Amir Khan will fight Paul McCloskey in April Visit Paddy Power Save For Later Posted by Dan Hunter 6 Feb 2011 Tweet Amir Khan will fight Paul McCloskey in April (credit: Wikipedia) Related Articles See all Boxing news Share it Pin It King Khan will make fourth title defence against Euro champ McCloskeyAccording to Amir Khan’s official website, amirkhanworld.com, the speculation surrounding the opponent for his April date at the M.E.N Arena is over.“Amir Khan is pleased to announce that he has reached an agreement to fight undefeated European champion, Paul McCloskey, at the Manchester Evening News Arena on Saturday April 16th.WBA world champion, Khan, said: “I am delighted that this fight has finally been put together following some tough negotiations. This is a matchup the British public want to see and will be a fantastic fight between two of the best light-welterweights in the country.”“Khan will leave for his US training camp on the 9th of February following press conferences in Manchester and Belfast. ”Prior to this announcement the names of Kell Brook, Junior Witter, Zab Judah and Timothy Bradley had all been mentioned as possible opponents for the 24 year old, with the McCloskey deal having fallen by the wayside due to financial disagreements. Now Khan's original choice of opponent is back in place, and he can begin to prepare at his trainer Freddie Roach's Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles for what will be his fourth title defence. Read our Paddy Power review Get your £250 free bet at Paddypower Like Like Post to wall 595 Reads All Boxing News Recent Boxing Articles Carl Froch v Lucian Bute preview - The Cobra admits he has lots to prove23 May 2012Carl Froch, the outsider for his IBF world super-middleweight title challenge against Lucian Bute, Amir Khan 2/5 to beat Danny Garcia for WBC light-welterweight title23 May 2012Amir Khan has confirmed he will fight WBC light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia for his title in David Haye denies he is afraid of fighting Vitali Klitschko22 May 2012David Haye has dismissed claims from Vitali Klitschko's manager that he is “afraid” of facing the U Carl Froch v Lucian Bute Tips – Bute to ruin Froch homecoming22 May 2012Carl Froch makes his homecoming at the Nottingham Arena on Saturday, but the party looks set to be Carl Froch v Lucian Bute Tips – Froch to KO champion Bute22 May 2012Carl Froch continues his run of tough opponents by challenging IBF Super Middleweight champion Luci Floyd Mayweather Jr v Anthony Mundine fight odds18 May 2012Floyd Mayweather Jr is a massive favourite to win a potential fight with challenger Anthony Mundine More Stories Recent Articles Monaco Grand Prix Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power have confirmed a money back promotion for the next round of the 2012 Formula 1 Champion Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power are running a money back offer for Saturday’s international friendly between the Republ Norway v England Money Back at Paddy Power23 May 2012Paddy Power are running a money back offer for Roy Hodgson’s first game in charge of the England na Norway v England Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Betfred have made the international friendly between Norway and England the subject of their “Doubl Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Sunday’s League Two Play-off Final between Cheltenham Town and Crewe Alexandra is the subject of a Huddersfield Town v Sheffield United Special Offer at Betfred23 May 2012Betfred are offering their “Double Delight” and “Hat-trick Heaven” special for Saturday’s League On More Stories Tags Amir Khan, Amir Khan News, Amir Khan Next Fight, Amir Khan V Paul Mccloskey
