After news that Amir Khan could be set for a shock return to the ring against Youtuber-turned-boxer KSI, the former world champion has revealed when he expects the fight to potentially be announced.
Khan retired following his defeat to long-time bitter rival Kell Brook in February 2022, bringing to an end a career which saw him win a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics, and also become unified super-lightweight world champion.
He has flirted with the idea of a potential comeback ever since, and has been linked to exhibition bouts with the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Instead, it appears that a surprise bout against KSI on a Misfits Boxing card could be his next step, and Khan has revealed to Offshore Poker Sites the latest on the showdown, including just why he is considering it.
“If it was to be signed and done, I think we will get an announcement in the next four weeks and then we start to prepare. The UK [is my preference] because boxing fans always turn out and everyone in the UK will want me to smash his face in.
“He’s picking someone who’s very dangerous and can hurt him quite badly. Mike Tyson is long past his best and really doesn’t have it in anymore, but I’ve still got it in me. I’m still training and keeping fit. He’s messing around with someone who just recently retired.
“They want to get lawyers involved and everything, the negotiations have got that far. I’m a prizefighter and if it makes sense financially then 100 percent [it will happen].
“These YouTubers sometimes bite off more than they can chew. He’s said he wants to fight and when the contract is signed, he’s going to get hurt. He will understand then that there’s no turning back then. He might be taking the fight for a bit of hype, but I’m not taking it as a joke.”
Khan also explained why he is so desperate to fight KSI, stating that an entire community is willing him to defeat the Youtuber-turned-boxer.
“We need to show guys like KSI and Jake Paul that they can’t be messing about with real boxers or MMA fighters. We are fighters and we can really hurt you badly. If I do fight KSI, I won’t go easy on him. I’d take him out to teach him to respect fighters and to respect the sport.
“I won’t be like Mayweather, hitting and moving, you go straight in there for the knockout and you hurt them. I wouldn’t carry him. I’ve seen a few videos of KSI, being who he is, and I think a lot of people would like to see me hurt him badly.
“KSI insulted the Pakistanis on one of his videos and the whole Pakistani community is rooting for me to give him a good beating. He can’t fight, he’s making the sport look bad, so they need a real fighter to put them right – so they stay out of boxing. Stick to your YouTube and Disney Channel, these guys are making the sport a joke now.”
While it isn’t official just yet, it appears that the surprise fight between Khan and KSI could well be happening this summer.
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