King demands Khan rematch

Don King has demanded a rematch between Amir Khan and Marco Antonio Barrera.
The promoter has filed a protest with the British Boxing Board of Control, the World Boxing Organistion and the World Boxing Association after Khan won a technical decision at the MEN Arena.

King is claiming the fight, which was stopped in the fifth round due to a cut on Barrera's forehead - which needed 33 stitches - should have been ruled a no contest.

"Amir Khan is in possession of a tainted victory," said King.

"The referee and doctor should have stopped the fight immediately after that incredible, accidental clash of heads."

The clash came in the first round and Barrera, who was allowed to box on after an initial examination in the third, claimed after the fight that he he had butted. King is happy clear Khan of any blame, he believes referee Dave Parris should have waved the fight off before the fifth, which would have meant no need for the judges scorecards - which gave the Brit a unanimous decision.

"That they allowed the fight to continue with Barrera competing at a huge disadvantage goes against everything that's designed to protect the health and safety of boxers, the good of the sport and uphold the traditions emanating from the Marquis of Queensbury rules."

"Marco Antonio Barrera should not lose any of his position and stature to this travesty of justice.
He should not be punished for what was beyond his control. He fought like the great Mexican champion he is with valor, courage and honor while those charged with ensuring a level field of competition failed the sport and the fighter greatly"


I believe that King is right to want a rematch for Barrera against Khan. Amir Khan is a fantastic fighter but has a weak chin, and that was exploited by Prescott and that resulted in Khans first ever loss. When he fought Barrera, although he was ahead on points, i believe that Barrera would have won them points back in the latter stages of the bout. It was only for the cut (from the clash of heads) that the fight was stopped.

I hope that the mexican legend gets a rematch as it would be a mouth-watering bout !