Amir Khan (22-1, 16 KO's) Britain's biggest current star is set to leave his previous
promoter Frank Warren and join Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions. In his pursuit
to make a name for himself in the United States Khan Promotions has joined forces
with Golden Boy and Khan could make his debut for them on May 1st against Paulie
Malignaggi.
"I am really happy Khan Promotions is partnering with Golden Boy as 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," said Amir Khan. "I'm ready to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime and know that Golden Boy will help me accomplish these goals.."
"Working along side Khan Promotions, we are going to do everything in our power to get the biggest and best fights for Amir," said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. "Amir is already a star in the United Kingdom and now, we are going to help him shine in the United States and across the world."
"Amir Khan is one of the most talented fighters in the world at any weight," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions. "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. We are extremely excited to team with Khan Promotions and look forward to introducing Amir to fight fans in the United States and around the world."
If Khan should face Malignaggi then he would have to give up his WBA belt as he is supposed to defend it against interim-champion Marcos Maidana.
Also Lou Di Bella who promotes Paulie Malignaggi said that Khan is simply not a big enough name yet to warrant a fight with Malignaggi and warns that if he keeps treating him like just another opponent the fight will not happen. The May 1st date may also provide a problem for Golden Boy as that is the scheduled date for the return to the ring of Juan Manuel Marquez.
