Boxing: Khan finally strikes deal for Kindelan re-match
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The confusing career of Amir Khan will continue when he fights Mario Kindelan, of Cuba, for the third time at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, on 14 May.
The confusing career of Amir Khan will continue when he fights Mario Kindelan, of Cuba, for the third time at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, on 14 May.
Khan lost to Kindelan twice last year and so far this year has been matched against him no fewer than three times. The pair are also scheduled to meet again in Havana on 3 July, but Khan will probably have turned professional by that date.
The fight on 14 May was first scheduled for 16 April and then it was moved to 30 April, with the backing of both Frank Warren and ITV, but both dates collapsed in acrimony. Now it looks like a deal has been struck between the Amateur Boxing Association of England, the Cuban boxing authorities, Warren's promotional company and ITV for the fight to finally take place during an hour long live broadcast.
Khan's profile since losing in the Athens Olympic lightweight final to Kindelan last August has not been helped by a series of ugly fall-outs and continuous allegations of incompetence and improper behaviour. Back in February he entered the domestic championship, but after three unimpressive wins, including one where he was knocked down, he withdrew because of a rather pathetic disagreement over ticket allocation.
Khan has been a regular at amateur events and is aware that had he not withdrawn from the domestic championship he would have fought on four out of six Fridays live on the BBC. When Khan and Kindelan meet the teenager from Bolton will be aware that the fight will be seen as a huge screen test for his inevitable professional career.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments