Posts tagged Amir Khan
FINAL WEIGHTS FOR KHAN – MALIGNAGGI & CAMPBELL – ORTIZ DOUBLEHEADER – MAY 15
May 15th
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KHAN VS. MALIGNAGGI LONDON & NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Mar 17th
KHAN VS. MALIGNAGGI LONDON & NEW YORK PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
AMIR KHAN, Current WBA Super Lightweight World Champion
“Its always been my dream to fight here in the U.S. and I know there will be a lot of pressure on me not fighting in front of my U.K. fans, but I made a name over there and now I’m ready to come make a name for myself here.
“I have a test in front of me on May 15 at Madison Square Garden, the ‘Mecca of Boxing.’ On May 15, Paulie’s New York fans will become my fans when I beat him here.
“I’m very excited for my U.S. debut, at first they told me it would be against Marquez, but he pulled out and Malignaggi’s name came up and I wanted the fight. I think all things happen for a reason and I’ll be ready for him.
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ENGLAND’S SUPERSTAR AMIR KHAN MAKES HIS U.S. DEBUT
Mar 16th
ENGLAND‘S SUPERSTAR AMIR KHAN MAKES HIS UNITED STATES DEBUT ON MAY 15 IN NEW YORK CITY AGAINST
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION PAULIE MALIGNAGGI
KHAN DEFENDS WBA 140-POUND CROWN AT
THE THEATER AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
ON HBO’S BOXING AFTER DARK
Former World Champion Nate Campbell Faces Top Contender Victor Ortiz
In The Televised Co-Feature
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK/LONDON, March 16 – Their war of words has captivated the boxing world, but on Saturday, May 15, the time for talk will be over when two of the brightest stars in the super lightweight division – WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan and former world title holder Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi – finally settle their score at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. The bout, which will be televised live on HBO’s Boxing After Dark in the United States, also marks Khan’s United States debut which will be taking place in the back yard of Brooklyn’s Malignaggi.
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AMIR KHAN vs PAULIE MALIGNAGGI set for Madison Square Garden
Mar 9th
AMIR KHAN vs. PAULIE MALIGNAGGI
WBA Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan and former Super Lightweight World Champion Paulie Malignaggi are set to fight on Saturday, May 15 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York and will air live on HBO’s Boxing After Dark® in the United States at 9:45pm ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). The fight marks Khan’s United States debut which will take place in the backyard of New York’s Malignaggi. Khan vs. Malignaggi is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and DiBella Entertainment in association with Khan Promotions.
GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS ENTERS INTO ALLIANCE WITH KHAN PROMOTIONS TO PROMOTE WORLD CHAMPION AMIR KHAN
Jan 18th
THE BRITISH STAR LOOKS TO SHINE IN THE UNITED STATES
WITH GOLDEN BOY IN 2010
LOS ANGELES, January 17 – In continuing with its goal to expand boxing on a global level, Golden Boy Promotions is extremely pleased to announce that a strategic alliance with Khan Promotions has been entered into to promote one of boxing’s hottest young World Champions, British superstar Amir Khan. Khan Promotions has teamed with Golden Boy to promote Khan with the goal of expanding his presence globally, particularly in the United States, and looks to continue his reign as World Champion in the biggest and best fights.
“I am really happy Khan Promotions is partnering with Golden Boy as I know that together they will be the right team to help me continue my career as an elite fighter and to expand my fan base to the United States and around the world,” said Amir Khan. “I’m ready to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime and know that Golden Boy will help me accomplish these goals.”
“Amir Khan is one of the most talented fighters in the world at any weight,” said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. “That talent, combined with his charismatic and out-going personality, makes him a promoter’s dream and I feel will one day lead him to being the face of boxing. We are extremely excited to team with Khan Promotions and look forward to introducing Amir to fight fans in the United States and around the world.”
“Working along side Khan Promotions, we are going to do everything in our power to get the biggest and best fights for Amir,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. “Amir is already a star in the United Kingdom and now, we are going to help him shine in the United States and across the world.”
Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO’s) who hails from Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom is one of the brightest stars ever to emerge from the United Kingdom. He had an extremely accomplished amateur career highlighted by a trip to the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens (as the sole member of the British boxing team) and brought home the Silver Medal at just 17 years of age. In five short years as a professional, Khan has proven himself to be more than just a charming Brit, his smile comes backed with lightning fast speed and a devastating punch. His notable victories include a first round knockout win over Graham Earl in 2007, a unanimous decision victory against Gary St. Clair in February of 2008 and a fifth round technical knockout of Michael Gomez in June of 2008. In March of 2009, he took a huge step up in competition and scored the biggest win of his career in defeating former World Champion and future Hall of Famer Marco Antonio Barrera by technical decision in dominant fashion. His climb to the top continued on July 18, 2009 when he won his first world title by defeating Andreas Kotelnik via a lopsided unanimous decision for the WBA Super Lightweight World title. Just five months later on December 5, he made his first title defense by handing then-undefeated Dmitriy Salita, his first loss via a crushing first round knockout.
An opponent, date and location for Khan’s next fight will be announced shortly. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing.
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