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Briton will do what it takes to secure world-class coach

Last updated: 15th May 2008

Khan: Considering trainer options

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Amir Khan has indicated he could be ready to relocate to America if it proved necessary to secure the services of a world-class trainer.

Khan is considering his options having recently parted company with former trainer Oliver Harrison.

He has employed Dean Powell to see him through his forthcoming fight against Michael Gomez next month, but that is expected to be a temporary appointment.

Big-name American trainers such as Buddy McGirt and even Roger Mayweather have been mentioned as possible contenders to link up with Khan in the longer term, but the Briton could be forced to move Stateside if he wanted to clinch such a partnership.

That, while not his preferred option, is not something that would frighten the Olympic silver medallist who feels a relocation across the Atlantic could benefit his career.

"At the moment I like to be train over here and in an ideal world I'd like an American coach to come over here," he said.

"But if it came down to the fact that I had to go to America, I'd do that.

"I'd like to take that chance. It would be a different atmosphere over there and a different environment to learn in.

"I think it could bring something different out in me. I would look forward to the challenge."