Khan considers moving Stateside
by Mark Doyle, 13 May 2008
Amir Khan has revealed that he is prepared to base himself in America in order to secure the services of a world-class trainer.
The Bolton native's career is progressing beautifully. His record stands at 17-0, with 13 stoppage wins, and he is currently in possession of the Commonwealth and WBO Inter-Continental lightweight titles.
However, after parting company with Oliver Harrison and reportedly only enlisting the help of Dean Powell on a temporary basis, Khan is on the look out for a new trainer.
The 21-year-old Briton has been linked with both Roger Mayweather and Buddy McGirt and, with neither man likely to be willing to move to England given their commitments in US, Khan has now decided to go on record admitting that he is willing to move to the States for the sake of his career.
"At the moment, I like to be train over here and in an ideal world I'd like an American coach to come over here," he explained.
"But if it came down to the fact that I had to go to America, I'd do that.
"I'd like to take that chance. It would be a different atmosphere over there and a different environment to learn in.
"I think it could bring something different out in me. I would look forward to the challenge."