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J. Mayweather: Khan Killed The Fight, He Talked Too Much!

J. Mayweather: Khan Killed The Fight, He Talked Too Much!

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jul 22, 2015

After Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs) unified the WBO/WBC/WBA welterweight titles with a twelve round unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao on May 2nd - British star Amir Khan appeared to be the frontrunner to face Mayweather on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas In the last few days, former IBF/WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto is being widely reported as the frontrunner to face Mayweather in a fight potentially taking place on CBS.

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Khan Explains Why He's Big Enough For Mayweather

Khan Explains Why He's Big Enough For Mayweather

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jun 29, 2015

British star Amir "King" Khan (31-3, 19KOs) says he is more than a big enough name to take on WBC/WBO/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs) on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather recently brushed Khan off when asked if he was willing to face the Bolton fighter in the fall. While he said in a few interviews that Khan's name did not have enough value, Mayweather named Andre Berto and Karim Mayfield as his potential opponents for the upcoming Showtime pay-per-view. Mayweather claims the fight will be the final bout of his pro career.

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Video: Amir Khan on Floyd Sr. Call, Mayweather Talk

Video: Amir Khan on Floyd Sr. Call, Mayweather Talk

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 21, 2015

British star Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs)discuss the Amir Khan Foundation and the work being done by his organization, the now infamous phone call conversation between him and Floyd Mayweather Sr., father and trainer of WBO/WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. <br><br> Khan gives his thoughts on facing Mayweather on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, some of the talk that he's not a big enough name to face Mayweatehr next on Showtime Pay-Per-View, and more.

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Amir Khan: Mayweather Sr. Went Crazy on Me During Call

Amir Khan: Mayweather Sr. Went Crazy on Me During Call

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 18, 2015

Amir Khan has told Sky Sports News HQ that he has held heated discussions with Floyd Mayweather's father over the phone. Bolton-born Khan is convinced he could be less than two weeks away from landing his long-awaited super-fight with Mayweather and says he is getting under the skin of the undefeated champion's camp. Khan said: “I spoke to Floyd Senior the other night. He thinks Floyd can beat me easily, so I said ‘alright, if that’s the case, then let’s get a fight made'.

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Jones: Amir Khan Looked a Bit Scared of Being Hit

Jones: Amir Khan Looked a Bit Scared of Being Hit

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jun 12, 2015

Former WBO super featherweight world champion Barry Jones had originally tabbed his countryman, Amir Khan, to create a lot of problems for WBC/WBO/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Khan is under consideration to face Mayweather on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. After watching Khan's performance last month, when the Bolton fighter struggled to a twelve round unanimous decision over heavy underdog Chris Algieri, Jones has changed his opinion and he's picking Mayweather to beat him with ease. He felt Khan displayed some of his old flaws, like being hesitant in his actions because he was worried about the counters he would get in return.

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Carl Froch: Khan Not Good Enough To Beat Mayweather

Carl Froch: Khan Not Good Enough To Beat Mayweather

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jun 11, 2015

Former world champion Carl Froch and Amir Khan has traded their share of words in the past. But Froch says he's not trying to take a dig at Khan by saying the Bolton fighter is not capable of beating WBC/WBO/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. Khan is under serious consideration to face Mayweather on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Froch, who is still undecided on his own professional future, gives Khan absolutely no shot to win - and feels confident about that position when reviewing Khan's record.

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Khan: Fighting Me Will Help Mayweather's Fan Base Grow

Khan: Fighting Me Will Help Mayweather's Fan Base Grow

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jun 10, 2015

According to British star Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs), monetary gain is not the only advantage for Floyd Mayweather Jr. if the two of them come together in the fall. A potential showdown is being discussed for September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Manager Al Haymon, who advises both fighters, is working on the deal. If the two them reach a deal for September, Khan strongly believes the event will help Mayweather grow his fan base in areas where the unbeaten champion is not as popular - like Pakistan, India and Dubai - areas where Khan is one of the more popular athletes.

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Khan Leaves Mayweather Fight in Al Haymon's Hands

Khan Leaves Mayweather Fight in Al Haymon's Hands

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jun 9, 2015

British star Amir Khan (31-3, 19KOs) is taking a break from the ring, but his mind is fully fixated on a September 12th showdown with WBC/WBO/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs). Khan returned to the ring last month at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and won a tough twelve round unanimous decision over former WBO junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri. Mayweather was also in the ring last month, winning a twelve round decision over Manny Pacquiao in what was easily the richest event in the history of the sport.

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Prince Naseem: Mayweather Sees Risk, Avoiding Khan

Prince Naseem: Mayweather Sees Risk, Avoiding Khan

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jun 9, 2015

Hall of Famer Prince Naseem Hamed believes his good friend Amir Khan will do better against Floyd Mayweather Jr. than the last ten opponents who went up against the pound-for-pound king - including Manny Pacquiao. Khan has been in line to face Mayweather on at least two occasions in the last two years. Presently, Khan once again finds himself in position to fight Mayweather for the WBO/WBC/WBA world titles on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas

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Tarver Unsure How Mayweather-Khan Sells After Algieri

Tarver Unsure How Mayweather-Khan Sells After Algieri

Edward Chaykovsky

•Jun 8, 2015

Former champion Antonio Tarver was working behind the broadcast booth and called the action two weeks ago on Spike TV, as Amir Khan battled Chris Algieri in the Premier Boxing Champions main event from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight with Algieri, who was coming off one-sided drubbing at the hands of Manny Pacquiao, was viewed as an audition for the British star to solidify his worth for a fight with WBC/WBO/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the fall.

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