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Number one on my list would be to chase the IBF belt that Alexander dropped chasing Timothy Bradley. That would involve paying step aside money to Zab Judah (who really doesn't stand a chance) to face the IBF number one, South African, Kaiser Mabuza. That could be fixed in the UK easily
Marcos Maidana deserves a rematch some day and next year would be a good time to do it.
The Prescott rematch would be good to sharpen the skills in preparation for Timothy Bradley. I'd put that in second place as it would be best on sales. Revenge sells well.
After that theres Juan Manuel Marquez cos it was the JMM fight that was on before the Maidana fight was fixed. Would be an interesting fight and would get great HBO coverage even if in the UK.
Below THAT on my list theres the possibility of a Zab Judah fight. Famous for pushing Floyd Mayweather to the limit but good old Zab didn't look too sharp in his last fight but is ranked number two by the IBF. I am a fan of this smart southpaw but he's slowed tremendously. He would be a good warm up if Khan was fighting Devon Alexander.
Last I'd put Victor Ortiz as he isn't a big name here and quit versus Maidana last year but he's WBA rated and thats Khan's belt.
If I was manager I would run the next year like this:
March:
Prescott at Bolton R:eebok (or in preference Mabusa if it can be negotiated)
June:
If the Bradley/Alexander winner is available have that in Madison Square Garden.
If not fight Judah/Mabusa winner or loser (most likely Mabusa wins) at Old Trafford for the IBF deal.
October:
If Bradley/Alexander winner is available then Madison Square Garden. (more likely)
If not then Victor Ortiz at the Garden or Maidana at Wembley. (He is WBA ranked still)
December
Bradley/Alexander winner (if they have not been fought) in Madison Square Garden
If Bradley/Alexander winner has been fought then Zab Judah (if we could not get the June fight sorted as we were busy fixing Brad/Alexander) to deal with the IBF ranking (probably in Vegas).
If not Bradley/Alexander winner and Judah has been fought then the Maidana rematch at O2 or Wembley.
Marcos Maidana deserves a rematch some day and next year would be a good time to do it.
The Prescott rematch would be good to sharpen the skills in preparation for Timothy Bradley. I'd put that in second place as it would be best on sales. Revenge sells well.
After that theres Juan Manuel Marquez cos it was the JMM fight that was on before the Maidana fight was fixed. Would be an interesting fight and would get great HBO coverage even if in the UK.
Below THAT on my list theres the possibility of a Zab Judah fight. Famous for pushing Floyd Mayweather to the limit but good old Zab didn't look too sharp in his last fight but is ranked number two by the IBF. I am a fan of this smart southpaw but he's slowed tremendously. He would be a good warm up if Khan was fighting Devon Alexander.
Last I'd put Victor Ortiz as he isn't a big name here and quit versus Maidana last year but he's WBA rated and thats Khan's belt.
If I was manager I would run the next year like this:
March:
Prescott at Bolton R:eebok (or in preference Mabusa if it can be negotiated)
June:
If the Bradley/Alexander winner is available have that in Madison Square Garden.
If not fight Judah/Mabusa winner or loser (most likely Mabusa wins) at Old Trafford for the IBF deal.
October:
If Bradley/Alexander winner is available then Madison Square Garden. (more likely)
If not then Victor Ortiz at the Garden or Maidana at Wembley. (He is WBA ranked still)
December
Bradley/Alexander winner (if they have not been fought) in Madison Square Garden
If Bradley/Alexander winner has been fought then Zab Judah (if we could not get the June fight sorted as we were busy fixing Brad/Alexander) to deal with the IBF ranking (probably in Vegas).
If not Bradley/Alexander winner and Judah has been fought then the Maidana rematch at O2 or Wembley.
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