Most fighters will think twice about fighting me: Amir Khan
New York:Brit Asian boxer Amir Khan, whose conquest of America began with a sensational 76-second knockout victory over New York-based Jewish boxer Dmitriy Salita, has said that he is now a champion boxer to reckon with. "I have sent a message out and most fighters will think twice about fighting me. But, I'm not going to jump
on the bandwagon and say I want to fight Mayweather or Manny. I am not ready for
that," The Times quoted Khan, as saying. "When I sparred first time with Manny
it was 15 months ago and I want to see how I have come on. If Freddie wants me
to spar with him that means he has faith in me. That can only give me confidence,"
he added. Khan outclassed Salita thrice to retain his WBA light-welterweight title
before referee Luis Pabon stopped the opening round slaughter. With the first
punch of the fight, the contest was as good as over when a right cross exploded
on Salita's chin that dumped him on the seat of his pants. Within seconds Salita
tasted the canvas for the second time when a relentless barrage of dynamite punches
dropped him again. Although Salita rose groggily, Pabon let him continue, but
Khan was in no mood to hang around and went for the jugular. He finished the job
with another classic left after his blinding hand speed drove Salita across the
ring and to the floor forcing Pabon to step in. Later on Salita said: "He was
so quick that for the first knockdown, I didn't even see the punches."
