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Amir Khan opens up on life as a promoter and names the two fighters he would return to the ring to face
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Former world champion Amir Khan admits he is taking a gamble on becoming a promoter, stating that he is ‘happy to roll the dice’ as he stages another show in Africa.
Having relaunched his promotional career earlier this year with AK Promotions, Khan organised a card hosted in Ghana back in June.
Tomorrow night AK Promotions return to Africa, with an event in Lagos, Nigeria being shown live on DAZN.
American cruiserweights Brandon Glanton and Marcus Browne headline the card, which involves a mixture of talents from Africa and Britain.
Speaking to BBC Sport about the upcoming card, Khan shared: "You can imagine all the hype. Everyone will have a day off and will want to come.
"Why Africa? I think it's an untouched market."
British fighter Dan Azeez will take on Sulaimon Adeosun, marking a special occasion for the light heavyweight as he fights in his father’s homeland.
Having won silver at the 2004 Olympic Games before going on to become a unified world champion at 140lbs, Khan has experienced the highs of boxing inside the ring.
He remains involved in the sport, but admitted he is experiencing a learning curve when it comes to promotion.
"I'm still new to the game but I want to learn quick and move quick,” he continued.
"I'm not expecting to make anything in the next couple of years as a promoter. I'm happy to roll the dice because I want to learn the trade as I go.”
Khan retired shortly after losing to domestic rival Kell Brook in February 2022, ending a professional boxing career that spanned the best part of two decades.
The return of Manny Pacquiao earlier this year and Floyd Mayweather teasing his own retirement U-turn has left Khan considering stepping back into the ring himself.
Operating in the same divisions as Pacquiao and Mayweather during the peak of his powers, Khan chased a fight with the two dominant world champions.
A bout with either man never materialised, but if the opportunity came his way to arrange a fight with Mayweather or Pacquiao, Khan said he would jump at the chance.
He added: "The only fight I'd come back for is a Manny Pacquiao or a Floyd Mayweather fight.
"I think it's possible, especially Pacquiao, but it's hard to say. I know he's back in the gym and fighting again.
"If it happens, it happens. I'd love to take it."
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