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Molina promises to give Khan hell, would love to set up Hatton fight

Phil D. Jay 
WBN Editor
American looking to shock former champion

Carlos Molina has spoken to WBN in the wake on news that the Californian is set to face former unified world title holder Amir Khan in December at the light-welterweight limit.

The 26 year-old from Rosemead, who has predominantly spent his career fighting at lightweight, was recently sounded out by Team Khan as a comeback opponent and is set to put his 18-fight unbeaten record on the line against the Bolton man.

“I was contacted early in the week and was told that my name was being mentioned by Khan’s people,” Molina told World Boxing News.

“The fight is basically set and now we are just looking for a site to hold the fight but it is definitely on.”

Molina has no problems in moving up the five pounds necessary to cement the fight with the one-time unified title holder at 140lbs and has tipped over the light-welterweight limit in a previous contest in August 2011.

“We had talked about moving up in the past, but with this great opportunity it was really a no brainer,” said Molina.

“I am just going to fight my fight and give Khan hell and I know I will come out victorious in the fight.

“Beating Khan will open the doors to a world title for me and bigger opportunities in the future.”

Khan, 25, is on the back of his worst career spell after suffering two defeats in a row, although Molina is not going into the fight with any delusions that he faces a diminished fighter lacking in any confidence.

“Khan fought two solid opponents in Garcia and Peterson and came up short, but there will be no break for him and the same will happen when he fights me.

“I am ready for anything that comes in the fight.”

When quizzed about a victory leading to the derailment of a possible Khan v Hatton clash in 2013, Molina stated that he would be more than happy to step in for his future foe and face the returning ‘Hitman’ next year.

“Right now I’m just focused on Khan and beating him, but I would love a fight with Hatton. Khan is first, but you never know what can happen,” Molina emphasized.

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