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Kevin Mitchell's jibe over Amir Khan's 'easy' fights

13 April 2012

Kevin Mitchell believes British rival Amir Khan does not have the nerve to pick the tough fights.

He faces Michael Katsidis for the interim WBO lightweight title at Upton Park on 15 May - the same night Khan defends his WBA lightwelterweight belt against Paulie Malignaggi in New York.

Mitchell says Khan has the far easier contest and added: "Malignaggi is made for him because he doesn't punch. I'm doing it the hard way."

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