WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao received tremendous backlash from fans when it was announced recently that he would likely face little known Australian boxer Jeff Horn. In response to the criticism, Pacquiao asked fans to vote on social media as to whom should be his next opponent. The choices were …
Read More »Khan Responds To Pacquiao, Saying It Would Be An ‘Honour’
Amir Khan says it would be an ‘honour’ to fight Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino superstar said he would be open to the matchup. Eight-weight champion Pacquiao was speaking ahead of his eagerly anticipated world title clash with Jessie Vargas this Saturday night, exclusively live on BoxNation.
Read More »Amir Khan Throws The Dice Tonight In Massive Canelo Gamble
British welterweight Amir Khan steps up tonight in a big way as the challenges WBC middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at the brand new T-Mobile Arena in America’s boxing capital of Las Vegas. The occasion marks the first defense of the belt by Alvarez, 46-1-1 (32) since unseating Miguel Cotto …
Read More »Khan Gets Guest Analyst Spot On BoxNation For Mayweather vs. Berto
Boxing star Amir Khan will be BoxNation’s special guest analyst for Floyd Mayweather’s final fight against Andre Berto and has backed his stablemate to cause a ‘big surprise’. ‘The Channel of Champions’ will be showing the legendary Mayweather’s last outing exclusively live in the UK, with Khan making up a …
Read More »Amir Khan Foundation Joins Penny Appeal To Aid Refugees
Two-time world champion boxer Amir Khan is leading a joint Penny Appeal and Amir Khan Foundation convoy to distribute vital aid to refugees stranded on the island of Lesbos in Greece. A UK-wide donation scheme has been set up by Penny Appeal and Amir Khan Foundation, allowing people to donate …
Read More »Amri Khan Statement On Mayweather vs. Berto Announcement
Following the official announcement of Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Andre Berto and to address a number of requests for comment, Amir Khan has released the following statement: “I’m disappointed not to have got the fight [with Mayweather] for what is the third time, after having been one of the front …
Read More »Britih Superstar Amir Khan Lands On BoxNation Against Chris Algieri
British superstar Amir Khan’s crunch clash with the slick Chris Algieri will be televised live and exclusive on BoxNation on Friday May 29. The former unified light-welterweight world champion takes on New Yorker Algieri in his backyard as they clash in a 12-round welterweight contest at the Barclays Center in …
Read More »Khan vs. Algieri Clash May 29 At Barclays Center In Brooklyn
Boxing superstar Amir Khan (30-3, 19 KOs) returns to the ring to take on former world champion Chris Algieri (20-1, 8 KOs) on Friday, May 29, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York as the Main Event in an exciting Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) card on Spike TV. The televised …
Read More »Khan, Lara, Lee, Benavidez Big Winners This Weekend
We start on Friday night at Illusions Theater in San Antonio, America where Erislandy Lara, 20-2-2 (12), outpointed Ishe Smith, 26-7 (12), for the WBA light middle title. Southpaw Lara simply was too quick and elusive for Smith, who briefly held the IBF crown in 2013, as the judges awarded …
Read More »World Weekend Boxing Preview: Khan, Alexander, Bradley, Chaves
This evening features the unusual occurrence of two good fight cards taking place on the same night in the Boxing capital of America, Las Vegas. MGM Grand plays host to a highly anticipated clash at welter between former WBA/IBF light welter titlist Amir Khan, 29-3 (19), and ex-WBC/IBF light welter …
Read More »Khan, Hunter Discuss Alexander Showdown, Mayweather Potential
During a media conference call on Thursday Amir Khan spoke of his preparations for tonight’s fight against Devon Alexander in Las Vegas. Amir Khan: Today I’m feeling really good. I’m feeling in great shape, not far off the weight. The weight’s been good, as well. I’m really focused on this …
Read More »Khan, Alexander Make Weight For Tonight’s Las Vegas Clash
Amir Khan and Devon Alexander made the weight limit for tonight’s welter clash at MGM Grand in Las Vegas WBC Silver Welterweight Championship, 12 rounds Amir Khan: 147 lb Devon Alexander: 147 lb WBA Interim Welterweight Championship, 12 Rounds Keith Thurman: 146 lb Leonard Bundu: 146.5 lb IBF Light Middle …
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