By Mark Vester
Unbeaten British lightweight Kevin Mitchell thinks the Hollywood lifestyle has compromised the mental state of WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan. Mitchell was shocked to hear the recent scandal with a model claiming Khan sent her dirty text messages and photos exposing himself.
"I am shocked and saddened to hear this stuff," says Mitchell to The Independent. "If nothing else, what was he doing in a nightclub while preparing for a world-title fight? Amir is a lovely fellow and we've been good mates but I think all the money and hype has gone to his head. He's obviously let the Hollywood lifestyle get to him."
Mitchell was even more shocked when Khan began to tell reporters he would be ready to fight the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the next twelve months. He said Khan is making himself look silly by thinking he could beat these fighters in the next twelve months when they are far above his skill level.
"He's not in their league. He's too vulnerable. You can't put muscles on his chin. If he couldn't go a round with Breidis Prescott he wouldn't last two rounds with them. He's just making himself look foolish and I feel gutted for him," Mitchell said.
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