The Bolton fighter was operating at 147lbs when both legendary fighters were dominating there, and although he was often linked to battles with the pair, official bouts never materialised. 

Khan did spend plenty of time sparring with Pacquiao when they were both being trained by Freddie Roach, but that was as close as he got to actually competing with either man. 

This September, Mayweather and Pacquiao will meet for a second time in Las Vegas , and Khan is the latest high-profile figure to have his say on the fight.  

Their 2015 meeting, one of the biggest fights in boxing history, failed to live up to expectations despite Mayweather’s victory, but what does Khan believe will happen the second time around. 

“I like Manny Pacquiao in the second one, because I think Mayweather’s slowing down a little bit,” said Khan when speaking on social media. 

“Age catches up on you, and I think with Manny always looking in good shape, obviously he’s not partying, not drinking; Mayweather’s always partying, chilling, enjoying himself. I think there’s a different way of living for both fighters. 

“Mayweather’s still like a 20-year-old kid, whereas Manny Pacquiao’s very intelligent and he’s on the right path. I’ve got Manny Pacquiao winning that fight. But who knows? Mayweather always ends up pulling it off. But I feel that Manny Pacquiao [is] the favourite.”

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