Amir Khan (29), the British professional boxer and former world champion did not have the most remarkable year in the boxing ring in 2015, and 2016 may turn out to be an extremely crucial year for his career.
After being rejected as an opponent in the ring against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, his upcoming fight with Kell Brooks could define the future of the Bolton boxer.
Khan only fought in one match in 2015, against Chris Algieri in New York. Although Khan convincingly won the match, the victory did very little for his reputation.
However, according to the Matchroom Sport chairman, Barry Hearn, Khan is allegedly avoiding being in the ring against Kell Brooks by chasing impractical fights in the US. Matchroom are the promoters of Brooks.
Regarding the match between Khan and Pacquiao, Hearn said that the Filipino boxer’s promoter, Bob Arum said that it was never going to be materialised.
While speaking to Sky Sports, Hearn shared, “I know Pacquiao well and Bob Arum is a friend of mine. I asked Arum ‘What percentage of a chance does Khan have of fighting Pacquiao?’ Arum said, ‘Less than one per cent.’ He had no chance. I’m very disappointed because Khan has been almost impossible. He doesn’t seem to want to fight anybody. [Being in America] is an excuse.”
We will just have to wait and see whether Khan can give them and his critiques a fitting reply by turning the tables and gloriously winning the match.
