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LOS ANGELES (AFP) – British superstar Amir Khan, the World Boxing Association super-lightweight champion, has signed a promotional deal with Oscar de la Hoya, hoping the "Golden Boy" can boost his US recognition.
Khan, 22-1 with 16 knockouts, joined a stable of British fighters that includes WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and Ricky Hatton who have deals with Golden Boy Promotions, which announced the contract with Khan on Sunday.
"I am really happy," Khan said. "They will be the right team to help me continue my career as an elite fighter and to expand my fan base to the United States and around the world.
"I'm ready to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime and know that Golden Boy will help me accomplish these goals."
Khan won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics at age 17. Six months ago, Khan took the WBA crown by unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik and last month he knocked out Dmitriy Salita in his first title defense.
"Amir Khan is one of the most talented fighters in the world at any weight," De la Hoya said.
"That talent, combined with his charismatic and out-going personality, makes him a promoter's dream and I feel will one day lead him to being the face of boxing."
Khan, 22-1 with 16 knockouts, joined a stable of British fighters that includes WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and Ricky Hatton who have deals with Golden Boy Promotions, which announced the contract with Khan on Sunday.
"I am really happy," Khan said. "They will be the right team to help me continue my career as an elite fighter and to expand my fan base to the United States and around the world.
"I'm ready to fight anyone, anywhere, anytime and know that Golden Boy will help me accomplish these goals."
Khan won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics at age 17. Six months ago, Khan took the WBA crown by unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik and last month he knocked out Dmitriy Salita in his first title defense.
"Amir Khan is one of the most talented fighters in the world at any weight," De la Hoya said.
"That talent, combined with his charismatic and out-going personality, makes him a promoter's dream and I feel will one day lead him to being the face of boxing."