Khan: I'll take on derby winner

AMIR Khan says he would love a British title showdown with the winner of Friday night's Manchester "derby" showdown between John Murray and Lee Meager. And he feels it would be a great contest to mark his first appearance at the Manchester Evening News Arena on September 6 when he shares top billing with WBO super-featherweight champ Alex Arthur. Murray has already thrown down the gauntlet to Khan, suggesting that the Olympic hero has yet to prove he is the best lightweight in Greater Manchester so has no right to be talking about possible world titles. But Khan hit back this week, saying that Murray was not on the "same level" as opponents he has fought in the past - but admitted the prospect of facing him on his home patch was appealing. "Tell Murray to get through against Meager, and the fight might be on," said Khan,... [read full story]