Amir Khan: I’m still with Freddie Roach but things might change in a week’s time!

Former IBF and WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan has revealed that he has been approached by an inductee of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame trainer, Emanuel Steward, who is currently looking after the heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko.

The Bolton man, who is more commonly known as King Khan, suffered a fourth-round stoppage defeat against Danny Garcia last month on July 14 and since then he is pondering over his relationship with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, who has shaped up his career.

Along with Khan, Roach also trains the eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and this is apparently the biggest problem for Khan as he wants someone who could give him full time.

The Brit was a heavy favorite against Garcia as a result to which a lot of criticism came his way after the defeat.

The 25-year-old is now eager to revamp his fighting style as he thinks his defensive side is pretty weak.

Khan has confirmed he is with Roach at this point in time but things might change in a week’s time.

“I’ve had so many trainers approach me in the past week: Steward is the main one who’s approached me,” Khan told Sky Sports News. “Many trainers have said they can make me into a big, unbeatable fighter. It’s all about taking my time on this, it’s a big decision to make. I’m still with Freddie at the moment, but in a week’s time things might change.

“It’s all about seeing who might suit my style, who might help me on my offence, who might help me on my defence. I think I’m one of the best offensive fighters in the world, I just need to work on my defence. I really think to be one of the leading fighters, you need to have both. There are going to be a lot of things I’m going to change, but you will see a new Amir Khan.”

Well, all said and done, let’s see if Amir Khan really leaves someone like Freddie Roach, who is often credited for improving Khan significantly in recent years.

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