Amir Khan nonetheless has his eye on a boxing return – and needs to go up towards Manny Pacquiao.
The 37-year-old ended his iconic profession after a tricky loss to Kell Brook in 2022. Khan had a 3 12 months hiatus from the squared circle after he overcame Billy Dib in 2019, earlier than his crunch conflict towards Brook.
But 2024 is perhaps the 12 months we see the previous unified light-welterweight world champion will get again within the ring. He’s been coaching laborious to get again into prime form. In 2023, there have been whispers about Khan going up towards Pacquiao, nevertheless it by no means occurred.
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In an interview with SunSport, through the Daily Express, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Bolton-born boxer admitted that is a battle that would tempt him out of retirement. “I mean I am training a little bit here and there but the thing is the only man that can make that fight happen is Turki Alalshikh,” he mentioned.
“I think Turki Alalshikh can make that fight happen between me and Manny Pacquiao. Yeah, that’s a fight that would definitely lift me up, for sure.” Pacquiao, now 45, ended his superb skilled boxing profession in 2021 after a defeat to Yordenis Ugas. But after dropping a presidential election, the Filipino introduced he was popping out of retirement in February. And he desires a giant identify to compete towards.
Sean Gibbons, who manages Manny Pacquiao’s promotional firm, shared with Boxing Scene in regards to the boxing legend’s future plans. “Technically he’s out of retirement,” Gibbons introduced. “He’s got about a year left. He just wants to fight. Manny feels that he’s in tremendous shape.”
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Gibbons revealed: “He’s training for this exhibition but hopefully that will lead to something bigger and better. I do [see a pro return for Pacquiao]. One of the fights that people talked about for a long time was Manny Pacquiao versus Conor McGregor. That’s something that will be sensational in Saudi Arabia, let’s go.”
Gibbons added: “It will be a good place to do it. It’s really simple. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, [the chairman of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia], loves big events, and he’s putting on the best events. It’s a very intriguing and fun fight bringing two of the biggest names together in combat sports.”
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On the opposite hand, Khan is eager on preventing Pacquiao. Interestingly, he additionally talked about Jake Paul, a newcomer who has brought about a stir within the boxing world. The American has claimed victory in eight out of 9 matches, having been defeated solely by Tommy Fury.
The 27-year-old has confirmed his price within the boxing ring and is making the game extra standard exterior of it, however Khan says he would not need to battle the YouTuber. “Jake Paul, I don’t think I can lift myself up for that fight,” Khan mentioned. “But, like a Manny Pacquiao fight you have to be on your A-game.”