Khan set to face Maidana

Amir Khan
12 April 2012

Amir Khan claims he has agreed terms to defend his WBA light-welterweight title against dangerous Argentinian Marcos Maidana on December 11.

The California-based Bolton fighter has not fought since beating American Paulie Malignaggi in New York in May.

Maidana, his mandatory challenger, had been among a shortlist of possible opponents and is regarded as a particularly dangerous proposition having racked up a record of 29 wins and one defeat with 27 knockouts.

Khan had claimed Maidana was pricing himself out of the fight but said on Twitter the deal had been done.

"All the legality work for the next fight has been done," he said. "The fight has been signed by both parties."

The 2004 Olympic silver medallist said no venue has been confirmed yet, but the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas seems almost certain to host the fight.

Khan had wanted to bring the fight to England but apparently made the concession to get the contest signed.

Pay-per-view giants HBO will televise in America, with the fight on Sky in Britain.

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