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Khan considering British showdown with Murray

ESPN staff
January 20, 2011
John Murray (30-0) is the European lightweight champion © Getty Images
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John Murray is being considered as an opponent for Amir Khan's next fight, according to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer.

Khan is returning to the UK after making two successful defences of his WBA light-welterweight title in America against Paulie Malignaggi and Marcos Maidana.

Lamont Peterson, who failed to wrestle the WBO title from Timothy Bradley in 2009, was initially considered to be the most likely opponent, but no deal has been reached.

Elsewhere, Paul McCloskey has ruled himself out after snubbing the money on offer, leaving Murray as a viable option. The European lightweight champion, who carries a 30-0 record, is looking to make a mark on the world scene - and Khan may grant him his wish.

Asked who Khan would face in April, Schaefer told Boxingscene: "We're still working that out. Lamont Peterson is still in the race. There are a couple of other guys, and we hope that within the next 24 to 48 hours we'll have that done. John Murray has been mentioned. We just have to work it a little bit more and see where we end up."

Meanwhile, Dereck Chisora insists he has left no stone unturned as he prepares to face Wladimir Klitschko on April 30. "I know him better than [his brother] Vitali does now and believe me, I've seen some weaknesses I'm going to exploit," he said.

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