Floyd Mayweather: Amir Khan still needs to learn a lot – Boxing News
Amir Khan has always dreamed of confronting American unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather. Khan has repeatedly claimed in interviews that he can beat Mayweather, however his dream opponent thinks otherwise. According to Floyd Mayweather, Amir Khan still has a long way to go before Khan can get a shot on Mayweather.
Amir Khan stands with 26 wins, 2 losses and 18 knockouts in his portfolio as of now. On the other hand, Mayweather is an unbeaten fighter who currently holds the WBC welterweight championship. Amir Khan is scheduled for a rematch against Lamont Peterson on May 19 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Previously, after Khan lost to Peterson in December last year, Mayweather said that Khan is not yet up to the mark and that he (Mayweather) was not impressed with Khan’s efforts.
In his recent interview, Mayweather said for Khan, “The kid has to remember that it is ‘lights, camera, action.”
Mayweather’s statement did not quite sit with Khan. Khan responded saying, “I am the biggest name in British boxing and possibly in Europe so for him to say that is just ignorant.”
Amir Khan, former unified WBA (Super) & IBF Light Welterweight Champion, has always spoken of facing Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the ring. Khan has always thought of himself as a worthy opponent for Mayweather. Unfortunately, Mayweather does not take Amir Khan that seriously yet which irks the British-Pakistani boxer.
It should be noted here that Mayweather is already talking about his retirement these days. Speculations are that after a bout against Manny Pacquiao, which is not yet confirmed, Mayweather will retire and so will Manny Pacquiao. If this happens, Khan’s dream of beating Mayweather will wash away. Khan is good friends with Manny Pacquiao, which is probably the main reason as to why he will not fight him. Apart from Pacquiao, Mayweather is the only fighter who Khan can beat to reach the acme of success, only if he gets his hands on him.
For now, Khan needs to work on his training and beat Lamont Peterson straight in order to impress Mayweather. Who knows an impressed Mayweather may go for Khan next.
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