Chris Algieri's Promoter on Amir Khan Fight Rumors
By Steve Kim
While IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook - who demolished Jo Jo Dan in four rounds on Saturday in Sheffield - and promoter Eddie Hearn are yearning for a UK showdown with Amir Khan, there are rumblings that Khan could be facing Chris Algieri in late May.
Algieri, was last seen getting sent to the canvas six times back in November versus Manny Pacquiao in Macao.
When Algieri's promoter, Joe Deguardia, was asked about the possibility of facing Khan, he told BoxingScene.com - "It's something that we'd look at, it's a big enough fight. But there's a few fights that we're looking at, though."
So have there actually been talks between the two sides?
"I don't want to comment on it," said Deguardia. "But I will tell you Amir Khan is one of a few people on a list I'm looking at for Chris. We're looking at a couple different deals."
An issue that could complicate matters is that Khan is advised by Al Haymon but Golden Boy Promotions is still laying claim that they have promotional ties with the British star. Just who is truly representing Khan? According to Khan, he's currently a promotional free agent and has no contractual ties to any networks.