\u201cYou never know what will happen in the future \u2013 I\u2019d never say no to getting into MMA.<\/p>\n\u201cMy speed would be perfect, it\u2019s hit and move. And I can kick hard.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve already done MMA training. It\u2019s good for preparing to fight a guy like Canelo who likes to put the pressure on.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Khan, who was formerly the 147 pound boxing champion, would likely compete in the featherweight division in MMA, which is ruled by Conor McGregor in the UFC.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut if I was to fight the champion around 147lbs I would fancy my chances. McGregor or whoever.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nWhen boxer James Toney made the jump to MMA, things didn’t go so well. How do you think Khan would do upon making the jump to MMA?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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