Khan fight postponed

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The clash will now take place on July 18 at the Manchester Evening News Arena as Kotelnik is suffering from a tooth infection.

"Firstly, I'm delighted that my world title fight against Kotelnik is still on and, when July 18 comes, I will never be more ready for him, although the postponement of the fight is a pain," Khan said on the website of promoter Frank Warren, www.frankwarren.tv.

"In boxing, these things happen so I have to be professional and stay focused. However, when I'm the victor and I am finally crowned world champion, it will make up for it.

"Freddie Roach is adjusting my training accordingly so that I'm ready for the new date and I'm at my peak both physically and mentally."

The fight was originally scheduled to take place at the O2 Arena but the new date clashes with a Michael Jackson concert at the North Greenwich venue.

The Bolton fighter added he was disappointed the O2 is not available, even as he now moves closer to home.

"I was looking forward to headlining at the O2 Arena again and to fighting in the capital as I have a lot of fans in London," the 22-year-old said.

"I always get a great reception there so hopefully I can go back sometime soon, maybe for my first defence. I had a great night at the M.E.N Arena against (Marco Antonio) Barrera last time out and now I aim to win the world title against Kotelnik there too."

Kotelnik holds the title after beating Gavin Rees last year.