Amir Khan on Prescott Rematch: “There’s bigger names and fighters I want to face…”

Amir Khan hasn’t completely ruled out a rematch with Breidis Prescott, but the WBA junior welterweight champion would rather face “bigger name” opponents in 2011.

After an exciting victory over Marcos Maidana earlier this month, Khan has been exploring options for an opponent in early 2011. Khan hopes to have one fight before a unification bout with the winner of January’s matchup between Devon Alexander and Timothy Bradley.

Prescott handed Khan his first loss in 2008 with an embarrassing first round knockout. Since then, Khan’s career has progressed well, winning the WBA title. In the last two years, Prescott has floundered and failed to have any standout performances.

Still, the promotional angle of revenge is still there should the two young fighters meet again. Taking the argument to his Facebook page, Khan explained that Prescott is not interested in facing him again.

“Prescott doesn’t wanna fight me and he’d get knocked out at 140 pounds,” Khan wrote. “I’m a different fighter, bring it on. That fight won’t happen but I’ll try for all my fans. That’s what we want. There’s bigger names and fighters I want to face and bring great fights to viewers and to the UK. Why don’t people hate on David Haye, Naz, Lewis, [and] Pacman? They all lost a fight or two.”

At this stage of their careers, Khan feels that Breidis Prescott’ skill level has regressed to “bum” status. But Khan also cites that loss as the reason he’s been able to become an elite fighter.

“My fight against Prescott was not a loss it was a blessing; he’s a bum, but I needed that defeat to put me where I am now,” Khan said. “It was a wake up call. I’m now on this level thanks to him, facing bigger names and tougher opponents. [I’m] bringing boxing alive again.”

At press time, Amir Khan is planning to fight in England in April 2011. In addition to Prescott, Zab Judah has also been mentioned as a potential opponent.