Former WBA and IBF light welterweight titlist Amir Khan believes no fighter should feel pressurized by his manager or promoter. According to Khan, managers and promoters work for fighters instead of it being the other way round.
Khan, who lost his WBA light welterweight title to American unbeaten fighter Danny Garcia, believes he has always controlled his career and has always given a deaf ear to what his promoter or manager thinks.
“The fighter has to also remember the he’s the boss, what he says goes. Never feel threatened by the manager saying this or that,” said the former IBF and WBA unified titlist.
“You can go out and get any manager you want to. Never be under the thumb or think you work for the manager or promoter, they work for you – don’t let anyone pull you down or control you. I’ve kept my family around me and people I trust. You need someone
who will be there for you and maximize your potential."
He added that he has made a lot of money even though he is just 25. According to Khan, no 25-year-old has made as much money as he did and that is only because he has been managed right.
After Khan’s career devastation at the hands of Garcia, the Briton believes he will bounce back once again, better and stronger than ever. Khan’s knockout loss to Garcia proved him as an ‘overrated fighter’, as Garcia’s father Angel Garcia puts it.
It should be noted here that Khan was being considered a possible opponent for WBC welterweight titlist Floyd Mayweather. However, after being whipped by Garcia, Khan’s dream of facing Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather have been shattered.
According to Golden Boy Promotions, Khan still is a good opponent for Mayweather but now he needs two to three years more to prove his mettle. On the other hand, Mayweather is already talking of retirement. He might retire next year after a super-bout against
Pacquiao. So, Khan will not be getting his hands on Mayweather now.
The Briton is now dedicated towards his promotion ‘Khan Promotions’ and wants to make it one of the best promotion companies there is.
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