in a domestic back and forth war of words with WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch. There appears to be a lot of tension between the two. Froch has taken some direct shots at Khan over his performances and stature. Khan believes the feud has to do with jealousy on the part of Froch

Salita Plans To Check "Amir Khan's Vulnerable Chin"

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:17:00 +0300

Dmitriy Salita has stoked up the pressure ahead of his crunch clash with Amir Khan by branding the British boxer as �chinny�. Salita, 27 and the holder of a 30-0-1 (16) record, told The Jewish Community online that Amir�s chin won�t be able to pass the power test come December the 5th

Amir Khan Can Fight at 147 Like Pacquiao, Says Roach

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:54:00 +0300

Trainer Freddie Roach says WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan can easily move up to welterweight and beyond, and win titles in multiple divisions like Manny Pacquiao. Roach trains both fighters and has them spar often during training camp. Khan defends his title against undefeated Dimitry Salita in Newcastle on December 5

Amir Khan Can Fight at 147 Like Pacquiao, Says Roach

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:54:00 +0300

Amir Khan May Leave Britain: Blames Press, Carl Froch

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:59:00 +0300

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan may follow in the footsteps of his countryman Audley Harrison by leaving Britain and making a permanent move to America. During a recent interview, Harrison claimed to have left the UK because the boxing media and the fans were so negative that he found it impossible to continue his career in the country

ir Khan: "Dmitriy Salita, The Perfect Fight For Me"

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:32:00 +0300

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan has compared the style of his next opponent, unbeaten Dmitriy Salita, to ex-champ Andreas Kotelnik. Khan defends against Salita on December 5 in Newcastle. Khan says the style of Salita is going to hurt him due to a suspect defense. Khan says Salita will provide him with the perfect fight to showcase his skills

More on Khan-Salita

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:58:00 +0300

Finally. That was the one word that seemed to echo in the head of junior welterweight Dmitriy Salita this week. After years of waiting and negotiating and more waiting for a title fight, the unbeaten 140-pounder from Brooklyn, New York finally secured his dream: a shot at WBA title-holder Amir Khan. Salita (30-0-1, 16 KO�s) will box Khan

Khan vs Salita is Announced For Newcastle on 12/5

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:55:00 +0300

Amir Khan will make the first defence of his world title against Dmitriy Salita at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on Saturday 5th December promoter Frank Warren confirmed today. Khan, who won the WBA light-welterweight belt in July with a punch-perfect performance over Andreas Kotelnik, faces a hard first defence against the new star of American boxing

Khan-Maidana in October

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 09:50:00 +0300

A source out of Argentina is stating that a bout between newly crowned WBA super lightweight champion Amir Khan (21-1, 15 KOs) and WBA interim super light weight champion Marcos Maidana (26-1, 25 KOs) could be in the works for October in England

Khan outpoints Kotelnik!

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:46:00 +0300

In a clash of former Olympic silver medalists, Amir Khan (21-1, 15 KOs) won the WBA super lightweight championship by outboxing reigning titleholder Andreas Kotelnik (31-3-1, 13 KOs) on Saturday night at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England. Khan, who moved up from lightweight, was busier in round one. Kotelnik upped the pressure in round two as Khan boxed from long range. That was pattern of the fight as the counter-puncher Kotelnik was forced to take more of an aggressor�s role against

Kotelnik-Khan presser

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:20:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight champion Andreas Kotelnik (31-2-1, 13 KOs) and challenger Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) met head-to-head today to discuss their world title showdown on Saturday night at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England

Kotelnik: First Khan, then USA

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:51:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight world champion Andreas Kotelnik says he will beat Amir Khan at the M.E.N Arena in Manchester, England on July 18 and dedicate the victory to his hero the late Oscar-winning actor Jack Palance, whose family also came from the city of Lviv in the Ukraine. In the early 1940s, Palance, who was born Volodymyr Palahniuk, he was a heavyweight prospect, winning his first 15 fights before WWII cut short his career

Roach Says Kotelnik Faked Toothache in Khan Withdrawal

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:49:00 +0300

Amir Khan's trainer, Freddie Roach, has unleashed on WBA junior welterweight champ Andreas Kotelnik, accusing him of faking a tooth infection that caused the fight with Khan to get postponed to July 18 at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Promoter Frank Warren hopes the withdrawal will work to their advantage by getting Khan's fight on HBO

New date for Kotelnik-Khan!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +0300

WBA super lightweight Andreas Kotelnik�s world title defense against Amir Khan�s will now take place at the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena on July 18.The bout was originally scheduled to take place in London on June 27, but because Kotelnik suffered a minor injury and tooth infection the bout had to be postponed. The postponement means the London�s O2 Arena cannot stage the big fight. Michael Jackson has the O2 Arena that night

Khan's title shot likely to be delayed

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:02:00 +0300

Amir Khan is scheduled to challenge junior welterweight titlist Andreas Kotelnik on June 27 in London, but the fight likely will be postponed unless Khan promoter Frank Warren can line up another titleholder to face Khan on short notice

Kotelnik: �Amir Khan is Nothing Special, Done Nothing�

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:43:00 +0300

WBA junior welterweight champ Andreas Kotelnik has very little respect for his June 27 challenger, Amir Khan. He is tired of people talking to him like Khan is the next big thing. He doesn't think much of Khan's talents and promises to punish him in the ring. If he lands his big punches, he feels that he can stop Khan quicker the Breidis Prescott did last September, which was 54-seconds of the first round

Salita wants the winner of Kotelnik-Khan

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:16:00 +0300

Undefeated junior welterweight Dmitriy Salita appears to be targeting the winner of the June 27 title bout between WBA champion Andreas Kotelnik and challenger Amir Khan. Salita, the number-one contender under the WBA, is planning to site ringside for the fight. He wants to face the winner within 120-days [after June 27]. Whether it's Khan or Kotelnik, the winner would be a big step up in class

Kotelnik ready for Khan!

Thu, 28 May 2009 21:34:00 +0300

Andreas Kotelnik is confident he can defy the odds and successfully defend his WBA light-welterweight title against Amir Khan when the pair go head to head on June 27. Kotelnik heads into the fight the bookmakers� underdog. But the hard hitting Ukrainian told Setanta Sports News he wasn�t impressed with Khan

Amir Khan Inspired By Pacquiao To Beat Kotelnik

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:39:00 +0300

British prospect Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KO�s) who has moved up to challenge WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelink (31-2-1, 13 KO�s) of the Ukraine on June 27 has been inspired by Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. Conditioning expert Alex Ariza who began working with trainer Freddie Roach in preparing Pacquiao for the David Diaz in which Pacquiao annihilated the WBC lightweight champion in nine rounds

Marco Antonio Barrera Looking For Return Clearance

Thu, 14 May 2009 09:56:00 +0300

Former three division champion Marco Antonio Barrera appears to have put retirement aside. He is trying to get early clearance to begin training for his next ring return. Barrera suffered a very deep gash during his March bout with Amir Khan. The fight had to be stopped in the fifth round due to the heavy flow of blood that masked Barrera's face. He was told that at least eight months were needed for the recovery but he wants

Kotelnik to face Khan!

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:39:00 +0300

Amir Khan will step up a division to light-welterweight and challenge WBA World Champion Andreas Kotelnik promoter Frank Warren said today. Hot-shot Khan, fresh from his win against Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera - WBO #1 and WBA #3 ranked at the time - last month in Manchester, gets his dream opportunity on June 27 with a venue to be confirmed shortly.

Khan beats Barrera on cut!

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:55:00 +0300

In a WBO lightweight eliminator, 2004 Olympic silver medalist Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) won a five round technical decision over legendary �Baby Faced Assassin� and former three-division world champion Marco Antonio Barrera (65-7, 42 KOs) on Saturday night at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England. In round one, Barrera suffered a deep gash on the hairline from an unintentional headbutt that bled into his left eye from

Barrera vs. Khan - Both Fights Make Weight, Ready To Fight

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:31:00 +0300

Marco Antonio Barrera and Amir Khan took to the scales for the lightweight clash tomorrow in Manchester at the MEN Arena. Khan made the weight with no issues, coming in at 134.5-pounds. Barrera may have had some trouble. He had to strip naked to make the limit, hitting 135 on the nose after taking off every piece of clothing. After stepping off the scales, Barrera began to quickly drink water.

Barrera vs. Khan Could Become WBO Title Fight

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:55:00 +0300

The fight with Marco Antonio Barrera and Amir Khan, scheduled for March 14 at the MEN Arena in Manchester, could have the vacant WBO lightweight title at stake. Last Friday, Nate Campbell lost the title on the scales when he was unable to make weight for his mandatory IBF title defense with Ali Funeka. Barrera is ranked at number one by the WBO and Khan comes in at number nine.

Marco Antonio Barrera-Amir Khan To Still Go Forward

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:46:00 +0300

Despite suffering a bad cut in Saturday night's bout against Freudis Rojas in Jalisco, Mexico, former three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera plans to move forward with his bout against Amir Khan on March 14 at the MEN Arena in Manchester. Rojas, a late replacement with a record of 1-7, struck Barrera with a missile-like head shot that opened up a cut above Barrera's left eye in the third round.

Amir Khan Vows To Outbox, Beat Marco Antonio Barrera

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:33:00 +0300

2004 Olympic silver medal Amir Khan has vowed to outbox, and beat former three-division champion Marco Antonio Barrera on March 14 in a UK venue to be annoucned at a later date. Khan has one win in the books since being knocked out by Breidis Prescott in 54-seconds last September, but he is confident of beating the legendary veteran. Khan says that he took such a tough fight to shut the mouths of his critics.

Barrera to face Khan!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:35:00 +0300

Lightweight contender Amir Khan (19-1, 15 KOs) will fight Mexican legend and former multi-weight world champion Marco Antonio Barrera (64-6, 43 KOs) on March 14 it was confirmed by promoter Frank Warren today. No venue has been confirmed for the mouth-watering showdown, although Warren did say that it would take place in the UK with a normal UK start time. Khan will benefit from having the input of Freddie Roach

Khan KOs Kristjansen!

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:30:00 +0300

In a WBO lightweight eliminator, unbeaten Amir Khan (17-0, 13 Kos) scored a seventh round stoppage of Martin Kristjansen (19-2-3, 5 KOs) on Saturday night at tghe Bolton Arena in Bolton, England. Khan floored Kristjansen three times in the seventh

Khan, Kristjansen make weight!

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:14:00 +0300

Both Amir Khan and Martin Kristjansen weighed within the 135lb lightweight limit to set up their official elimination bout to determine the official challenger for WBO lightweight champion Nate Campbell, or possibly WBO interim lightweight champion Joel Casamayor. Amir Khan 134.5 vs Martin Kristjansen 134.25 (WBO lightweight eliminator)

Khan shuts out St. Clair!

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:03:00 +0300

Commonwealth lightweight titleholder Amir Khan (16-0, 12 KOs) scored a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over former IBF junior lightweight world champion Gairy St Clair (39-6-2, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at the ExCel Arena in London. Judges had it a shutout, 120-108 across the board. It was the biggest win yet in the career of the 21-year-old British phenom

St Clair promises KO!

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:43:00 +0300

Former world champion Gairy St Clair has vowed to celebrate his 33rd birthday on Saturday with a devastating KO of Amir Khan when they meet for the Commonwealth lightweight crown at London's ExCel Arena. Today St Clair performed a brief media work out at the Peacock Gym in the East End and promised to blow-out Khan's flame. "I've seen a few of Amir's fights, and he likes sticking his chin out," said St Clair

Khan obliterates Earl!

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:58:00 +0300

Olympian lightweight Amir Khan (15-0, 12 KOs) needed just 74 seconds to destroy Graham Earl (25-3, 12 KOs), retaining his Commonwealth title at the Bolton Arena in in Bolton. Khan dropped Earl with a left hand and got the stoppage moments later in his most impressive performance to date. In his previous fight, Earl fought Michael Katsidis for the WBO interim title