Whether it is Kell Brook or Manny Pacquiao next, only Amir Khan’s most unreasonable detractors will begrudge him the blockbuster stadium fight his career so richly deserves. Few fighters have entertained so much and taken so many knocks while doing so. Win or lose, Khan almost always delivers.
Saturday’s victory over Samuel Vargas in Birmingham was Khan’s career in miniature. He was a whirl of dazzling combinations in round one, on the seat of his pants in round two, came close to stopping his rival in round five and was wobbled in round 10, before coming on strong and seeing it through.
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