Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao agree to 'super fight' showdown

The bout is set to take place on April 23, though no venue has been announced

Sunday 26 February 2017 10:04 GMT
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Khan prior to his middleweight title fight against Canelo Alvarez
Khan prior to his middleweight title fight against Canelo Alvarez (Getty)

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Amir Khan will fight Manny Pacquiao on April 23 in a "super fight" both men have announced on Twitter.

After the pair revealed earlier this week that negotiations were ongoing over a potential bout, a date has now been agreed, though no venue has been announced.

Pacquiao, 38, tweeted: "Negotiations between team Pacquiao and team Khan have come to terms for the April 23 bout as this is what the fans wanted."

Manny Pacquiao in the ring against Jessie Vargas
Manny Pacquiao in the ring against Jessie Vargas (Getty)

And Khan posted: "My team an I have agreed terms with Manny Pacquiao and his team for a super fight £pacquiaokhan £April23rd."

There were reports earlier this week that a verbal agreement was in place for Pacquiao-Khan to take place in either Bolton or Manchester. The United Arab Emirates has been suggested as the likeliest location, but there has been no confirmation.

Pacquiao continues to be trained by Freddie Roach but Khan left the American in September 2012 and is now under the tutelage of Virgil Hunter.

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