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Throb · Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:26 pm CAMPBELL THROWS DOWN GAUNLET TO KHAN

FROM SKY SPORTS

New world lightweight champion Nate Campbell has labelled Amir Khan as a "big fraud" and insists he would relish the opportunity to fight the young British hopeful as soon as possible.

Cambell was in the crowd in Tampa Bay to watch the weekend's light-heavyweight double-header, and the 36-year-old revealed he is less than impressed with Khan's credentials after he recently became Britain's youngest world champion (think sky got this bit wrong !)

However, the Khan camp will be delighted after Campbell - who ousted the WBA, WBO and IBF titles from Juan Diaz in a stunning upset last month - expressed an interest in facing the Bolton-born 21-year-old.

Campbell, said: "Amir can come and get it any time. I'd make that fight tonight. I've got no problems coming to England but it's worth a lot of money. If they make us happy we're on the first plane.

"Amir has plenty of talent but he's not ready for me. But the only way he can show the world he is not a big fraud is by taking me on. I hope Khan is stupid enough not to be afraid."

Nate Campbell

Peter Parka · Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:33 am

Personally I think Khan would take him to the cleaners. Forget the hype, Khan really is that awesome!