Terence Crawford's WBO welterweight title defense against Amir Khan has been confirmed, with the duo set to face off April 20 in the United States.
The date for the contest officially was announced Tuesday with the two boxers at a news conference in London.
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The fight is expected to be in New York or Las Vegas, but that detail has yet to be firmed up.
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Wherever it is, it promises to be "one hell of a fight," Khan said Tuesday.
A three-division world champion unbeaten in 34 bouts, Crawford is rated among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
Yet Khan (33-4), who recorded wins over Phil Lo Greco and Samuel Vargas in 2018 after a near two-year hiatus, insists he can spring an upset against the American.
"Crawford is beatable. I want that WBO world title. It's going to be one hell of a fight," said Khan, who went on to explain why he will not yet face fellow Briton Kell Brook — a man he has called out on numerous occasions.
"The decision as to fighting Crawford or Brook has been one of the most difficult decisions of my career to date but I could not turn down the opportunity to fight for the WBO world title. That is not to say that the Brook fight won't happen."
After knocking out Jeff Horn to claim the WBO strap last June, Crawford dominated Jose Benavidez in a successful first defense in October and will undoubtedly start as a heavy favorite against Khan.
"I'll be looking to go out there to seek and destroy," Crawford said. "I'm excited about this fight because I believe it can push my career to another level."