Khan Seeks Olympic Revenge in Final Amateur Bout
Boxing: Amir Khan wants to bludgeon his Cuban conqueror, Mario Kindelan, back into retirement before he enters the murky world of pro boxing.
Amir Khan is set to end his amateur career next month against the man who denied him Olympic gold.
Khan is hopeful of landing a rematch against Cuban Mario Kindelan in his last amateur fight, which has been confirmed for April 16 at the Reebok Stadium.
The 18-year-old will soon sign professional terms with Frank Warren - who will promote the show in conjunction with Bury Amateur Boxing Club.
Kindelan - who has reversed a decision to retire after the Athens Games - has indicated he will be part of a Cuban team to meet a Four Nations line-up in Liverpool on April 8.
And Warren hopes to persuade the Amateur Boxing Association to sanction Kindelan staying on to face Khan for a second time.
Warren said: "Amir wants to give something back to his team-mates and the aim is to raise as much money as possible for his club.
"It will be Amir's swansong as an amateur and he has specifically asked to fight Kindelan again.
"There could be no better opponent and I am working hard to lobby the ABA to help make this great match happen."
Khan is hopeful of landing a rematch against Cuban Mario Kindelan in his last amateur fight, which has been confirmed for April 16 at the Reebok Stadium.
The 18-year-old will soon sign professional terms with Frank Warren - who will promote the show in conjunction with Bury Amateur Boxing Club.
Kindelan - who has reversed a decision to retire after the Athens Games - has indicated he will be part of a Cuban team to meet a Four Nations line-up in Liverpool on April 8.
And Warren hopes to persuade the Amateur Boxing Association to sanction Kindelan staying on to face Khan for a second time.
Warren said: "Amir wants to give something back to his team-mates and the aim is to raise as much money as possible for his club.
"It will be Amir's swansong as an amateur and he has specifically asked to fight Kindelan again.
"There could be no better opponent and I am working hard to lobby the ABA to help make this great match happen."
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