The National's Sport cover for the Wednesday, July 29 issue, featuring Amir Khan as he sat down for an interview with Omar Al Raisi.
In the wide-ranging talk, Amir Khan reveals he's had preliminary discussions about a fight with Kell Brook at Wembley Stadium in 2016, and adds he's angling for his long-sought bout with Manny Pacquiao next year too.
“2016 will be Amir Khan’s year; you will see me in two of the biggest fights in that year,” he vows.
He adds of his expected bout with Brook:
“Do I think this is a 50-50 fight? Absolutely not, Kell is a very comfortable opponent for me. Styles make fights and his style is perfect for me. I will beat him very easily. He won’t be able to handle my speed, power and footwork.”
In related pieces, Omar writes about Khan's plans to open a boxing academy in Dubai and his broader connection to the UAE and touches on the always-unavoidable topic of Floyd Mayweather and his frustration with the undefeated American's ongoing "excuses".
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