Mixed martial arts: Amir Khan aims for quick end to fight

Singaporean fighter intends to let his natural reflexes dictate terms in lightweight bout

One Championship MMA exponents Christian Lee and Amir Khan giving underprivileged children from Fei Yue Centre a workshop on punching and kicking at the SGX Centre yesterday. SGX announced One Championship as the official fitness partner for this yea
One Championship MMA exponents Christian Lee and Amir Khan giving underprivileged children from Fei Yue Centre a workshop on punching and kicking at the SGX Centre yesterday. SGX announced One Championship as the official fitness partner for this year's SGX Bull Charge run. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM
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Lee is up for Female Fighter of the Year while Nguyen is in the running for three awards (Breakthrough Fighter of the Year, International Fighter of the Year and Upset of the Year). The ceremony will be held in Las Vegas on July 3.

Despite the global recognition Nguyen is earning, Amir believes he has what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the Australian.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 17, 2018, with the headline Mixed martial arts: Amir Khan aims for quick end to fight. Subscribe