According to Pacman’s twitter feed, England’s Amir Khan is among the potential sparring partners for the Filipino fighter ahead of his showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in March, 2010. WBA light welterweight champion Khan – a boxer in the Freddie Roach stable – says he’ll spar with Manny Pacquiao along with other sparring partners in preparation for southpaw Pacquiao’s bid for glory against undefeated Mayweather. Adviser Michael Koncz said Pacquiao will train in Baguio City again, as he did prior to the bout against Miguel Cotto on November 14. Pacquiao will then fly to L.A. and begin final preparations at trainer Roach’s gym in the sprawling Californian metropolis.

Khan smashed undefeated Dmitriy Salita in his first title defense in December ’09 in Newcastle, England and it is believed that the choice of him as a sparring partner for Pacquiao could be a reward for that victory.

Khan said “it will be nice to share the ring with a great, great fighter. It is brilliant to know you are helping one of the world’s best fighters.”

Khan, who is a firm favorite in the UK, represented Britain when he won an Olympic Games silver medal in Athens. Khan has seen great results from signing on with Roach and his Californian Wild Card Gym. He added, “if Freddie wants me to spar with him (Pacquiao) that means he has faith in me. That can only give me confidence.”

Tags: Amir Khan, Boxing, Floyd Mayweather, Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao

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