"He’s just putting all these obstacles in front of me, because he knows that obviously I’m a big threat to him," said Khan. PHOTO: AFP
The two-time world champion has been seeking a fight against Mayweather for some time, however, he was denied the chance once again when Mayweather selected Andre Berto for his 49th bout in Las Vegas on September 12 instead.
This new demand by boxing star was shrugged off by Khan as he feels that Mayweather is only damaging his standing by evading him.
"He’s just putting all these obstacles in front of me, because he knows that obviously I’m a big threat to him," Khan told Sky Sports.
"Work it out. Look at my last few opponents and he’s fighting Berto, no disrespect to Berto, who is a friend of mine, but obviously there are levels in boxing. I think he’s just being a little childish and he knows that Amir Khan will give him a tough fight and he’s kind of avoiding it," he said further.
The determined Khan also said "If he’s not going to man up and fight me, then I’ll have to fight Manny Pacquiao or someone like that. Someone who would fight me."
"I think even though Mayweather is a great champion, I don’t think he will be remembered as a great fighter because if he’s not fighting the top guys then he’s waiting until they get old when he knows the guys in front of him would give him problems. He’s cherry picking his fights."
"All the very best to Floyd Mayweather, if the fight happens between me and Mayweather it happens," Khan concluded.
The English professional boxer has several other exciting opportunities lined up with WBA welterweight champion, Keith Thurman, wanting a match as well as a possible clash with former gym-mate, Manny Pacquiao.
Commenting on these opportunities, Khan said, "I really believe that fight can be made quite easily."
"I think Manny is a man and he would definitely take the fight."
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