Amir Khan: Michael Katsidis is Not Even an Option

By Chris Labate

WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan is not even considering lightweight contender Michael Katsidis as a possible opponent for his next ring appearance. Khan is planning an homecoming battle in England in the month of April. 140-pound contender Lamont Peterson is a frontrunner according to sources in Golden Boy Promotions. Zab Judah was being considered but he reached a deal to face Kaizer Mabuza for the vacant IBF title.

There have been reports coming through Sky Sports that Katsidis was a strong possibility to fight Khan in April. The British star killed the rumor rather quickly. "We aint even got him in our mix," was Khan's response to the rumors of Katsidis being selected.