Two men at the centre of the controversy surrounding Amir Khan’s loss to Lamont Peterson will not appear in front of tomorrow’s International Boxing Federation hearing.

Amir Khan’s trainer Freddy Roach claims he knows the ’mystery man’ seen at ringside during the Briton’s controversial defeat to Lamont Peterson last month - and does not believe he is an International Boxing Federation official.

Amir Khan’s promoters claim he has been offered a rematch with Lamont Peterson after they were told by the International Boxing Federation that the “mystery man” seen ringside at last month’s fight is one of their officials.

THE World Boxing Association vice-president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza believes there should be a direct rematch between Amir Khan and Lamont Peterson as questions grew around the presence of a mystery man at the judging table during last month’s controversial fight.

RICKY HATTON insists recognition is more important than alphabet titles after shrugging off the fact Saturday’s showdown with Paulie Malignaggi will not be for the IBF light-welterweight belt.

Frank Warren has confirmed that Alex Arthur has vacated his European super-featherweight belt to turn his attention to becoming a world champion next year.