Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan: Odds, prediction, fight start time, how to watch, TV channel and more

The Nebraskan is a huge favourite in the WBO welterweight world title bout

Tom Kershaw
Saturday 20 April 2019 08:23 EDT
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Amir Khan looks to defy the odds in the early hours of Sunday morning when he faces Terence Crawford at Madison Square Garden/

Crawford, who is unbeaten in 34 fights, will put his WBO welterweight world title on the line.

Khan has fought twice since returning to the sport, defeating Phil Lo Grego before being dropped himself en route to victory against Samuel Vargas last September.

Crawford has won his last five fights by knockout and was crowned undisputed champion at light-welterweight before moving up to 147lbs.

Here’s everything you need to know:

Odds

Crawford to win: 1/12

Khan to win: 7/1

Draw: 25/1

Prediction

Khan will start fast as always, but with his reflexes lagging after a number of gruelling fights and such a short amount of time in the ring over the past two years, expect Crawford to start timing him quickly and force the stoppage. KO – round 4

When and where is the fight?

The fight takes place at Madison Square Garden on April 20th.

What time will the ring walks be?

The ring walks are expected to be no earlier than 3am.

Khan is a huge underdog
Khan is a huge underdog (Reuters)

What TV channel will it be on?

The fight will be broadcast live on BT Sport Box Office and costs £19.95.

What’s at stake?

The pair will face off for Crawford’s WBO world title

Who is starring on the undercard?

Teofimo Lopez vs Edis Tatli (lightweight)

Shakur Stevenson vs Christopher Diaz (featherweight)

Felix Verdejo vs Bryan Vasquez (lightweight

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