By Rick Reeno

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Amir Khan (29-3, 19KOs) is convinced that he possesses all of the necessary attributes to beat WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (47-0, 26KOs). Khan sat ringside at the MGM Grand, and watched Mayweather win a twelve round unanimous decision over Marcos Maidana in their anticipated rematch.

Maywetaher plans to return to action May. Khan is going to fight in December, but then he wants to face Mayweather.

Khan was not impressed with Mayweather's performance against Maidana. He feels strongly that Mayweather is physically breaking down with age.

"I really believe that I can beat Floyd Mayweather with this style. Styles make fights. I think the speed, the movement, the power that we've developed, and being young. I know it's different when you're watching a fight from outside, but I saw a lot of flaws today. He is aging big time. I never thought he lost the fight," Khan said. "I thought he won, but Maidana was catching him with shots and Maidana is nowhere near as quick as me and he had a lot of success. Imagine someone who is young like me and explosive."

"I have a good boxing brain. When it comes to boxing I don't think anyone can beat me. When it comes to a technical boxing match, a game of chess - nobody can beat me, and a fight with Floyd Mayweather would be a game of chess."

Khan then explained why he believes Mayweather and his team are avoiding him.

"I think Floyd's team, and Floyd, know that they are going to have a lot of problems with someone like me. The guys they fought before, and no disrespect, but they are not Amir Khan. [The opponents] are good, they are explosive and they are strong, but they are not as quick or explosive as me," Khan said.

"His age is getting to him. He's a great fighter, but he's not the same Floyd Mayweather I saw five fights ago. Those were two hard fights [with Maidana]. They are taking a lot out of him."

"The speed is still there, but its more single shots now. Its one punch at a time. The workrate is not there anymore."