Welterweight contender Frankie Gavin believes former amateur teammate Amir Khan has made the wrong move by avoiding Brook and instead choosing a safer fight against Chris Algieri as he continues to chase a shot at Floyd Mayweather.
Khan was offered the opportunity to face Brook on June 13th, but passed due to Ramadan. Now Khan is heading in the direction of facing former WBO 140-pound champion Chris Algieri, while Gavin has been offered a showdown against Brook on May 30th.
"I don't know what it is with Khan," said Gavin.
"Listen, he's a clever man, he's got money, he's done well, but I don't think it's a clever move to turn Brook down and fight Chris Algieri instead.
"It's a no-win situation. He's going to smash Algieri up whereas Khan vs. Brook is a very close fight. If Brook gets to him and starts landing shots, he beats Khan. If Khan uses his speed and rhythm, he wins it.
"Maybe Khan just doesn't want to risk losing the Mayweather fight and he knows he won't lose to Algieri so it's safer."
