Khan finally gets title shot

Amir Khan will step up to light-welterweight for his first world title shot on June 27th.

The 22-year-old will face WBA champ Andreas Kotelnik with the O2 Arena the expected venue.

Following his stoppage victory against Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera, this will be regarded as another big gamble for Khan and the rest of his team in what will be his first professional fight away from the lightweight division.

Ukrainian Kotelnik won the title last year after stopping Welshman Gavin Rees.

However, his credentials speak for themself, with a record of 29 – 2 – 1 and an Olympic silver medal the 31-year-old will provide a stern test for Khan.

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2 Responses to Khan finally gets title shot

  1. will5796 says:
    April 14, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    Actually kotelnik’s fought twice since his fight against gavin Rees. Once against Japans Norio Kimura (34(19KO) – 5 – 2) winning by Unanimous Decision and once against Argentinian Marcos Maidana (25(24KO) – 0 -0) winning by Split Decision. Both fights at light welter and both for Kotelnik’s WBA title.

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  2. stujones20 says:
    April 14, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    Hmmm… cheers mate, britishboxing.net didn’t have any other fights on his record, just shows how much coverage this guy gets. What do you think will happen against Khan?

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