Former boxing champion Amir Khan has opened up on a possible struggle with KSI.
A boxing match between ‘King’ and ‘The Nightmare’ has been rumored for round a 12 months now. For Amir Khan, the struggle could be his first, since a 2022 knockout loss to Kell Brook. Whereas the previous champion retired following the defeat, he’s since proven curiosity in a return for an enormous payday in opposition to both KSI or Jake Paul.
For his half, ‘The Nightmare’ hasn’t been seen within the boxing ring since a choice loss to Tommy Fury in October 2023. Just a few struggle cancelations later, KSI is now lastly set to return. Earlier this month, the YouTuber-turned-fighter signed a deal to return to the ring reverse Dillon Danis in March at Misfits 21.
Some on social media have speculated that KSI may meet Amir Khan with a win later this 12 months. Nonetheless, that may be information to ‘King’. Talking in a latest interview with Betway, the retired champion was requested a few potential return in opposition to the U.Okay. YouTuber. There, Khan revealed the 2 have by no means spoke, regardless of publically teasing the bout every so often.
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Former champion Amir Khan opens up on rumored KSI boxing match
Nonetheless, the previous champion could be prepared to struggle the YouTuber, for the appropriate value. Talking with Betway, Amir Khan acknowledged that he would wish a $10 million payday to struggle KSI. Within the interview, the British boxer revealed that he beforehand spoke with Jake Paul too, however the bout failed to come back to fruition.
“There’s nothing on the market that they’ve stated to me.” Amir Khan acknowledged to Betway. “They maintain mentioning my title and calling me out. I’ve by no means spoken to KSI or anybody from his staff. However they know the place I’m and know find out how to get in contact with me. We’ve mutual buddies, and so they have spoken to a few of my mutual buddies and requested concerning the struggle, however no one has come to me.”
He continued, “I’m my very own boss now and have been for the final 5 years. In the event that they need to negotiate with me, I’ll communicate to them and ship it to my lawyer after which negotiations begin. I handle every part and know every part within the recreation. I need £10 million for the struggle 100 per cent as a result of a struggle like that I’m not getting minimize brief with PPV numbers.”
What do you make of those feedback from the retired boxing champion? Do you need to see Amir Khan vs. KSI?
