Haroon Khan Makes United States Debut Saturday On Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse Undercard In Atlantic City

Haroon Khan (1-0) will be starting his American adventure sooner rather than later as he takes on Vicente Medellin (0-5) on the undercard of the Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse clash this weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The younger brother of former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan got off to a winning professional start in his debut fight against Brett Fidoe last month in Sheffield, England where he won a unanimous decision over four rounds.

The 22-year-old will now be showcasing his talents on Saturday, May 18 at Boardwalk Hall in a four round bantamweight clash against 25-year-old Medellin.

Time permitting, Khan vs. Medellin will be featured on SHOWTIME EXTREME^® in the United States.  In the United Kingdom, highlights of the bout or, time permitting, the bout in its entirety, will be shown as part of Sky Sports 1 HD's coverage of the event on Sunday May 19 from 12.30 a.m. BST.

A 2010 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist, Khan is ready for a tough encounter when he takes on the sturdy American and is looking to put on a dazzling performance in his second professional fight.

"I'm really pleased to be fighting on such a big card in the United States so early in my career," said Khan.  "Gaining this type of experience is really going to help me in my career and I'm thrilled to be given the chance to take part in this bill.  It was great to get the win under my belt in my pro-debut fight last month and I'll be looking to continue by winning in style against Vincente Medellin.  He's a tough, durable opponent, so I will need to be on my 'A-game' if I want to get the victory."

Oliver Harrison, Khan's trainer, said, "I'm pleased with how Haroon is progressing.  He's a talented fighter and has been putting in the hard work that is required of anyone who wants to make a big splash in the professional game.  Each day he's improving and getting better and this type of experience is only going to help him on as a fighter.  We're ready to go and can't wait for fight night."

Asif Vali of Khan Promotions, said, "It's fantastic that we've managed to get Haroon on this card.  We want Haroon to stay busy and to be fighting regularly on these types of shows.  Making his debut on Amir's bill in Sheffield last April and now to be fighting in the United States the month after on a world championship bill helps build a solid foundation to help him grow into the top level fighter we know he will become." 

British welterweight ace Lee Purdy will challenge Devon Alexander for Alexander's IBF Welterweight World Title on the card, with London 2012 Bronze Medalist Anthony Ogogo also featured on the card.

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ENGLAND'S LEE PURDY SET TO REPLACE INJURED KELL BROOK AND FACE DEVON ALEXANDER FOR IBF WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ON MAY 18 LIVE ON SHOWTIME® FROM BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY

England's Lee Purdy, the number four rated IBF welterweight contender, is set to face IBF Welterweight World Champion Devon Alexander in place of Kell Brook who had to withdraw from the May 18 bout against Alexander at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey after suffering a foot injury.  The bout will be telecast live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® along with Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse as the main event.

"We look forward to Devon facing a formidable opponent in the U.K.'s Lee Purdy," said Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions.  "We have a great card for fans in Atlantic City and those watching at home on SHOWTIME and it will be an exciting night for everyone on May 18^th."

St. Louis' Devon Alexander (24-1, 13 KO's) is a master boxer who has already won world titles in two divisions despite being only 25 years old.  Alexander is the former IBF and WBC world title holder at 140 pounds, with wins over Lucas Matthysse, Juan Urango and Junior Witter to his name.  In 2012, "The Great" made his move to welterweight and by the time he was finished defeating former World Champions Marcos Maidana and Randall Bailey, he was crowned the IBF Welterweight World Champion.

Fighting out of Colchester, Essex, Lee "Lights Out" Purdy (20-3-1, 13 KO's) has amazed British fans by sailing to the top of the welterweight division despite having no amateur career.  A pro since 2006, the 25-year-old brings a knockout streak into his first world title fight, having finished off four consecutive opponents, including longtime contender Cosme Rivera in March.

Peterson vs. Matthysse is presented by Golden Boy Promotions, sponsored by Caesars Atlantic City, Corona and AT&T and will air live on SHOWTIME at 9:15 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) immediately following ALL ACCESS: MAYWEATHER vs. GUERRERO Epilogue which will air at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.  In the co-main event, Devon Alexander faces off against Lee Purdy for Alexander's IBF Welterweight World Championship.  SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING^® is available in Spanish on secondary audio programming (SAP). Preliminary fights will air live on SHOWTIME EXTREME^® at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).  
 

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Dazzling Darren Barker will top the Betfair ‘London’s Finest’ bill on March 9 at the Wembley Arena heading an action packed card of top class fighters.

 

 

Barker returned to action in stunning style in December, stopping fellow former European middleweight champion Kerry Hope in four rounds of their clash at the London Olympia in Betfair’s ‘Christmas Cracker’ and the Barnet man will be looking for another devastating performance against a soon-to-be-named opponent as he hunts a second World title shot.

 

“It is an honour to be topping the bill at Wembley at a local, prestigious venue,” said Barker. “There was a bit of pressure with the Hope fight because there is a fine line between winning and losing and it can easily go wrong. I was pleased to get the win in good fashion.”

 

Lee Purdy gets his chance to move to World level in the welterweight scene as he defends his IBF International belt against Carson Jones – a mouth-watering clash that was cancelled in December after the Colchester man fell ill in the build-up. Jones boxed on after an opponent was found in Dean Byrne, and they fought out an eight-round draw – but Purdy is expecting the Oklahoma man to be firing on all cylinders on March 9.

 

“All the hard work had been done and to pull out was absolutely devastating,” said Purdy. I won’t read too much into Carson Jones’ performance and I will be expecting best Carson Jones on the night.”

 

A cracking rematch features on the bill with Danny Connor defending the Southern Area light welterweight title against Chris Evangelou. Connor claimed the title in a close fight at the Alexandra Palace in September, and true to his word he’s ready to face the popular Evangelou to set the record straight.

 

“I would literally fight in his back yard, as long as I am fighting for the belt that is all that matters,” said Connor.

 

Evangelou added: “The new year has started so well for me, I am so happy. There are going to be so many people at Wembley Arena. I have fought there twice before and just to fight there once is good enough but this is for the third time and for the title.”

 

Erick Ochieng will defend his English light middleweight title on the bill, and fellow bright young London prospects John Ryder, Martin J. Ward, Larry Ekundayo and Wadi Camacho will also be in action.

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