By Terence Dooley

EBU light welterweight title-holder Paul McCloskey (22-0, 12KOs) believes that he could be in line for a shot at WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan - if the champion fails to reach a deal with once-beaten contender Lamont Peterson.

"Amir mentioned me as a possible opponent on radio and I think I should be on his radar anyhow," revealed McCloskey, who has been communicating with Khan.

Indeed, Khan recently mentioned that there were issues with the Peterson negotiations and he might have to find another opponent if the two of them are unable to reach an agreement. McCloskey has an EBU defense set on March 5 against Michele Di Rocco in Belfast, Ireland. Any possible agreement with Khan would force his withdrawal from that fight. Khan is going to return on April 16 at the MEN Arena in Manchester.

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