LONDON: British boxer Amir Khan will go toe-to-toe with 11 time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in April according to the twitter accounts of both boxing superstars.
The Filipino boxer announce the match-up to the world through his twitter saying “this is what the fans wanted.”
Negotiations between team Pacquiao and team Khan have come to terms for the April 23 bout as this is what the fans wanted. #PacquiaoKhan
— Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) February 26, 2017
The Briton, who has recently been in the news for his torrid personal life rather than his fighting, confirmed the match in another tweet.
My team an I have agreed terms with Manny Pacquiao and his team for a super fight #pacquiaokhan #April23rd
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) February 26, 2017
The fight is estimated to be a $100 million affair and will be held either in the UK, USA, or UAE. However news of the fight kills the chances of Pacquiao facing off against Australian Jeff Horn in Brisbane. The Khan-Pacquiao will still be an encounter to watch out for as both the competitors are in the top 3 of the welterweight division.