After information that Amir Khan might be set for a shock return to the ring towards Youtuber-turned-boxer KSI, the previous world champion has revealed when he expects the combat to doubtlessly be introduced.
Khan retired following his defeat to long-time bitter rival Kell Brook in February 2022, bringing to an finish a profession which noticed him win a silver medal on the 2004 Olympics, and likewise change into unified super-lightweight world champion.
He has flirted with the concept of a possible comeback ever since, and has been linked to exhibition bouts with the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
As an alternative, it seems that a shock bout towards KSI on a Misfits Boxing card might be his subsequent step, and Khan has revealed to Offshore Poker Websites the newest on the showdown, together with simply why he’s contemplating it.
“If it was to be signed and executed, I feel we are going to get an announcement within the subsequent 4 weeks after which we begin to put together. The UK [is my preference] as a result of boxing followers all the time end up and everybody within the UK will need me to smash his face in.
“He’s choosing somebody who’s very harmful and may damage him fairly badly. Mike Tyson is long gone his finest and actually doesn’t have it in anymore, however I’ve nonetheless obtained it in me. I’m nonetheless coaching and retaining match. He’s messing round with somebody who only in the near past retired.
“They wish to get legal professionals concerned and every thing, the negotiations have gotten that far. I’m a prizefighter and if it is smart financially then 100% [it will happen].
“These YouTubers generally chew off greater than they’ll chew. He’s stated he needs to combat and when the contract is signed, he’s going to get damage. He’ll perceive then that there’s no turning again then. He is likely to be taking the combat for a little bit of hype, however I’m not taking it as a joke.”
Khan additionally defined why he’s so determined to combat KSI, stating that a complete neighborhood is prepared him to defeat the Youtuber-turned-boxer.
“We have to present guys like KSI and Jake Paul that they’ll’t be messing about with actual boxers or MMA fighters. We’re fighters and we will actually damage you badly. If I do combat KSI, I gained’t go straightforward on him. I’d take him out to show him to respect fighters and to respect the game.
“I gained’t be like Mayweather, hitting and shifting, you go straight in there for the knockout and also you damage them. I wouldn’t carry him. I’ve seen a number of movies of KSI, being who he’s, and I feel lots of people wish to see me damage him badly.
“KSI insulted the Pakistanis on certainly one of his movies and the entire Pakistani neighborhood is rooting for me to present him an excellent beating. He can’t combat, he’s making the game look unhealthy, so that they want an actual fighter to place them proper – so that they keep out of boxing. Keep on with your YouTube and Disney Channel, these guys are making the game a joke now.”
Whereas it isn’t official simply but, it seems that the shock combat between Khan and KSI might properly be taking place this summer time.
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