Manny Pacquiao Will Face Amir Khan, Says Bob Arum
Manny Pacquiao has seemingly chosen his next opponent, with the Filipino's promoter Bob Arum suggesting Amir Khan is being lined up for a 2016 fight in the Middle East.
Pacquiao was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas earlier this month in the fight of the century, as the unbeaten pound-for-pound king produced a tactical masterclass.
Khan was disappointed at Mayweather's decision to face Andre Berto in what could be his final fight on September 12, and Arum has branded that bout "a farce".
Pacquiao has been out of the ring since losing to Mayweather in early May, after having surgery on a shoulder injury he blamed for his points defeat in Las Vegas.
Khan is fast, and would no doubt cause Pacquiao some problems, but the Briton would have to out-manoeuvre one of the most experienced fighters in the business.
There is set to be little excitement over Mayweather's clash with Berto, but perhaps boxing fans will have something else to get pumped up about if Pacquiao and Khan can work out a deal.
Source: BRC TPCU MCU SSC
Pacquiao was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas earlier this month in the fight of the century, as the unbeaten pound-for-pound king produced a tactical masterclass.
Khan was disappointed at Mayweather's decision to face Andre Berto in what could be his final fight on September 12, and Arum has branded that bout "a farce".
Pacquiao has been out of the ring since losing to Mayweather in early May, after having surgery on a shoulder injury he blamed for his points defeat in Las Vegas.
Let's be honest: It's laughable Floyd is fighting Berto instead of @AmirKingKhan or @keithfthurmanjr or @ShowtimeShawnP.— Dan Rafael (@danrafaelespn) August 5, 2015Khan is fast, and would no doubt cause Pacquiao some problems, but the Briton would have to out-manoeuvre one of the most experienced fighters in the business.
There is set to be little excitement over Mayweather's clash with Berto, but perhaps boxing fans will have something else to get pumped up about if Pacquiao and Khan can work out a deal.
Source: BRC TPCU MCU SSC
