This is also evidenced by Amir Khan's US debut against American Paulie Malignaggi proving a hard sell to British TV. The New York bout takes place in the early hours of the morning here on Sunday 16 May and so far the only likely takers are ITV, who may show it live on ITV4. Khan's new backers, Golden Boy, are so keen for him to be seen by a British audience that we hear ITV have been offered the fight for nothing.

Inside Lines: TV or not TV? That is boxing's burning question - Others, More Sports - The Independent