It seems like Khan v Broner may be khan's way of getting out of the Brooks fight. It is a high profile, light punching USA fighter who he believes will put him next for the winner Floyd v Manny.
Amir Khan appears poised to announce a fight against former WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner.
American Broner, 25, tweeted a video of himself speaking to Khan on the phone, followed by the hashtag #BronerVSKhan.
Bolton fighter Khan, 28, has not fought since beating Devon Alexander in December, and is expected to return to the ring in May.
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