Amir Khan is on the verge of the super-fight he has always craved.
The 30-year-old is set to take on WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacqiauo in May.
The pair once trained together while both under the tutelage of Freddie Roach in Los Angeles. But Khan has long stated his desire to take on either the Filipino superstar or Floyd Mayweather.
But Khan, who works with trainer Virgil Hunter out of California – has taken a break from his preparations for a fight with Pacquiao to visit the Big Apple.
Khan has not fought since his knockout defeat to Canelo Alvarez last May in Las Vegas.
He and long-term domestic rival Kell Brook were in discussions over a potential welterweight clash in the UK this spring.
But talks broke down over disputes over purse-splits and Khan’s reported desire for a warm-up fight. Brook is not set for a tough defence of his IBF welterweight belt against the dangerous Errol Spence Jr.
Khan, meanwhile, is looking to become a three-time world champion when he takes on Pacquiao. Though many details of the bout have yet to be confirmed, the UAE is the most likely venue.
Pacquiao captured the WBO belt when he won a unanimous decision victory over Jessie Vargas last November.
