By Edward Chaykovsky
Win or lose on May 2nd, British star Amir Khan (30-3, 19KOs) is very interested in facing former Wild Card stable mate Manny Pacquiao in the fall. The Filipino star will first collide with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a mega-fight event in less than two weeks at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Khan, who also returns next month against Chris Algieri at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, used to train side by side with Pacquiao for several years when both fighters were trained by Freddie Roach. Khan left Roach for Virgil Hunter in 2012.
"I want this fight. I would love to box Manny. We’ve been looking at an event in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is only a short drive away. It’s a dream of mine to fight in that part of the world," Khan told Daily Mail. "Late November or December is perfect for me."
Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, likes the idea of a Khan fight. The storyline of former sparring partners colliding can generate big business.
"He is a nice young man. Amir has great speed. Maybe the only guy as fast as Manny. And his recent performances have been impressive. This would be an outstanding fight," Arum said.
