Khan vs. Barrera
In early 2009, it was declared that Khan would fight past seven-time and three-weight world champion Marco Antonio Barrera on 14 March 2009 at the Manchester Evening News Arena. Frank Warren supportrf Khan's fight against the veteran Barrera, maybe Khan's highest-profile opponent to date. Barrera was ranked #1 and Khan #9 in the WBO world lightweight rankings. Previous IBF and WBO world lightweight title holder Nate Campbell was naked of the belts after moving up to the light welterweight division and Khan's promoter Frank Warren and Barrera's promoter Don King entrance hall the WBO to elevate the Khan-Barrera fight to a world lightweight title eliminator. However, the world-title status was instead given to the fight between Juan Manuel Márquez and Juan Diaz, ranked #2 and #3 in that order by the WBO.
On 14 March at the MEN Arena Manchester, England, Khan beaten Barrera after the fight was stopped towards the end of the 5th round due to Barrera pain a severe cut reopened from his previous fight. This was caused by a clash of heads late in the opening round. With Barrera deemed in no position to fight on by the ringside doctor, the fight went to the scorecards where Khan was ahead on all three (50-44, 50-45, 50-45).
Frank Warren was sufficiently impressed with Khan's performance that he vowed to land a world title fight for him before the end of the year.
"There was a lot on his shoulders, but I always felt he could rise to the big occasion. I'd like to see him get a belt round his waist by the end of this year."
Khan also commented on the fight, saying:
"I felt so totally easy, catching him with jabs. I felt like I was on a better level than him. The stabbing and patience – I felt so strong. You could see the distinction. I had to take some shots in that match. I made some mistakes in the past and I'm not going to make them again."
During the post-fight interview, Barrera talked about that he would talk with friends and family concerning his future. He also stated in a press release:
"If I'd have had both my eyes the fight wouldn't have ended this way. I couldn't see the guy from the first round, the blood was in my eye and I just couldn't see with it."
As of 26 March, supporter Don King is pushing for a a second go between Khan and Marco Antonio Barrera, claiming the fight should have been lined a no-contest. Trainer Freddie Roach has also hinted at his camp's desire to pit Khan against Ricky Hatton after the latter's tussle with Roach's other star pupil, Manny Pacquiao.
Khan vs. Kotelnik
Khan gained the chance to clash for his first world title: he will move up a weight category, to light welterweight, to face WBA champion Andreas Kotelnik. The fight was scheduled to take place 27 June, however it is postponed for three weeks following a tooth infection to Kotelnik. The fight will now take place on 18 July. The winner will face undefeated Dmitry Salita as the number one contender.
In early 2009, it was declared that Khan would fight past seven-time and three-weight world champion Marco Antonio Barrera on 14 March 2009 at the Manchester Evening News Arena. Frank Warren supportrf Khan's fight against the veteran Barrera, maybe Khan's highest-profile opponent to date. Barrera was ranked #1 and Khan #9 in the WBO world lightweight rankings. Previous IBF and WBO world lightweight title holder Nate Campbell was naked of the belts after moving up to the light welterweight division and Khan's promoter Frank Warren and Barrera's promoter Don King entrance hall the WBO to elevate the Khan-Barrera fight to a world lightweight title eliminator. However, the world-title status was instead given to the fight between Juan Manuel Márquez and Juan Diaz, ranked #2 and #3 in that order by the WBO.
On 14 March at the MEN Arena Manchester, England, Khan beaten Barrera after the fight was stopped towards the end of the 5th round due to Barrera pain a severe cut reopened from his previous fight. This was caused by a clash of heads late in the opening round. With Barrera deemed in no position to fight on by the ringside doctor, the fight went to the scorecards where Khan was ahead on all three (50-44, 50-45, 50-45).
Frank Warren was sufficiently impressed with Khan's performance that he vowed to land a world title fight for him before the end of the year.
"There was a lot on his shoulders, but I always felt he could rise to the big occasion. I'd like to see him get a belt round his waist by the end of this year."
Khan also commented on the fight, saying:
"I felt so totally easy, catching him with jabs. I felt like I was on a better level than him. The stabbing and patience – I felt so strong. You could see the distinction. I had to take some shots in that match. I made some mistakes in the past and I'm not going to make them again."
During the post-fight interview, Barrera talked about that he would talk with friends and family concerning his future. He also stated in a press release:
"If I'd have had both my eyes the fight wouldn't have ended this way. I couldn't see the guy from the first round, the blood was in my eye and I just couldn't see with it."
As of 26 March, supporter Don King is pushing for a a second go between Khan and Marco Antonio Barrera, claiming the fight should have been lined a no-contest. Trainer Freddie Roach has also hinted at his camp's desire to pit Khan against Ricky Hatton after the latter's tussle with Roach's other star pupil, Manny Pacquiao.
Khan vs. Kotelnik
Khan gained the chance to clash for his first world title: he will move up a weight category, to light welterweight, to face WBA champion Andreas Kotelnik. The fight was scheduled to take place 27 June, however it is postponed for three weeks following a tooth infection to Kotelnik. The fight will now take place on 18 July. The winner will face undefeated Dmitry Salita as the number one contender.
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