Khan vs Malignaggi is a Very Viable Fight, Says Roach

By Rick Reeno

Junior welterweight contender Paulie Malignaggi, and his promoter Lou DiBella, are shooting for a shot at WBA junior welterweight champion Amir Khan. Their preferance, as far as the venue and location, would be Madison Square Garden in New York City.

"The fight would be huge in Madison Square Garden. Khan wants to fight in America. HBO wants him to fight in March. They wouldn't have any problems with that fight. I think it's a great fight," DiBella told BoxingScene.com.

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Khan's trainer, Freddie Roach, likes the fight as well. Roach doesn't see the venue as a deal-breaker. According to Roach, Khan would love to headline a big event at Madison Square Garden.

"That's definitely a viable fight. It's something I would definitely welcome. I like Paulie. It's a big fight. Amir would come to America, to Madison Square Garden. What better way to come," Roach said.