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By Dan Rafael
Updated: Nov. 17, 2006
• As Taylor tries to move closer to a fight with Calzaghe (42-0, 31 KOs), the unified super middleweight champ from Wales will try to do his part by making his historic 20th title defense March 3 (HBO) in Cardiff against Peter Manfredo Jr. (26-3, 12 KOs), the runner-up in the first season of "The Contender" reality series. The camps reached an agreement this week and contracts are going back and forth between the sides for signatures, a source directly involved in the deal told ESPN.com. An official announcement is expected the week after Thanksgiving. In addition to Calzaghe-Manfredo, the telecast probably will include the HBO debut of lightweight megaprospect Amir Khan, the 2004 British Olympic silver medalist. A Calzaghe victory could pave the way for him to come to the United States for a showdown with Taylor later in 2007.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2006
• As Taylor tries to move closer to a fight with Calzaghe (42-0, 31 KOs), the unified super middleweight champ from Wales will try to do his part by making his historic 20th title defense March 3 (HBO) in Cardiff against Peter Manfredo Jr. (26-3, 12 KOs), the runner-up in the first season of "The Contender" reality series. The camps reached an agreement this week and contracts are going back and forth between the sides for signatures, a source directly involved in the deal told ESPN.com. An official announcement is expected the week after Thanksgiving. In addition to Calzaghe-Manfredo, the telecast probably will include the HBO debut of lightweight megaprospect Amir Khan, the 2004 British Olympic silver medalist. A Calzaghe victory could pave the way for him to come to the United States for a showdown with Taylor later in 2007.
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