Khan and Alexander agree December date as Dubai and New York bid to host clash!

Amir Khan will challenge for Devon Alexander's world welterweight title on December 7 in either Dubai or New York. Both fighters have agreed to the bout but promoter Richard Schaefer is awaiting confirmation that the Middle East city has the capacity to stage the event. If not, New York's Barclays Centre will play host to the clash for the IBF strap. 'Both of them want to fight this year,' Schaefer said. Khan has long called for the fight to be held in Dubai but Alexander has taken more convincing. The American has won four consecutive fights, including a split decision victory over hard-hitting Lucas Matthysse and a unanimous decision over Marcos Maidana, who brawled with Khan in 2010. Alexander was last in action against Lee Purdy in May when the Brit retired after the seventh round. Khan, meanwhile, will make his welterweight debut following his catch-weight victory over Julio Diaz. He said: 'I do have a lot of fans in the Middle East and especially in the UAE. Maybe he does feel that everyone will be against him if we fight in Dubai. But I can assure it will be a fair fight, obviously. If it happens, it will be a global event. 'They are doing big things in Dubai and UAE and it will be beneficial for all … if we fight in Dubai.' Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-2397799/Amir-Khan-Devon-Alexander-fight-December-7-Dubai-New-York.html

Comments (20)

DudeN561

Amir "King" Khan by decision.

12y ago

soul_survivor

Alexander knocks him out That's what I think and I'm a Khan fan. I'm rooting for the Bolton man but Alexander hits hard enough against a guy whos chin has gotten worse. May be 147 will strengthen him but I don't know. I just think can should tell Hunter to stfu and fight his own way. Maybe hitting DA often and hard will have the man break his heart. We've seen it before.

12y ago

King_Rome

You lot seem to forget Alexander hate pressure kotel nik beat him so did Bradley and he do sent have th e power to bother amir LMAO wtf you just say?

12y ago

torosboxing75

Alexander better hope this fight is in New York. He also needs to fight very aggressive with Khan because I don't think he can win a jab contest.

12y ago

komodo

Khan looks punch drunk. I'll be rooting for him but it's a big ask. Devon is underrated imo.

12y ago

BUD

Alexander knocks him out

12y ago

Rahat

You lot seem to forget Alexander hate pressure kotel nik beat him so did Bradley and he do sent have th e power to bother amir

12y ago

manimgoindown

I hope it's in NYC. I can go see it live and Alexander can't blame the Muslims on robbing him after he loses. Although he might say that Khan got a home town decisions since he's an honorary New Yorker now. Lol The irony in a post about Alexander complaining about a robbery...

12y ago

SD180sx

Finally, should be a nice fight. Khan is annoying sometimes, but I got him winning this fight. After it would be nice to see him fight Brooke or the winner of Mattyyse/Garcia fight.

12y ago

MPX309

This'll be a big career deciding factor for Khan . . . Well I'd imagine so. I'm goin with the slightly safe but reluctant bet that if Khan can finish the fight on his feet he will get the UD, but if Devon puts him away it's lights out

12y ago

Bigg_Rigg

You're right. Sorry about that; It was a wrong choice of words. What I meant to say was that this fight is a set up for Amir Khan to win a title from the weakest champion of the current titleholders at 147. The reason is because GBP has all but guaranteed Khan that he would the next in line for a bout with Floyd Mayweather if he wins. Golden Boy does not intend for Devon Alexander to win this fight because Amir is the much easier sale to the casual boxing fan for that potential Mayweather showdown. Plenty of real and hardcore fans would rather see Khan then Devon. Alexander is boring. Imagine him and Floyd fighting..... Omg the grabbing in that fight would be like an MMA fight.

12y ago

WilkinsOlajuwon

You're right. Sorry about that; It was a wrong choice of words. What I meant to say was that this fight is a set up for Amir Khan to win a title from the weakest champion of the current titleholders at 147. The reason is because GBP has all but guaranteed Khan that he would the next in line for a bout with Floyd Mayweather if he wins. Golden Boy does not intend for Devon Alexander to win this fight because Amir is the much easier sale to the casual boxing fan for that potential Mayweather showdown. I'm not so sure GB has as much control over who wins fights as it may seem. Devon is a good opponent for Khan because he doesnt have 1-punch KO power and he is enough of a pedigree to warrant the jump you are speaking of. I dont thin Khan will win tho

12y ago

champion4ever

i think you may be confused as to what a showcase fight is. Devon is not a showcase type of opponent. Diaz was supposed to beYou're right. Sorry about that; It was a wrong choice of words. What I meant to say was that this fight is a set up for Amir Khan to win a title from the weakest champion of the current titleholders at 147. The reason is because GBP has all but guaranteed Khan that he would the next in line for a bout with Floyd Mayweather if he wins. Golden Boy does not intend for Devon Alexander to win this fight because Amir is the much easier sale to the casual boxing fan for that potential Mayweather showdown.

12y ago

RawDawgHasSpokn

I'm taking Alexander by TKO.

12y ago

EvilGenius

Khan easy UD or late Stoppage It Burns will be irrelevant after this fight.

12y ago

Russian_Crushin

The fight will be in Barclays

12y ago

Mr_Ehrmantraut

I think Alexander has enough power to wrap Khan up. Khan literally looked like complete **** in his last fight, i think he has already had too many wars.

12y ago

WilkinsOlajuwon

If this fight is hosted in Dubai and Khan can just manage to remain on his feet and last the entire 12 rounds, he is almost guaranteed the victory. This is a showcase fight for Amir Khan, so he could challenge Floyd Mayweather, for a title unification bout in May of next year. i think you may be confused as to what a showcase fight is. Devon is not a showcase type of opponent. Diaz was supposed to be

12y ago

Bigg_Rigg

12y ago

DwightMare

Devon ends Khan no matter where the fight is. The first short right hook that Devon lands inside will end the fight. Devon somewhere in the first 6 rounds.

12y ago