pronk
03-02-2016, 11:27
Amir Khan will step up in weight to fight Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for the WBC middleweight title in Las Vegas on May 7.
The announcement on Tuesday came as a major surprise and the fight now shapes up as one of the most eagerly-awaited of the boxing year.
Khan, 29, who has not fought since a points victory over Chris Algieri last May, said earlier this year he had a "few options" for his next fight, but no pundits foresaw a catchweight contest at 155lbs with Alvarez.
The announcement on Tuesday came as a major surprise and the fight now shapes up as one of the most eagerly-awaited of the boxing year.
Khan, 29, who has not fought since a points victory over Chris Algieri last May, said earlier this year he had a "few options" for his next fight, but no pundits foresaw a catchweight contest at 155lbs with Alvarez.