Khan hopes for Malignaggi fight

Amir Khan has confirmed he hopes to make his US debut against Paulie Malignaggi at New York’s Madison Square Gardens on May 15.

Rumours of Khan’s next opponent have been rife since he joined forces with American promoters Golden Boy last month, with Marcos Maidana – the mandatory challenger for his WBA light-welterweight title – and Juan Manuel Marquez mooted as potential candidates.