Khan Says He is Not Underestimating Algieri's Tricks

British superstar Amir Khan believes Chris Algieri is a "very tricky and crafty fighter" ahead of their May 29 showdown.

The former unified light-welterweight world champion takes on the New Yorker in his backyard as they clash in a 12-round welterweight contest at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which will be screened on BoxNation.

The 28-year-old is coming off a stunning one sided points win over Devon Alexander last December but is aware of the threat posed by Algieri, who captured the WBO light-welterweight title from Ruslan Provodnikov before sharing the ring with Manny Pacquiao.

A win for Khan could open the doors to a megafight with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather later this year but Algieri is no one to overlook having upset the odds before when he won his first world title last summer.

Khan said: "Algieri is a very tricky and crafty fighter.

"I always say that styles make fights and I know that we both have the right styles to make this a very entertaining and all-action affair. I always bring excitement and flair when I fight and that’s what I’m out to do once again on BoxNation. This fight will have it all, speed, power, movement – it’s one not to miss."

Algieri, 31, has won all but one of his 21 bouts and will be spurred on fighting in front of his home fans as he looks to get his name in amongst the very best at 147-pounds.

Algieri said: "I am very excited to get back into the ring and to be fighting here in New York. Fighting at Barclays Center, where I won my world title just under a year ago, is an added bonus. Amir Khan is a tested champion and is the matchup that I wanted. I believe this is a fight that will bring the best out of me."

The Premier Boxing Champions card on May 29 also sees the return of another New York native in the popular two-time world champion Paulie Malignaggi who faces Boston’s Danny O’Connor in a 10-round welterweight attraction.

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