British boxer, Amir Khan, is optimistic that he is the favourite to face Manny Pacquiao in the Filipino boxing legend’s final fight.
Khan had earlier suggested the match was unlikely but now believes there is a “big chance” of taking on the seven-weight world champion.
Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, named the Pakistani–born boxer alongside Terence Crawford and Tim Bradley as possible contenders for his star’s last bout.
“I am the front-runner,” Khan said
“Manny Pacquiao makes a good story because we’ve been training partners and I’ve been with his coach, Freddie Roach.
“There’s a big chance of the fight happening, it’s all about making sure my team is on point with the deal and they need to make sure they get the fight that I want.”
Khan was hoping to be Floyd Mayweather Jr’s final opponent before the undefeated American opted to fight Andre Berto instead but Khan believes Pacquiao who is 36 year old, is looking for a higher profile end to his career.
