Amir Khan vs Oisin Fagan Predictions and Betting Odds

Reportedly, Amir Khan is in prime condition to face Oisin Fagan in this weekend's battle at London's ExCeL arena. Coincidentally, he has been training alongside Manny Pacquiao and actually sparring with the welterweight superstar, as well. The 21 year-old is looking to get his career back on track having been felled by Breidis Prescott in an embarrassing first round knockout during his last fight. The weigh-in has just taken place today and Khan was forced to strip naked at Friday's weigh-in in order to make the 9st 9 lb weight limit for this lightweight bout. In a recent interview, Khan declared that he had picked up several new tricks and that training in America has given him an extra element in his boxing ability. While it may not carry the massive profile of the De la Hoya/Pacquiao fight, this is an absolutely essential match-up in Khan's career. Frankly, he has to win this fight and win it convincingly in order to be taken seriously by Britain's boxing fans. Taking a gander at the odds at 888sport reveals that the bookmaker is heavily favouring an early KO victory for Khan. A knockout between rounds 1-5 will pay out at 6/1. The fight is also expected to last less than 7 rounds. A 6.5 round battle will pay out at a mere 1/2.Personally, though I like Oisin Fagan and have a significant amount of respect for his ability, Khan's hunger will guide him to that early victory that he's looking for. I'm confident that he will win and I'm looking at a sixth round KO victory. 888 Sports is part of the acclaimed 888 Group offering good odds, in-play betting and a lot of betting options. Go to 888 Sports now and get £50 in FREE BETS!