LONDON – Amir Khan’s next fight will be in Saudi Arabia against Indianboxer Neeraj Goyat, earning him a reported £7m.
Khan, 32, lost to WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford in April whenhis corner controversially pulled him out following a low blow.
The bout against WBC Asian Champion Goyat – who has been described as“India’s national boxing hero” – is slated for 12 July. “This is anexciting challenge I have ahead of me,” said Khan. The fight will takeplace at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
“It will be the first time a British Pakistani will fight an Indian boxer,which eventually will bring the two nations together,” added Khan. “I’m afirm believer in sport being a great healer. I would like to thank theSaudi government and General Sports Authority for giving me thisopportunity.”
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Former MMA fighter Goyat won both of his fights before making hisprofessional boxing debut in 2011. He has 11 wins, three defeats and twodraws on his boxing record.
