Amir Khan. AP FILE PHOTO
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Andre Berto is set but one fighter is still throwing jabs at the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer.
Amir Khan told BBC Sport Mayweather is afraid to face him, while giving support to stablemate Berto.
“I’d fight Mayweather any time. But Mayweather is scared. One thing about Amir Khan is, he’s never afraid of anybody,” Khan told BCC Sport.
Mayweather chose to fight Berto (30-3) for his 49th, and potentially final fight, which boxing analysts said would be an easy bout for the undefeated American.
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For Khan, there is nothing left to do but to work his way up and establish himself as one of the top welterweights in the world.
“I’m going to continue working hard to establish myself at the top of the welterweight division. Floyd Mayweather has fought the biggest names throughout his career and has earned the right to face whoever he chooses,” Khan said.
“I wish my stable-mate Andre Berto and trainer Virgil Hunter the very best of luck in the fight. I have seen how hard Andre trains and works and know that he is ready to give Floyd a very tough night.” IDL