Amir Khan confirms talks with Pacquaio camp

[Sleepwalker]

September 21, 2015 3:57pm


Former world light welterweight champion Amir Khan has confirmed that negotiations are currently taking place for a potential showdown with Manny Pacquiao next year.

Khan, who shares the same influential adviser Al Haymon with Floyd Mayweather, told fighthype.com that members of his team are all on board to make the potential bout a reality.

"A fight against Manny Pacquiao would be a great event and a fight I would really want," said Khan.

"Al Haymon, who advises me and looks after my interests, also likes the fight and hopes the fight can be made. We are in negotiations with Manny's team to try to make the fight a reality."

A date is yet to be set for Pacquiao's ring return though he already instructed his promoter Bob Arum that it must be within the first quarter of 2016, before the elections. —JM Siasat/JST, GMA News

[IamInuit]

I thought he dropped Haymon? I wont hold my breath. Interesting fight if they can get over all the humps.
Khan looks good when hes in with southpaws but none of them fast start like this guy. Manny's wick could be getting a little short on candle so who knows. I dont see this working out to well for Khan (style wise) unless Manny has lost a couple of steps or Khan can land something heavy right off the bat.

[Ron Swanson]

Two of the fastest and most predictable fighters out there. Neither makes good adjustments. I can't imagine how Khan can avoid diving into a big shot. It's what he does. If he could stay at range he could do well, but it isn't who he is.

[beenKOed]

I thought he dropped Haymon? I wont hold my breath. Interesting fight if they can get over all the humps.
Khan looks good when hes in with southpaws but none of them fast start like this guy. Manny's wick could be getting a little short on candle so who knows. I dont see this working out to well for Khan (style wise) unless Manny has lost a couple of steps or Khan can land something heavy right off the bat.

I keep thinking about Algieri. Who knows, like you say Manny could be slipping.

[Master]

I think khan would be too difficult for PAC Man after his injury, I think Manny will try and fight someone easier.

[IamInuit]

I thought he dropped Haymon? I wont hold my breath. Interesting fight if they can get over all the humps.
Khan looks good when hes in with southpaws but none of them fast start like this guy. Manny's wick could be getting a little short on candle so who knows. I dont see this working out to well for Khan (style wise) unless Manny has lost a couple of steps or Khan can land something heavy right off the bat.

I keep thinking about Algieri. Who knows, like you say Manny could be slipping.

True enough. That needs to be taken into account but that was after a brilliant performance against Devon and the let down of not getting his number called for the lottery. I think Khan is a little fragile upstairs. He probably figured after Provo and Manny the guy would have nothing left. Chris is a tough out though even though Manny pin cushioned him. That fight almost looked a little scripted but I'll put down the tin foil hat

Khan looked good against Collazo and exceptional against Alexander who are both southpaws but Manny is no counter puncher like those 2 waiting on mistakes. Khan does not like to be rushed and I'm sure that he will be at a rate he has never seen especially if Manny does not have the same tank.
But if he can establish something right out of the gate because he's expecting it then you never know.
He cant fight off the back foot and wont be getting off the floor 3 times like Marquez before he establishes something. I hope they can get it done. Great fight especially if Khan can make it through the first few rounds.

[nuggetdotcom]

According to The Sun ex world champion Khan is helping refugees in Greece. His celebrity media person is obviously not synced up with his sports media person.

[Andre]

I thought he dropped Haymon? I wont hold my breath. Interesting fight if they can get over all the humps.
Khan looks good when hes in with southpaws but none of them fast start like this guy. Manny's wick could be getting a little short on candle so who knows. I dont see this working out to well for Khan (style wise) unless Manny has lost a couple of steps or Khan can land something heavy right off the bat.

I keep thinking about Algieri. Who knows, like you say Manny could be slipping.

True enough. That needs to be taken into account but that was after a brilliant performance against Devon and the let down of not getting his number called for the lottery. I think Khan is a little fragile upstairs. He probably figured after Provo and Manny the guy would have nothing left. Chris is a tough out though even though Manny pin cushioned him. That fight almost looked a little scripted but I'll put down the tin foil hat

Khan looked good against Collazo and exceptional against Alexander who are both southpaws but Manny is no counter puncher like those 2 waiting on mistakes. Khan does not like to be rushed and I'm sure that he will be at a rate he has never seen especially if Manny does not have the same tank.
But if he can establish something right out of the gate because he's expecting it then you never know.
He cant fight off the back foot and wont be getting off the floor 3 times like Marquez before he establishes something. I hope they can get it done. Great fight especially if Khan can make it through the first few rounds.

Now theres a fight that would of been interesting on styles Kahn / Marquez.

[walrus]

It was hard for me to take the Alexander fight seriously. Such an awful looking event but props to Khan. I'd love to see Manny and Khan get it on. Another PPV I can waste money on. Wouldn't be an easy fight for either of these guys unless Manny comes back with power.

[Slick45]

Dangerous fight for Khan

[walrus]

Dangerous fight for Khan

Lot of money for Khan. Will he have a stay busy fight in between

[Master]

Dangerous fight for Khan

Lot of money for Khan. Will he have a stay busy fight in between

The stay busy fight should be Kell Brooks.

[IamInuit]

I thought he dropped Haymon? I wont hold my breath. Interesting fight if they can get over all the humps.
Khan looks good when hes in with southpaws but none of them fast start like this guy. Manny's wick could be getting a little short on candle so who knows. I dont see this working out to well for Khan (style wise) unless Manny has lost a couple of steps or Khan can land something heavy right off the bat.

I keep thinking about Algieri. Who knows, like you say Manny could be slipping.

True enough. That needs to be taken into account but that was after a brilliant performance against Devon and the let down of not getting his number called for the lottery. I think Khan is a little fragile upstairs. He probably figured after Provo and Manny the guy would have nothing left. Chris is a tough out though even though Manny pin cushioned him. That fight almost looked a little scripted but I'll put down the tin foil hat

Khan looked good against Collazo and exceptional against Alexander who are both southpaws but Manny is no counter puncher like those 2 waiting on mistakes. Khan does not like to be rushed and I'm sure that he will be at a rate he has never seen especially if Manny does not have the same tank.
But if he can establish something right out of the gate because he's expecting it then you never know.
He cant fight off the back foot and wont be getting off the floor 3 times like Marquez before he establishes something. I hope they can get it done. Great fight especially if Khan can make it through the first few rounds.

Now theres a fight that would of been interesting on styles Kahn / Marquez.

That would be interesting even though Marquez would be stretching it a bit thin. Personally I thought he should have retired after boarding Manny.

[walrus]

Dangerous fight for Khan

Lot of money for Khan. Will he have a stay busy fight in between

The stay busy fight should be Kell Brooks.

Would be good but I can't see him taking that chance

[Master]

Dangerous fight for Khan

Lot of money for Khan. Will he have a stay busy fight in between

The stay busy fight should be Kell Brooks.

Would be good but I can't see him taking that chance

I know I was being sarcastic. Khan would beat JMM.