Khan v Vargas

Amir Khan v Samuel Vargas: Big-fight guide including TV channel, start time, running order, odds & tale of the tape

By Sporting Life

Boxing

Sat September 08, 2018 · 6y ago

Everything you need to know ahead of Amir Khan's big fight with Samuel Vargas in Birmingham on Saturday, including odds, news, betting previews and where to watch.

Amir Khan continues his comeback when he takes on Colombian Samuel Vargas in Birmingham on Saturday night.

The Bolton-born boxer made a successful return to the ring when registering a first-round knockout of Phil Lo Greco back in April and Khan will be expected to take this test in his stride before setting his sights on bigger targets.

Our guide contains all the latest news and quotes, start times, TV channel information as well as betting tips from our boxing expert Chris Oliver.

Amir Khan v Samuel Vargas: Fight details

Dates: Saturday September 8
Start time: 2200 BST
TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event from 7pm
Venue: Arena Birmingham
Sky Bet odds: Khan 1/25, Draw 25/1, Vargas 10/1

Fight Night running order

From 4pm (non televised)

STEVEN DONNELLY v MIGUEL AGUILAR
4 x 3 mins Super-Welterweight
SHAKAN PITTERS v IMANTAS DAVIDAITIS
4 x 3 mins Cruiserweight
OSMAN ASLAM v JACK SUMMERS
6 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight
QAIS ASHFAQ v GARY AUSTIN
6 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight
GAMAL YAFAI v BRAYAN MAIRENA
8 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight

LIVE ON FACEBOOK FROM 6PM
RYAN KELLY v KELCIE BALL
10 x 3 mins Midlands Area Super-Welterweight Championship

LIVE ON SKYSPORTS FROM 7PM
SCOTT FITZGERALD v CRAIG MORRIS
10 x 3 mins Super-Welterweight
LEWIS RITSON v OSCAR AMADOR
8 x 3 mins Lightweight
JASON WELBORN v TOMMY LANGFORD
12 x 3 mins British Middleweight Championship
SAM EGGINGTON v HASSAN MWAKINYO
10 x 3 mins Super-Welterweight
AMIR KHAN v SAMUEL VARGAS
12 x 3 mins Welterweight contest

FLOATS
KIERON CONWAY v GINO KANTERS
6 x 3 mins Middleweight
SEAN McCOMB v LESTER CANTILLANO
4 x 3 mins Lightweight

Latest News:

Quotes:

Amir Khan: "I hope he does come looking for the knockout as it'll make for an exciting fight. Whatever he brings to the table we will have answers for.

"I'm glad they are talking and confident as they are making the fight more interesting.

"I've been in with fighters who are better than my opponent, no disrespect.

"I've never gone into a fight looking to knock out an opponent or throw big bombs but if an opening comes I will take it."

Samuel Vargas: "There's no doubt in my mind I will be victorious on Saturday night, whether it's by knockout, going the distance or I break his ribs - I don't care.

"I think he's an old man and has been damaged a lot. If I touch him he's going to get hurt."