Brit Asian boxer Khan signs up with Golden Boy Promotions
By ANIMonday, January 18, 2010
LONDON - Brit Asian boxer Amir Khan has stunned the boxing world by signing for Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.
The shock move opens up the possibility of a British super-fight with Ricky Hatton.han, who has split with long-time promoter Frank Warren, said: “I am really happy to be partnering with Golden Boy.
“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,” The Sun quoted him as saying further.
“I’m ready to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime and know that Golden Boy will help me accomplish these goals,” he said.
Fight legend and president of Golden Boy, De La Hoya said: “Amir Khan is one of the most talented fighters in the world at any weight. 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.” (ANI)
