Khan: Algieri is A-Class Opponent, I Want it at Barclays
As previously reported, former WBO junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri (20-1, 8KOs) was announced as the next opponent for British superstar Amir Khan (30-3, 19KOs). Khan personally revealed that he's fighting Algieri next.
The fight is going to take place on May 23rd or May 30th. And Khan states the fight is going to head to Algieri's backyard of New York City. Khan has not fought in New York since making his American debut with a TKO win over Brooklyn fighter Paulie Malignaggi in 2010. That fight was held in Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. Khan wants the Algieri fight at the Barclays Center located in Brooklyn.
"The next opponent will be Chris Algieri. We'll be taking that fight at 147 pounds. He's from New York. He's had 21 fights. Only lost one fight. He's the same height as me. He's 5'10". Ranked number 8 in the world. You know his last fight, which he lost, which is the only fight he lost was against Manny Pacquiao - which was in Macau. That fight led Pacquiao to go on and fight Floyd Mayweather," Khan said.
"He's a former WBO world champion and he beat Ruslan Provodnikov, who is an amazing fighter as well. He's beaten the likes of Emmanuel Taylor, another good fighter. You can class him as an A-class opponent. He just fell short against Manny Pacquiao."
"So yeah, we're looking at fighting in, I like New York. I think New York is a great venue for me. Having that fight in New York will be good for me because of the UK fans, because it will give them a chance to travel and it wont be as far as Vegas. I haven't fought there since Paulie Malignaggi, which was a great performance. That was in Madison Square Garden. But this time I'd like to fight in the Barclays Center. I haven't had a chance to fight over there. I'm looking forward to getting this fight announced officially by my manager Al Haymon. I think its the right fight for me."
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