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Amir Khan says moving up two weight divisions will bring out the best in him
Amir Khan admitted yesterday that his step up two weight divisions to challenge World Boxing Council middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is "the greatest challenge" of his career but will require building his physical robustness to combat an opponent who will be ten pounds heavier on the night.
The fight in Las Vegas on May 7 pits Khan's speed against Canelo's power. A risk and reward fight for Khan, this, for his career and bank balance, with the Bolton fighter likely to earn around $10 million. The downside is that boxers are unable to build muscle on their chins.
Yet the British fighter insisted that he will "shock the world" on the 'Cinco de Mayo' weekend in Sin City, his motivation being to make history against the flame-haired Mexican star, who is a vicious body puncher, and aggressive exponent in the ring.
Khan believes a victory in the contest could even draw Floyd Mayweather back from retirement for a match-up.
