Everything you need to know ahead of Amir Khan's big fight with Samuel Vargas in Birmingham on Saturday, including odds, news, betting previews and where to watch.
Amir Khan continues his comeback when he takes on Colombian Samuel Vargas in Birmingham on Saturday night.
The Bolton-born boxer made a successful return to the ring when registering a first-round knockout of Phil Lo Greco back in April and Khan will be expected to take this test in his stride before setting his sights on bigger targets.
Our guide contains all the latest news and quotes, start times, TV channel information as well as betting tips from our boxing expert Chris Oliver.
Amir Khan v Samuel Vargas: Fight details
- Dates: Saturday September 8
- Start time: 2200 BST
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm
- Venue: Arena Birmingham
- Sky Bet odds: Khan 1/25, Draw 25/1, Vargas 10/1
Fight Night running order
From 4pm (non televised)
- STEVEN DONNELLY v MIGUEL AGUILAR
4 x 3 mins Super-Welterweight - SHAKAN PITTERS v IMANTAS DAVIDAITIS
4 x 3 mins Cruiserweight - OSMAN ASLAM v JACK SUMMERS
6 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight - QAIS ASHFAQ v GARY AUSTIN
6 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight - GAMAL YAFAI v BRAYAN MAIRENA
8 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight
LIVE ON FACEBOOK FROM 6PM - RYAN KELLY v KELCIE BALL
10 x 3 mins Midlands Area Super-Welterweight Championship
LIVE ON SKYSPORTS FROM 7PM - SCOTT FITZGERALD v CRAIG MORRIS
10 x 3 mins Super-Welterweight - LEWIS RITSON v OSCAR AMADOR
8 x 3 mins Lightweight - JASON WELBORN v TOMMY LANGFORD
12 x 3 mins British Middleweight Championship - SAM EGGINGTON v HASSAN MWAKINYO
10 x 3 mins Super-Welterweight - AMIR KHAN v SAMUEL VARGAS
12 x 3 mins Welterweight contest
FLOATS - KIERON CONWAY v GINO KANTERS
6 x 3 mins Middleweight - SEAN McCOMB v LESTER CANTILLANO
4 x 3 mins Lightweight
Latest News:
Quotes:
Amir Khan: "I hope he does come looking for the knockout as it'll make for an exciting fight. Whatever he brings to the table we will have answers for.
"I'm glad they are talking and confident as they are making the fight more interesting.
"I've been in with fighters who are better than my opponent, no disrespect.
"I've never gone into a fight looking to knock out an opponent or throw big bombs but if an opening comes I will take it."
Samuel Vargas: "There's no doubt in my mind I will be victorious on Saturday night, whether it's by knockout, going the distance or I break his ribs - I don't care.
"I think he's an old man and has been damaged a lot. If I touch him he's going to get hurt."
Khan v Vargas: Betting tips
Chris Oliver has previewed the big fight here.
Khan v Vargas: Tale of the Tape
Amir Khan
- Age: 31
- Height: 5′ 8″
- Fights: 36
- Rounds: 210
- Wins: 32
- By KOs: 20
- Draws: 0
- Defeats: 4
Samuel Vargas
- Age: 29
- Height: 5′ 9″
- Fights: 34
- Rounds: 215
- Wins: 29
- By KOs: 14
- Draws: 2
- Defeats: 3
Posted at 1300 BST on 07/09/18
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