Khan made to wait over Pacquaio bout, rumours swirl of Mayweather rematch
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Published 10/11/2015 at 22:02 GMT
Amir Khan is still in the dark over whether he'll get his fight with Manny Pacquiao, as rumours of a rematch between the Pacman and Floyd Mayweather rumble on.
Amir Khan shows off his belts
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Khan sent his written acceptance of Pacquiao's terms to promoter Bob Arum on October 31 and has been expecting a contract in return.
But Pacquiao continues to stall as he seeks a rematch with Mayweather, and the Filipino fighter has promised a decision on his next opponent 'by late December'.
"I would love a re-match if he wants it," Pacquiao told CNN. "Of course we hear from him very often that he has retired but that's not new from him."
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. exchange punches with Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight unification championship bout, May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather defeated Pacquiao by unanimous decision. AFP PHOTO / JOHN GURZINKSI
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It is thought Mayweather, who is seeking a 50th consecutive win to surpass Rocky Marciano, is open to a re-match in May 2016 to coincide with the opening of the new MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, already a Filipino congressman, is standing for election to his country's senate in May and would like his 'retirement fight' no later than April 9.
For Khan, however, there is little for him to do other than wait for Pacquiao to make a decision on his next opponent.
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