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Khan to fight Diaz: Former light-welterweight world champion Amir Khan of Britain will fight in his homeland for the first time in two years when he faces Mexico’s Julio Diaz in April, promoters said Thursday.
“Return of the King” will be staged April 27 in Sheffield between the Bolton fighter and former world champion Diaz on a card that also features the professional debut of London Olympic bronze medalist Anthony Ogogo of Britain.
Khan, 27-3 with 19 knockouts, and Diaz, 40-7 with one draw and 29 knockouts, will meet at a catchweight of 143 pounds in a homecoming bout that Khan hopes will boost his chances of reclaiming his world title.
“It has been two years since I last fought in the United Kingdom and I can’t wait to get in the ring in front of my fans,” Khan said.
“I know he will be coming with guns blazing and I’m ready for whatever he has to throw at me. He may have other ideas but I’m adamant that my return to the British shores is going to be a very successful one.”
Khan lost a controversial decision to Lamont Peterson in December of 2011, but reclaimed the World Boxing Association crown when the American tested positive for a banned substance ahead of a planned rematch last May. (AFP) Senderos signs extension: Swiss international defender Philippe Senderos has signed a one-year contract extension with Fulham keeping him at the club until 2014, the Premier League side said on Friday.
The 28-year-old centre back joined from Arsenal in 2010.
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at Fulham so far and I love playing for this club,” Senderos said on the club website (www.fulhamfc.com)
“I’m relishing playing first-team football and I’m confident that we can continue our recent good form and end the season strongly.” (RTRS) Rising star given court date: Liverpool’s rising star Raheem Sterling will stand trial in May over the alleged assault of a woman in the city, a court was told on Friday.
Winger Sterling, 18, who made his senior England debut in November, has been charged with common assault after a 27-year-old woman, known to the player, suffered “slight” facial injuries, according to police.
Sterling did not attend Friday’s hearing at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court but entered a formal not guilty plea through his lawyer, Mick Hogan. (AFP)