Fury's Coach: Mayweather Won't Get Up For Khan

By Edward Chaykovsky

Peter Fury, uncle and trainer of undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury, has serious doubts about Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) being capable of landing a fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs) on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

After Khan struggled a bit in his twelve round unanimous decision win over Chris Algieri last month, Fury does not believe Mayweather will get motivated enough to face the Bolton fighter.

He feels Khan should instead fight his domestic rival, IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook (34-0, 25KOs).

"I never actually watched the fight [with Algieri] but I don’t think Mayweather is really going to get up for Khan because I think Mayweather wants to fight real opponents. I think the one for Mayweather is Alvarez again, I think that would be a good fight," Fury told On The Ropes Boxing Radio.

"I think Amir Khan would be a good fight with him and Kell Brook. I think they’re both on similar levels and that would be a good fight. I don’t think anybody is anywhere near Mayweather. I think they’re only stepping in there to get a payday."