James Robson
45 articles · Manchester Evening News
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Manny Pacquiao vs Amir Khan will be THE fight of 2017
By James Robson
Amir Khan is within touching distance of the superfight he?s craved all of his career. And if his May showdown with Manny Pacquiao goes ahead, it will be the must-see clash of…
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Amir Khan confirms his next move after devastating knockout against Canelo
By James Robson
Amir Khan has confirmed he will move back down to welterweight after suffering a devastating knockout at the hands of Saul Alvarez. The 29-year-old was taken to hospital after being blown away…
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Five reasons why Khan WILL beat Canelo
By James Robson
Khan could secure the biggest win of his career against Alvarez It is billed as potentially one of the biggest upsets in boxing history if Amir Khan can overcome the odds against…
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Khan admits he can’t knock Canelo out and even his own trainer DIDN’T want the fight
By James Robson
By his own admission Amir Khan doesn?t have the power to stop Saul Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night. His own trainer Virgil Hunter readily admits he didn?t want to take the fight…
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Manny Pacquiao can inspire Amir Khan to career defining win against Canelo Alvarez – Oscar de la Hoya
By James Robson
Amir Khan has been told to use Manny Pacquiao as inspiration as he bids to become a pound-for-pound great against Saul Canelo Alvarez. Promoter Oscar de la Hoya believes Khan can follow…
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Amir Khan forced to defend decision to fight Chris Algieri instead of Kell Brook
By James Robson
Amir Khan has been forced to defend his decision to fight Chris Algieri after a wave of criticism on social media. The former double light-welterweight world champion is set to face the…
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Khan WILL fight Brook – but Mayweather and Pacquiao come first
By James Robson
Amir Khan claims he could end Kell Brook?s career when the bitter rivals finally step into the ring together. Khan has confirmed that he will fight the IBF welterweight champion in a…
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Frampton’s so determined to fight Quigg this summer that he’s willing to stage clash in Manchester
By James Robson
Carl Frampton is prepared to fight Scott Quigg in Manchester to ensure their Battle of Britain goes ahead this summer. The super bantamweight rivals have so far been unable to agree on…
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Ricky Hatton books his tickets for Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao BEFORE fight is even confirmed
By James Robson
Ricky Hatton is so convinced Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will finally step into the ring together that he's already booked his flight for the much-anticipated showdown. The Hitman, who fought both…
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Amir Khan’s already in training for Floyd Mayweather – but still open to Manny Pacquiao fight
By James Robson
Amir Khan has revealed he is already in training for a potential clash with Floyd Mayweather. But the former double light welterweight world champion is also ready to step into the ring…
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Talks begin over clash between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder
By James Robson
Talks have begun over a world title clash between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Any negotiations are still at a tentative stage ? but promoter Frank Warren has already made contact with…
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Khan can beat Mayweather, claims Haye – but it’s Pacquiao who is edging closer to super fight with Money
By James Robson
David Haye claims Amir Khan is the only man who can end Floyd Mayweather?s dominance. Former cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion Haye is convinced Khan has the speed to inflict a first…
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If Mayweather fights Pacquiao then Khan must swallow his pride and take on Brook
By James Robson
Amir Khan may not like it, but Kell Brook increasingly looks like the best option for a man who is rapidly running out of them. The progression of talks between Floyd Mayweather…
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Amir Khan: There’s nothing I can do to force Floyd Mayweather into the ring… if it doesn’t happen, I’ll fight Manny Pacquiao
By James Robson
Amir Khan admits he is powerless in his attempts to force Floyd Mayweather into the ring. But the Bolton fighter insists there is growing pressure on the pound-for-pound No1 to finally agree…
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Amir Khan approached over clash with Manny Pacquiao – but Floyd Mayweather remains Brit’s priority
By James Robson
Amir Khan has been approached over a potential super fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015. But the welterweight is determined to pursue a dream clash with Floyd Mayweather after producing one of…
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Floyd Mayweather’s mind games fall flat – Amir Khan has proved he deserves to be in the company of ‘Money’ and Manny Pacquiao
By James Robson
If it was Floyd Mayweather?s attempt at mind games, it failed spectacularly. Amir Khan produced a performance of such quality in Las Vegas? MGM Grand that it would be near-impossible to deny…
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Freddie Roach is trying to sabotage my fight with Floyd Mayweather, claims Amir Khan
By James Robson
Amir Khan claims former trainer Freddie Roach is trying to sabotage his proposed clash with Floyd Mayweather. Khan fights Devon Alexander on Saturday night, with the winner hoping to land a shot…
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Hearn: Khan earns more from Brook than Mayweather or Pacquiao, Quigg and Frampton will fight in the summer and Fury-Joshua can happen next year
By James Robson
Eddie Hearn ? the man who brought British boxing back to the masses with Carl Froch?s Wembley blockbuster against George Groves ? believes he can set up three more domestic super fights…
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Legend Hearns calls for Floyd Mayweather to fight Manny Pacquiao AND Amir Khan
By James Robson
Boxing legend Thomas Hearns has told Floyd Mayweather to fight Amir Khan AND Manny Pacquiao before he retires. Pound-for-pound No1 Mayweather has built up an incredible 47-fight unbeaten record - winning world…
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Khan on Pacquiao mega fight: It can happen
By James Robson
The former WBA and IBF light welterweight champion is desperate to land a career-defining fight and feels Manny Pacquiao could offer that. Amir Khan is ready to turn his attentions to Manny…