AMIR KHAN SAYS MAYWEATHER ?BAD FOR BOXING?
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
WBC welterweight Silver champion Amir Khan says undefeated pound for pound No. 1 Floyd Mayweather Jr is ?bad for boxing?.
Sky Sports in Britain reported that Khan made the comment after receiving an honorary doctorate from Bolton University.
Despite his critical comments Khan continues to hope he?ll get a chance to face Floyd, possibly on September 12 although the New Standard/boxingmirror.com reported last July 10 that Mayweather has chosen to fight Andre Berto.
While Sky Sports notes that the boxing world is still waiting for 'Money' (48-0, KO26) to confirm his opponent for September 12 and despite reports suggesting it will be Andre Berto, Khan is not giving up on trying to taunt Mayweather Jr into springing a surprise.
Khan told Sky Sports: "I think he is [becoming bad for boxing]. I've always asked, why finish your career on a low note? People want to see him finish his career on a high, fighting the guys people want to see him fight.?
The former Olympic silver medalist said "The fans all want to see him fight against Amir Khan. Does he really want to end his career by fighting someone he knows he's going to beat and beat convincingly??
To Khan "It's just about waiting and seeing. Knowing Floyd he might just announce me, knowing I'm in Ramadan and not in training - but luckily it was only a month ago that I last fought so I'm in good shape.
I know how Floyd works. The Pacquiao fight was only announced six weeks before it happened so I think there's a good chance the fight between me and him can happen as well. It's all about me staying in shape. I don't want Floyd to catch me off guard so I need to keep in the gym and keep busy until he announces who he's going to fight.?
Khan claimed that "Everywhere I go people are asking whether Floyd is going to man up and fight me. I'm just waiting on him. I spoke to Al Haymon the other day and he said even he doesn't know what Floyd's going to do. I think the whole world of boxing is waiting for Floyd's decision before they can make their own moves."
Mayweather was last in action in May when outpointing Pacquiao while Khan (31-3-KO19) scored a unanimous decision over Chris Algieri during the same month.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Ronnie Nathanielsz.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
NONITO DONAIRE FIGHTS SEIYA TSUTSUMI FOR THE WBA BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE
By Maloney L. Samaco, Sun, 02 Nov 2025Luka Dončić Equals Wilt Chamberlain’s Historic Scoring Feat
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Sun, 02 Nov 2025THRILLA IN MANILA II RESULTS: JERUSALEM, TAPALES, MARCIAL LEAD WINNERS
By Eric Armit, Sun, 02 Nov 2025Last Pinoy Standing: Jonas Magpantay marches into semis in Qatar World Cup 10-Ball
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 02 Nov 2025WEIGHTS FROM NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS XXXVII AT MOTORCITY CASINO HOTEL
Sat, 01 Nov 20253 Filipinos Reach Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Last 16, Biado Out
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 01 Nov 2025Joshua Buatsi vs Zack Parker Headlines Manchester Show on DAZN
By Chris Carlson, Sat, 01 Nov 2025NBA Referees will wear headsets during NBA games
By Gabriel F. Cordero, Sat, 01 Nov 2025PERO, THOMPSON READY FOR ORLANDO SHOWDOWN SATURDAY NIGHT
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 01 Nov 2025South Cotabato overall champ in Batang Pinoy boxing meet
By Lito delos Reyes, Sat, 01 Nov 2025Bernardino to play in Malaysia and France chess championship
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 01 Nov 2025Make way for the Philippines' oldest active chess player
By Marlon Bernardino, Sat, 01 Nov 2025Canada High: Mikaela Mayer Wins Unified Super Welterweight Crown
Fri, 31 Oct 2025Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The Great Virtues of Champions
By Mauricio Sulaimán, Fri, 31 Oct 2025‘HAPPY’ HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON READY FOR PERO WAR
Fri, 31 Oct 2025