Boxing: Maidana's goads are lost on Khan

Tuesday 16 August 2011 00:00 BST
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Amir Khan has ruled out the possibility of a rematch with Marcos Maidana
Amir Khan has ruled out the possibility of a rematch with Marcos Maidana (GETTY)

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Amir Khan has ruled out the possibility of a rematch with Marcos Maidana, instead favouring Erik Morales as his final opponent at light-welterweight. Maidana, who lost on points in December despite giving Khan a ferocious battering in the 10th round, has attempted to goad Khan into accepting a repeat of their thriller by claiming the 24-year-old "begged the WBA in writing" to avoid him. "I've got bigger fish to fry," said Khan. "I really want to fight the winner of Morales and [Lucas] Matthysse."

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