Amir Khan's US boxing debut against Paulie Malignaggi set for ITV

[AndyShitHot]

Taken from today's Daily Mirror:



ITV look set to screen Amir Khan's US debut against Paulie Malignaggi at New York's Madison Square Garden on May 15.

They are favourites to agree a deal with Khan for his WBA light-welterweight title defence after talks with Sky broke down.

Itv feel the fight could be a ratings hit, even though it may not start until 1am UK time.

[AndyShitHot]

Good news if it happen's. It means we can watch Mitchell vs Katsidas on Sky Sports in the evening then the Khan-Malignaggi card on ITV in the early hours. All for free.

Is pretty good considering I thought all fights were going to be put together for a Sky Box Office event.

[Chrismart]

Great news if its true

[Savino]

If ITV pull this off it will be a wonderful bit of buisness for them. They would get alot of people tuning in after been out on the piss.

[D-MiZe]

I hope this goes ahead!

[Targaryen]

I'm not sure Warren will put Mitchell v Katsidis on Sky Sports. I reckon he might get it on ITV too, to give Kevin maximum exposure.

[fight_professor]

Hope so. Nice to see good boxing on terresterial TV.

[The_Demon]

brilliant news.just dont tell froch

[Portman]

Can't wait to see this fight.

[AndyShitHot]

I'm not sure Warren will put Mitchell v Katsidis on Sky Sports. I reckon he might get it on ITV too, to give Kevin maximum exposure.

Yeah but I can't see it happening, I mean would ITV be willing to dedicate a whole night to boxing after pulling out of it at the end of 2009. Fingers crossed this will lead to ITV getting into boxing again, I miss the saturday night ITV 4 cards.