British Boxing: Michael Gomez Gets Call To Face Commonwealth Champion Amir Khan June 21

By Jane Warburton May 9th, 2008 All Boxing Interviews

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SaddoBoxing Exclusive Interview With Gomez Trainer Bobby Rimmer

This week it was announced that Michael Gomez will face Amir Khan on June 21 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. Gomez will be hoping for the best birthday present he could ask for - if he can successfully defeat the Bolton Boxer, as it is Gomez’s 31st birthday that same day.

Gomez was to face Peter McDonagh on May 23 at Robin Park, Wigan, but McDonagh pulled out of the contest.

Khan, who has split with trainer Oliver Harrison and is now fighting under new trainer - Dean Powell, will be looking for his 18th professional win.

SaddoBoxing spoke to Bobby Rimmer this morning to find out how the ‘camp’ is feeling about the news.

“This is sure to be a ‘beltin’ fight!,” enthused Rimmer, “Michael gets ‘written off’ by everyone but he’ll be the best opponent Amir Khan’s ever fought and it couldn’t come at a better time. More...