Amir Khan: I Still Want To Fight Juan Manuel Marquez

By Mark Vester

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan liked what he saw at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Khan sat ringside to watch Juan Manuel Marquez win a dominating twelve round decision over Juan Diaz in their "fight of the year" rematch. Marquez is the frontrunner option to fight Khan on December 11 on HBO.

Khan wants to fight Marquez and thinks the Mexican lightweight champion would provide him with a very tough fight. Other options include Marcos Maidana, Michael Katsidis and Timothy Bradley.

“Márquez looked strong and sharp. I still want to fight him. He’s a legend. I know people think I’m stupid to fight someone with so much experience, but I want tough fights against big names. I am now relying on Golden Boy Promotions to make this fight for December,” Khan told The Telegraph.

By Mark Vester

Khan wants to fight Marquez and thinks the Mexican lightweight champion would provide him with a very tough fight. Other options include Marcos Maidana, Michael Katsidis and Timothy Bradley.

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