Global boxing superstar Amir Khan will take on Indian pro-boxer
Neeraj Goyat
in what promises to be one of the most anticipated bouts in recent history. The blockbuster battle will be held in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 12th July, 2019 with a championship title on line. The announcement took place in presence of both the boxers at a press conference in Delhi on Friday.
Khan, a two-time World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist will take on the Indian pro at
King Abdullah Sports City
in
Jeddah
– nicknamed the “The Shining Jewel” in a fight that promises to deliver the thrill and excitement that comes with the presence of the British-Pakistani pro in the ring.
“This is an exciting challenge that I have ahead of me. It will be the first time a British Pakistani will fight an Indian boxer, which eventually will bring the two nations together. I would like to thank the Saudi government, Jeddah Seasons and General Sports Authority for giving this opportunity and I am a firm believer in sports being a great healer. I would like to thank the Saudi government and General Sports Authority for giving this opportunity. Both fighters just wanna get in there and get the fight on, for me Neeraj is a fighter.” said Khan
.“This opportunity is as big as it gets for me. Everything that I have achieved till date wouldn’t matter when I enter the ring on July 12 taking on a seasoned, established superstar in Amir Khan. I will be carrying the hopes of 1.2bn on my shoulders who will expect me to bring the title by causing an upset,” admitted Neeraj Goyat.
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