Amir Khan knowledgeable World Boxing Information of what Manny Pacquiao had stated to him when the pair met in London on Friday.
As WBN reported first, Pacquiao is trying to struggle within the UK this December after touchdown within the nation to look at Anthony Joshua struggle Daniel Dubois. MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons informed WBN he intends to strike up talks with Ben Shalom about that includes the Filipino boxing legend on Sky Sports activities this winter.
Khan’s title was first talked about when Gibbons spoke to World Boxing Information. The Bolton man then responded when quizzed about what occurred on the assembly.
“I noticed Manny Pacquiao final night time,” Khan solely informed World Boxing Information. “Once I met him, I obtained the sensation that he wished to struggle me. There’s been no supply on the desk, so proper now, I don’t know.”
Gibbons might intensify his efforts as Pacquiao and Khan sit ringside for Joshua vs Dubois at Wembley Stadium, the place Shalom can even attend.
Outlining his intentions to WBN on Friday, Gibbons was assured he might safe a UK struggle, whether or not with Khan or Conor Benn in Manchester or London.
“We’re right here on the town, we’re in London, and we might be attending the Joshua struggle. Manny would love to finish his profession in England. The thought was that earlier than he makes his means into the political area in 2025, he’d love to do yet one more struggle and like to complete his profession in England. What higher place than the place boxing began?
“We are going to see what we are able to provide you with whereas we’re right here, however we plan to speak to Ben [Shalom] over a struggle on Sky Sports activities, probably earlier than the Usyk vs Fury rematch in December.”
Manny Pacquiao lands in London – eyes December UK struggle
He added, “The Khan struggle has been talked about for fifteen years and has tried to be made at numerous occasions. I believe that may be a really enjoyable struggle as a consequence of the place they’re each at with their careers. We additionally talked about Conor – if he’s off his suspension, that may be super in December. So no matter it’s, Manny would like to struggle right here in England.”
Relating to what it might imply to struggle within the UK, Gibbons said, “Manny has an incredible quantity of British followers through the years. For now, there’s nothing within the US for Manny to contemplate.
“England is an incredible market, and in some methods, it’s larger for Manny Pacquiao right here since he’s by no means fought right here. Will probably be just like the followers seeing a residing legend, a Corridor of Famer, and attending to see him up shut and private.
“So staging a giant struggle right here in London or Manchester can be an ideal means for Manny to finish his profession. We hope we are able to make it occur. We are going to converse to Ben to provide all of the British followers an opportunity to see a boxing legend in motion earlier than he retires.”
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