Impressive return has Khan eyeing titles

Another world title shot is one of Amir Khan’s chief priorities following his blistering comeback performance in Liverpool when he knocked out Phil Lo Greco in just 39 seconds.

After a two-year hiatus, during which he appeared on reality television series ‘I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!’, Khan stepped back into the ring on Saturday and emerged with a swift first-round victory after sending Lo Greco to the canvas twice.

While not much could be gleaned from those 39 seconds, it was evident that Khan still possessed the hand speed and movement that once made him a world champion, and he hopes it can do so again.

An all-British showdown with Kell Brook, one that has been mooted for a long time, is an option but Khan is also desperate to claim a belt at welterweight.

“The 147lb division is amazing,” the 31-year-old said. “Making 147 is not a problem. There’s some huge names – (Keith) Thurman, (Errol) Spence – there are world titles to be won in the welterweight division. I’d like to fight (Adrien) Broner.

“Boxing’s a business and Kell’s a good fighter. He’s at 154, I’m still campaigning at 147. Maybe at catchweight then the fight’s going to happen.

“I’m not running scared, my performance proves it. I’m not a fighter that’s scared of anyone – I went up to fight the likes of Canelo and take his best shots.

“Someone like Kell Brook, it’s always good to have that rivalry. If it ever happens, it will be big, but at the moment, I want to sit with Eddie (Hearn) and see what my future’s going to be.

“I want to win a world title at 147 first before I start going up. I feel at the peak of my career.”

Carl Frampton remains on track for a world title fight at Windsor Park this summer after outpointing the dangerous Nonito Donaire at Belfast’s SSE Arena.

The Northern Irishman pushed his cause with a commanding display against former four-weight world champion Donaire.