The_budweiser Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Amir Khan says he will keep British boxing buzzing by seeing off Dmitriy Salita. The WBA light-welterweight champion makes the first defence of his title in Newcastle on December 5, live on Sky Box Office. The fight comes a month to the day after David Haye put British heavyweight boxing back on the map and two weeks after stablemate Manny Pacquiao destroyed Miguel Cotto and Khan says he is in the mood to keep the feel-good factor going. "Boxing everywhere is on a high at the moment, just at the weekend Manny Pacquiao beat Miguel Cotto in an amazing fight and it just shows that not only in Britain, but all over the world boxing is massive," he told skysports.com. Khan has made it clear that his ultimate goal is to follow in Ricky Hatton's footsteps and fight in Las Vegas. But rather than turn his back on British fight fans, he says he will be flying the flag proudly, having helped re-established the sport with his success at the Olympics in 2004. "First of all I think it's everyone's dream to fight in America, so naturally I'd love to fight there - I think it would be amazing for my career and amazing for British boxing," he said. "What I've done in Britain is put boxing back on the map. "It amazes me sometimes, it had all gone quiet at one stage and then after the Olympics it was bang right up there again and I turned professional and at the age of 22, I sell out arenas." The Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle is the WBA champion's next port of call - and it will be the first time he has fought in the city, at any level. Exciting And he is determined to put on a show and hook some new fans in the traditional sporting hotbed that is the north east of England. "I've never fought there as an amateur or professional," he said. "The first time I went there was for the press conference. "Newcastle will be amazing, the fight going to be a sell-out no doubt and I think the Newcastle fans will love a big show like this. "The fans will be excited, they will be on the edge of their seats all night. It's going to be exciting from the first bell because one the thing it always is when I fight is exciting. "It's never boring, it can end in the first round or it can end in the last - you can't afford to blink! "It's going to be an exciting night for them and I am sure they will be walking around with a smile on their face." http://www.skysports.com/khan/story/0,25588,15833_5719322,00.html VIDEO COMING SOON ................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Top Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 He talks some shite that lad mlol/ I dont mind him really, but he says he sells out arenas? (MEN sold about 6000 against Kotelnik) and hes aways exciting (see Kotelnik fight). Dont know alot about Salita to be honest so I expect Khan to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapevine241 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 khan is going to outclass salita. ive never seen anything special from salita (only seen him fight a few times though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerhodes Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Only one winner another easy opponent for KHAN,yes i know salitta is unbeaten but who has he fought.i think boxrec have him 60th in the world. Khan will be too quick and powerfull for his oponent who hasnt a big punch like prescott.KHAN will KO Salitta in round 3 quite tasty odds with skybet @ 16/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Looking at Salitas record he hasn't beaten anyone on the World stage and also he has been floored a couple of times early in fights. I think Khan will make short work of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeelowHeights Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If Khan doesn't win within 6. it's a poor night's work. Salita is really just very mediocre and he's also mainly been fighting at lightweight, to boot. I wondered if Maidana was made the mandatory after he beat Ortiz, as he was number 2 in the rankings before that fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofo2 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I think Khan wins aswell lads...fingers crossed though eh mlol/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Top Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If Khan doesn't win within 6. it's a poor night's work. Salita is really just very mediocre and he's also mainly been fighting at lightweight, to boot. I wondered if Maidana was made the mandatory after he beat Ortiz, as he was number 2 in the rankings before that fight. i think maidana is the mandatory to the winner of this fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 If Khan doesn't win within 6. it's a poor night's work. Salita is really just very mediocre and he's also mainly been fighting at lightweight, to boot. I wondered if Maidana was made the mandatory after he beat Ortiz, as he was number 2 in the rankings before that fight. i think maidana is the mandatory to the winner of this fight Yeh he's the 'Interim' WBA champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosuir Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I hope Khan wins then goes on to fight Paul Mc Closkey...imo it would be a fantastic fight (and maybe a new Irish world champ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I hope khan shows class in his work and to much for salita to handle and finishs him off . hopefully salita loses his perfect record and gets koed 1st time in his pro career. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemmell100 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 khan tko round 8. too fast and too skilled for salita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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