Amir Khan: record, next fight and profile →
British star Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) shocked everyone when he announced on Tuesday that he was going to move up by eight pounds, to 155-pounds, to challenge Saul "Canelo" Alvarez for the WBC middleweight crown.
IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook was stunned when it was officially announced on Tuesday that his domestic rival Amir Khan was jumping up in weight to challenge WBC middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya expects a very exciting contest when WBC middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (46-1-1, 32KOs) defends his world title against British star Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) on May 7th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LOS ANGELES - WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Middleweight World Champion Canelo Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs) will make his first title defense of 2016 against former two-time world champion and resurgent contender Amir "King Khan (31-3, 19 KOs) on May 7, Cinco De Mayo weekend, in a match-up of two of the biggest stars in boxing. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®.
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British star Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) is a huge underdog as he looks forward to his upcoming fight with WBC middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on May 7th from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The May 7th clash between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Amir Khan will have a weight limit of 155-pounds. The showdown was announced on Tuesday for May 7th at the brand new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Freddie Roach has an intimate knowledge of both Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Amir Khan, who are scheduled to square off on May 7th in Las Vegas. Roach was in the opposite corner of Alvarez on November 21st as Miguel Cotto dropped a 12-round decision to Alvarez for the WBC middleweight title. Khan was trained a few years by the noted trainer.
Shah Khan, father of British star Amir Khan, says his son was hungry for a big fight and he finally has it. On Tuesday it was announced that Khan would face WBC middleweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez on May 7th. The fight takes place at the brand new T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. HBO Pay-Per-View will carry the bout.
Amir Khan feels ready for the biggest fight of his career, when he challenges Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for the WBC middleweight championship in Las Vegas on May 7.