Thursday, August 21, 2008

Rubio keeps tight reign on Khan

Amir Khan's new trainer Jorge Rubio has urged caution ahead of his clash withpower-puncher Breidis Prescott on September 6 live and exclusive on Sky BoxOffice.Rubio, who will be in Khan's corner for the first time at the M.E.N Arena,insists that his charge is good enough to be a world champion.But he says the WBO number two and WBC number five does not need to be rushed.Khan, 21, will be taking part in just his 19th professional fight when he facesbig punching Prescott."Amir will be ready for a world title in three or fights," saidcautious Rubio."At that point he will beat one of the world champions, but I stillwouldn't put him in with the likes of Manny Pacquiao."But in a year to 18 month's time he will be ready for anybody. He has asmuch natural talent as anyone I have worked with, he has all the tools to makeit to the top. He is a very exciting fighter."The night of boxing will be available to Sky digital subscribers for £14.95 onSky Box Office channel 743 and in high definition on channel 753. It can be ordered by pressing the red button on the Sky remote handset - there is a £1booking fee for any orders made by phone. For further information and to orderthe event, viewers can call: 08442 410 888Tickets for 2 Hot 2 Handle, priced at £30, £40, £50, £100, £150 and £200, areavailable from www.frankwarren.tv and the following outlets:M.E.N Ticketmaster0870 190 8000www.men-arena.comBWFC0871 871 2932khantickets@bwfc.co.ukKhan Boxing01204 535 332www.amirkhan-boxing.comSee Tickets0871 220 0260www.seetickets.comTicket Factory0871 945 6000www.ticketfactory.co.uk

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