‘Magic’ Khan excited about return to the ring

Exciting lightweight prospect, Imran ‘Magic’ Khan makes his highly anticipated ring return on the ‘Hostile Territory’ card billed for February 27 at the Giftland Mall.

Khan, 22, stopped his opponent David Thomas in the second round of his debut bout at the Pattensen edifice last October and now he is ready to return and is excited about his immediate prospects.

“It’s been four months, but I am back now and looking forward to building my record while I do what I love in the ring” Khan told this publication yesterday.

Peter Abdool
Peter Abdool

Khan, who racked up 102 wins in the amateur ranks is scheduled to face another exciting prospect, Quincy Gomes.

The 2013 ALBA Games bronze medalist will be tested over four rounds against Gomes who is no slouch with the gloves.

“I’m feeling great, I’m not worried about him, I’m training hard to win easy” boasted the ‘Magic Man’.

Khan’s inauguration into the professional landscape was a breath of fresh air as the heavy handed youngster provided many highlights during his amateur career and his pro debut.

He has earned the reputation as a fan friendly fighter with his no nonsense, offensive style in the ring.

Boxing fans are looking forward to his return.

Meanwhile, the knockout night of boxing will be headlined by US based WBC FECARBOX bantamweight champion, Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry.

High profile fighters: Mandessa Moses, Dexter ‘De Kid’ Marques and Barbadian, Miguel ‘Hands of Stone’ Antoine will also be showcased on the card.

Imran Khan
Imran Khan

There will be three amateur fights before the five-fight professional segment.

Olympic hopefuls, Dennis Thomas and Desmond Amsterdam will clash in the exhibition contest, followed by Clairmonte Gibson against Dillon Charles in a bantamweight fight.

Nandkumar Singh and Jason Phillips will headline the amateur segment  in a junior welterweight bout.

“We are hoping that this will be an explosive card” said President of the GBBC, Peter Abdool yesterday.

A knockout night of boxing is indeed on the cards.

Abdool disclosed yesterday that should Dharry (19W-5L-1D) and Marques (14W-2L) defeat Hidrogo and Belano, the two prize fighters will challenge for the British Commonwealth bantamweight and flyweight titles here on May 21.

Admission for this month’s card is $5000 for ringside and $2000 for regular seating