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Amir Khan wants to fight Floyd Mayweather before turning sights on Manny Pacquiao and Kell Brook

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Amir Khan feels that his performance against Devon Alexander has put him in pole position to face Floyd Mayweather jnr.

Amir Khan has Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Kell Brook in his sights after beating Devon Alexander in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The 28-year-old provided a boxing masterclass to see off the American on a unanimous points decision 119-109, 118-110, and 120-108.

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Khan says he has quicker hands than Mayweather and hopes they will meet in 2015

Khan has repeatedly called out Mayweather, who is undefeated in 47 fights, but 'Money' insists he wants to fight Pacquiao first.

Last week, Eddie Hearn said a fight between Brook and Khan at Wembley could be on the cards but the Bolton boxer insists he wants Mayweather first.

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"I think the fight (with Mayweather) now has to be touching distance away," Khan told Sky Sports News HQ.

"I have proven in the boxing world and in the 147-pound division how good Amir Khan is. I really belong with the top guys and it’s all about getting that big superfight.

"I really believe I have the style to give Floyd the biggest problems. Floyd has never fought anyone as quick as me and someone who is quicker than him so, yeah, I definitely want the fight.

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Khan cruised to victory over Alexander with a wide points decision in Las Vegas

"I think Floyd knows that as well and he will think it’ll be a tough fight for him and I will cause him problems. That could be why the fight hasn't happened."

Although Khan is set on fighting Mayweather, he still sees a fight with Brook happening in the not-too-distant future.

"At the moment, I am focusing on the elite," Khan added. "The fight between me and Kell will always be there.

"I know it’s a fight the British public want but at the moment I want the big names like Mayweather and Pacquiao. Me and Kell have long careers ahead of us so no need to rush it and that fight will be there maybe at the end of the year."

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