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Khan Warns Benn Over Vargas Threat
Amir Khan has warned Conor Benn about the "dangerous" power
of Samuel Vargas "which can cause any fighter problems" and
says the 24-year-old is taking a "massive step-up" when he
risks his unbeaten record and WBA Continental Title against
the Canadian-Colombian warrior this Saturday, live on Sky
Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200
countries and territories.
Khan knows all about the threat posed by Vargas, having been
floored when they shared the ring on a Matchroom bill in
Birmingham back in September 2018. The Bolton fighter sent
Vargas to the canvas in the second round, only to be dropped
himself, and had to respond with another knockdown during a
hard-fought points victory.
Vargas is no stranger to elite level competition after
sharing the ring with numerous quality operators such as
Errol Spence and Danny Garcia, and former World Champion
Khan says 'The Destroyer' will have to be at his very best
this weekend if he is to maintain his unblemished record.
"He can get in there and have a little tear up,” said Khan
when speaking to Sky Sports. "He can throw a good shot as
well. He's got decent power. I think it's a massive step-up
for Conor Benn. I think Conor will have his hands full in
that fight.
"Since obviously after he fought me, he has been in one or
two difficult fights, Samuel Vargas, and he's been beat
after I beat him. But I still think he's a dangerous
operator.
"You have to stay focused throughout the whole fight,
because this is boxing, one punch can change a fight. Samuel
has that power, has decent skills, which can cause any
fighter problems."
Benn has spoken of his desire for a huge domestic clash
should he get past Vargas on Saturday, and the son of
British fight legend Nigel has picked out Khan and Kell
Brook as potential opponents. Khan's next move is still
unknown, but the 34-year-old is backing Benn to enjoy
further success at the highest level of the sport.
"He's a great fighter," stated Khan. "I've seen him fight a
few times. If he sticks to his game, he can be a World
Champion just like his father. His father was a great
champion, and to have him as a mentor is a big thing as
well. I think he will go far.
"As long as you believe in yourself, you work hard, you
train hard. You always wake up every morning, knowing that
one day, where your end goal is. Chase your dreams, chase
your goals."
Benn vs. Vargas tops a big night of action April 10,
Watford's Shannon Courtenay (6-1, 3 KOs) faces Australia's
Ebanie Bridges (5-0, 2 KOs) for the vacant WBA Bantamweight
World Title, Hartlepool's Savannah Marshall (9-0, 7 KOs)
returns after her win over Hannah Rankin, Glasgow
Bantamweight Kash Farooq (14-1, 6 KOs) challenges Alexander
Espinoza (20-2-2) for the WBC International Silver Title,
Takeley prospect John 'The Gentleman' Hedges (1-0) looks to
build on his pro debut win last October and Glasgow
Heavyweight Nick Campbell makes his professional debut.
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