Boxing: Warren has a Khan Theo-ry.AMIR KHAN Amir Khan may refer to:
Bolton lightweight Khan, 21, has agreed a new contract with Warren - although no details have been disclosed - ahead of his next scheduled fight at the MEN Arena on Saturday, September 6. Khan's opponent will be announced later this week, and the 2004 Olympic silver medallist will aim to extend his run to 19 straight victories since turning professional. Khan has previously declared his intention to win a world title before his 22nd birthday in December, but Warren admits that scenario is unlikely. Khan was floored in the second round of his fifthround stoppage win against Michael Gomez Michael Gomez known as "the Predator" (born Michael Armstrong, 21 June, 1977 in Longford, County Longford, Ireland) is a professional boxer who grew up in an Irish traveller family in Collyhurst, Manchester, England. last month - and Warren insists his protege pro·té·gé n. One whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person. [French, from past participle of protéger, to protect, from Old French, from Latin remains a "work in progress". Warren, an avid Arsenal fan, said: "I very much doubt Amir will be ready for a world title shot this year, but it depends on circumstances and who is around at the time. "If I was telling the truth I would think he would need two more fights before he is ready. "I liken lik·en tr.v. lik·ened, lik·en·ing, lik·ens To see, mention, or show as similar; compare. [Middle English liknen, from like, similar; see like2 Amir's situation to Theo Walcott's at Arsenal. "There were plenty of times I was sat there thinking Theo was not going to do it for the Arsenal. "He started getting stronger and Arsene Wenger brought him on at the right time and he did the business towards the end of last season. "It is the same with Amir - we will not rush him because when he contests a world title fight he needs to be ready to defend it again and again." Khan said: "Frank is a great promoter and is one of the best matchmakers Matchmakers are an elongate confectionery product made by Nestlé. Thin, twig-like and brittle, they were first launched in 1968 by Rowntree's and were just one third of the length they are now. For many years they were available in either mint, coffee or orange flavour. out there, so with him on my side my dream of becoming a world champion will come true. "If I did not think I could win against the world champions I would not be saying all this. "I know I am capable of doing it." CAPTION(S): NO RUSH: Khan |
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