Amir Khan: Still Desperately Seeking Floyd

By Olly Campbell - 07/15/2015 - Comments

There is still hope for Amir Khan landing the fight he’s been chasing for the better part of 2 1/2 years against Floyd Mayweather – at least in his own mind.

In the wake of the news that Florida’s Andre Berto looks to be the man gloving up to face Mayweather in September, Khan has spoken out yet again to insist it’s not over until the fat lady sings, and until Berto is “officially” announced as Floyd’s opponent, he refuses to give up hope of getting that career-high payday.

Once again insisting the boxing world wants him to face Floyd, Khan said to Sky Sports in his classic, self indulgent, 3rd person style;

“The fans all want to see him fight against Amir Khan. Does he really want to end his career by fighting someone he knows he’s going to beat and beat convincingly?”

One could say the same if he selected Khan as his opponent, yet asked if a Berto fight makes Floyd bad for boxing, Khan was in steadfast agreement;

“I think he is (becoming bad for boxing). I’ve always asked, why finish your career on a low note? People want to see him finish his career on a high, fighting the guys people want to see him fight.”

“It’s just about waiting and seeing. Knowing Floyd he might just announce me, knowing I’m in Ramadan and not in training – but luckily it was only a month ago that I last fought so I’m in good shape.”

“I know how Floyd works. The Pacquiao fight was only announced six weeks before it happened so I think there’s a good chance the fight between me and him can happen as well. It’s all about me staying in shape.”

“I don’t want Floyd to catch me off guard so I need to keep in the gym and keep busy until he announces who he’s going to fight.”

“Everywhere I go people are asking if Floyd is going to man up and fight me. I’m just waiting on him. I spoke to Al Haymon the other day and he said even he doesn’t know what Floyd’s going to do.”

“I think the whole world of boxing is waiting for Floyd’s decision before they can make their own moves.”

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