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Nottingham's Carl Froch, 37, could make his Las Vegas debut on March 28, according to Niall Hickman of The Daily Express. The British newspaper has reported that a deal to take on Julio Cesar Chavez is close to completion, which means that "The Cobra" will get to top a bill in the boxing's fight capital.
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport is backing the recent statements that were made by WBC/WBA welterweight and junior middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. British star Amir Khan is chasing a May 2nd date with Mayweather. The pound-for-pound king, in a recent interview on BoxingScene.com, said Khan wasn't known enough and his name didn't carry "enough weight" for a pay-per-view event. Hearn agrees with Mayweather's opinion, stating that Khan's name value will do no better on American pay-per-view than Marcos Maidana or Robert Guerrero.
Amir Khan is not taking the verbal bait of IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook and his promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport. Khan is pursuing a fight with WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. in May. Hearn is confident Mayweather will pass him up for another option. Some of the statements being made, like Brook being capable of "ending Khan's career" and knocking him out - have only annoyed Amir, who plans to make Brook wait. Brook is expected to make his first title defense in March.
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport is confident that IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook (33-0, 22KOs) would score a knockout victory over his domestic rival Amir Khan (30-3, 19KOs). Brook returns to action in March. Hearn wants to match him against Khan in the summer. In a recent interview, Khan said a fight with Brook would only happen under "his terms" and with Khan Promotions taking the lead role of the event.
Amir Khan (30-3, 19KOs) says he is not losing any sleep over a potential fight with domestic rival, IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook. Khan, who is chasing a fight with WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. for May, views Brook as potentially an easier fight than Devon Alexander, who Khan dominated over twelve rounds last Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Amir Khan has Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Kell Brook in his sights after he beat Devon Alexander in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The 28-year-old provided a boxing masterclass to see off the American on a unanimous points decision 119-109, 118-110, and 120-108. Khan has repeatedly called out Mayweather, who is undefeated in 47 fights, but the 'Money' insists he wants to fight the Filipino Pacquiao first. Last week Eddie Hearn said a fight between Brook and Khan at Wembley could be on the cards but the Bolton boxer insists he wants Mayweather first.
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport has serious doubts about Floyd Mayweather's willingness to face Amir Khan on May 2nd of next year. Hearn sat ringside on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and watched Khan dominate former two-division world champion Devon Alexander over twelve rounds. Even prior to Khan's impressive performance with Alexander, Hearn had his doubts about Khan's ability to land Mayweather. Hearn is among the many who view Khan as a stylistic threat to Mayweather's undefeated 47-0 record.
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport was a very interested observer as he sat ringside on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Hearn promotes one of the key names in the welterweight division, undefeated IBF world champion Kell Brook (33-0, 22KOs). Two potential Brook opponents were in action that night in separate fights, Amir Khan (30-3, 19KOs) and Keith Thurman (24-0, 21KOs).
Kell Brook has told Amir Khan to stop jumping the queue. The IBF welterweight champion watched from the Sky Sports studio as his British rival claimed a unanimous points win over Devon Alexander in Las Vegas. Khan immediately called out Floyd Mayweather and suggested that his speed and movement would pose problems for the unbeaten American. His performance drew brief praise from Brook, but the Sheffield fighter insists Khan has not done enough to earn a shot at the biggest star in boxing.
Amir Khan defeated Devon Alexander by unanimous points decision to take the WBC Silver welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Khan's performance was reflected in a comfortable win, with the fight scored 119-109, 118-110, 120-108 - the 30th win of his professional career. Having taken care of business, Khan immediately signalled that he wanted to use the win to earn a shot at Floyd Mayweather.