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Amir Khan says he will add the IBF belt to his WBA title © Getty Images

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Amir Khan has begun the war of words with American Zab Judah ahead of their light-welterweight unification bout in Las Vegas next month.

Khan, the current WBA champion, believes he will have no problems in handling the experience of Judah and expects to knock out the five-time world champion on July 23.

"I have heart, speed and power," said Khan. "He can't deal with me. I'll knock him out. I love fighting. I want to win titles. This guy [Judah] has a title I can get because Tim Bradley chickened out."

The Brit had previously been linked to fights against Bradley and Erik Morales, but after Bradley opted out of a US$1.4 million deal, the way was paved for Khan to have a shot at adding the IBF strap to his collection.

"I'm excited to have the opportunity to unify the 140-pound division which always has been a dream of mine," said Khan. "Fighting Zab was the toughest option my team presented to me, but a true champion is up for any challenge. I already was in training camp because it doesn't matter who I fight, I will train hard no matter who it is because I want to be the best."

For Judah, the motivation is obvious. If the 33-year-old New Yorker can triumph over Khan at the Mandalay Bay Centre, a subsequent victory over Bradley will ensure he has unified both the welterweight and light-welterweight titles during his career.

"I got what I wanted, so I am happy. Now it's time to go work," said Judah. "I've been praying on this fight. My goal is to be undisputed champion at two weights. I did it at 147 [pounds] and I'm going to do it at 140 starting with Amir Khan. I'm going to work hard. I'm very experienced, so whichever way he brings the fight, I can deal with it and take it from him."

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