Amir Khan in talks over Boxing Comeback against Manny Pacquiao

Amir Khan has revealed that he is in talks to fight Manny Pacquiao in a huge showdown that could take place in Saudi Arabia.

The former world champion last fought against Kell Brook in February 2022.

It was Khan’s first fight in almost three years. But he ultimately came up short, suffering a sixth-round TKO defeat.

In May 2022, Khan announced his retirement.

In a post on X, he wrote: “It’s time to hang up my gloves.

“I feel blessed to have had such an amazing career that has spanned over 27 years.

“I want to say a heartfelt thanks and to the incredible teams I have worked with and to my family, friends and fans for the love and support they have shown me.”

Since retiring, Khan has hinted at a return to the ring.

He has now revealed that he is in talks to face eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao.

Amir Khan said: “You’ve been hearing rumours Manny Pacquiao is in town.

“We are in talks. We’ve spoken a few times and that fight could happen. There’s a lot of interest in that fight between Manny Pacquiao and myself.

“Manny is in town so this is where me and him will have a sit down. If it happens (the fight) here or somewhere else it would be great.

“If I fight Manny Pacquiao I think it will be a brilliant fight.

“I’ve always looked up to him and we know each other quite well.”

The revelation comes as Amir Khan serves a two-year ban for failing a drugs test after his fight with Brook.

As he hasn’t fought since his fight with Brook, that ban was backdated to the date of his provisional suspension – meaning it will expire in April 2024.

Pacquiao last fought professionally against Yordenis Ugas. He suffered a loss and subsequently lost his WBA (Super) welterweight title.

If a bout were to happen, Khan believes the occasion will bring the best out of him.

He added: “Time wise it’s good for us both.

“That’s one fight that would lift me up again. I’d be like oh yeah I want to fight again. He’s a legend.

“The last fight with Brook wasn’t the same. It wasn’t big and there wasn’t enough money.

“I was just chilling. I didn’t even want to be there. That fight with Manny Pacquiao will bring me back.”