Mitchell snaps at Khan

Boxing predator Kevin Mitchell wants to buy a six-foot shark - once he's got his teeth into Amir Khan The Dagenham Destroyer, who holds the Commonwealth super-featherweight title, is desperate for a match up against his big rival. Mitchell will feature on the same card as Khan on Saturday 6th October at the Nottingham Arena, where both stars will be defending their belts. But the run up to the show hasn't been smooth for Mitchell - his much-loved pet Piranha sadly passed away last week And the distraught puncher has vowed to replace the man-eater with an even bigger specimen once he beats Khan. "I love nature documentaries, especially ones about sharks," said Mitchell. "I think we've got a lot in common because once we scent blood we go in for the kill. "There's been talk of a Great White being spotted off the coast of Cornwall, but if people really want to see a top predator in action, then they should check out my next fight. "And I also plan on making fish food of Khan when I get my hands on him. Amir's a good fighter, but he's in for a fright when he faces a puncher like me."Khan's love of sharks stems from watching the late Steve Irwin programmes on the Discovery channel, and he says he is keen to buy one himself. "I love sharks so much that my plan is to eventually buy a black-tipped reef shark, which can grow up to six foot," he explained. "A friend of mine who is in the trade suggested building an aquarium as a wall between the living room and dining room of my house. "I wouldn't do anything without expert advice because sharks are such beautiful creatures and stress can easily kill them. "The aquariums cost about £20,000 to build, so I'll need win some big fights before I can afford it - starting with one against Khan."