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Former world champion Ricky Hatton is loving life as a big fight promoter, even though he has not yet ruled out a return to the ring himself.
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Former world champion Ricky Hatton is loving life as a big fight promoter, even though he has not yet ruled out a return to the ring himself.

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan (24-1, 17KOs) is being put through the ringer by his new conditioning coach Michael Vale, and trainer Freddie Roach. The British star returns on April 16 to defend his title against undefeated Paul McCloskey (22-0, 12KOs) in Manchester, England. Photos by Team Khan.

Two major unifications, involving two British stars, are potentially taking place within a three week span in July. The heavyweight unification between WBO/IBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko, and WBA champion David Haye, is possibly going to land on July 2. A date of June 25 is also being considered for Klitschko-Haye. The junior welterweight unification, between WBA champion Amir Khan, and WBC/WBO king Timothy Bradley, is tentative for July 23.

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan has made it known that he's not overlooking his upcoming opponent, Paul McCloskey. Their fight is set for April 16 at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, but Khan also has a tentative unification with WBC/WBO champion Timothy Bradley on July 23.

Marcos "Chino" Maidana, who fought in a twelve round war with Amir Khan last December, says the proposed unification between Khan and WBO/WBC champion Timothy Bradley - is "too close to call."

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WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan (24-1, 17KOs) began sparring with two local fighters in the Philippines. Khan is working hard wit his new conditioning coach Michael Vale, and trainer Freddie Roach. The British star returns on April 16 to defend his title against undefeated Paul McCloskey (22-0, 12KOs) in Manchester, England. Photos by Team Khan.

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan arrived in the Philippines with his new conditioning coach Michael Vale, and trainer Freddie Roach, to start the second stage of his training camp for the upcoming fight with Paul McCloskey on April 16th in Manchester, England. Khan will train and spar with WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao, who is also trained by Roach. Pacquiao is getting ready for his fight on May 7th, against Shane Mosley in Las Vegas.

European light welterweight champion Paul McCloskey (22-0, 12KOs) is ready to do a real number on Amir Khan (24-1, 17KOs). McCloskey challenges Khan for the WBA junior welterweight title on April 16 in Manchester. McCloskey has been training very hard for the biggest fight of his unbeaten career.

Potential summer opponents, WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan, and WBC/WBO counterpart Timothy Bradley, were side by side at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Both boxers were ringside to watch Saul "Canelo" Alvarez capture the WBC 154-pound title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Matthew Hatton. Khan faces Paul McCloskey on April 16 in Manchester, Engalnd. If Khan pulls through, a unification with Bradley has been discussed for a tentative date of July 23. Photo by Team Khan.