Freddie Roach says he has warned Amir Khan about Lamont Peterson – Boxing news
Amir Khan’s trainer Freddie Roach, who is one of the most well-known boxing trainers in the world, is worried about Khan’s upcoming fight with Lamont Peterson, as Roach believes Peterson is a very dangerous fighter to deal with.
The Bolton’s finest, Khan, who is more commonly known as King Khan, is set to take on Lamont Peterson on December 10, 2011 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Roach reckons it will be a very tough night for his fighter.
The 51-year-old Master Roach told the media Peterson is a very skilled fighter and he has warned Khan about the consequences ahead.
While speaking on his inclusion, Roach said, “He has a good style and is very physical so we have a tough fight ahead of us. This guy [Peterson] can punch. He’s very strong, her’s very physical. He’s a good fighter. This guy is dangerous. He’s very dangerous….I’ve
warned Amir.”
The 24-year-old Khan, who has won 26 of his 27 professional fights, with 18 of his wins coming by the way of a knockout, has plans to move up to the 147-pound division after Peterson in search of some big fights.
His keen interest is in setting up a super-fight with the undefeated American legend, Floyd Mayweather, who is a five-division world champion and the current World Boxing Council World Welterweight Champion.
Roach also commented on a possible Khan-Mayweather bout. He confirmed after Peterson they will be on a look out for Mayweather. Roach also trains the eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and knows almost everyone wants to see Pacquiao taking on Mayweather
but he said he is not worried even if Khan takes on Mayweather. He insisted he is confident that both of his fighters can beat Mayweather in the ring.
“But after Peterson, we will go after Mayweather. I love that fight, I was hoping Manny would get there first but I know both my fighters can beat him so I have no worries,” Roach added.
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