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Amir Khan announces comeback fight with Phil Lo Greco

David Cooper

16:13 29/01/2018

Amir Khan‘s ring comeback will see him face Phil Lo Greco in Liverpool on April 21.

Khan recently signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn after a spell out of the sport, and the 31-year-old is now in training for his return.

“I can’t wait to get back into the ring on April 21 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool,” said Khan.

“Phil Lo Greco will be coming with everything to win this fight and I’m not going to give him an inch. He’s an aggressive fighter who is always looking to press the fight and come forward. That makes for a very exciting and action-packed fight for the fans.

“That makes for a very exciting and action-packed fight for the fans.

“I respect him as a fighter and know he will be coming with big ambitions, but I’m going to put on a great performance and prove to the boxing world that the ‘King’ is well and truly back.”

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