Witter to fight Khan for world title

Bradford’s former world champion has been sounded out about a fight against the WBA light-welterweight title holder on April 16. Khan’s management team made an offer and Witter, who returns to the ring next month, is ready to jump at the chance.

Witter said: “My manager John Ingle spoke to me about the Khan offer and I’m up for this 100 per cent. It would be an opportunity too good to turn down fighting for a world title again. Khan, you have never boxed anyone with my experience, calibre and credentials.”

Witter has not fought since 2009, when he lost to Devon Alexander in an unsuccessful bid to regain the WBC belt. He faces Romanian-born Canadian Victor Lupo in Mississauga on February 19 – his first outing in the heavier welterweight division. He added: “Training has been perfect and sparring the likes of (British welter champion) Kell Brook has sharpened my skills.”

Bradford boxer Junior Witter.