Khan's career boasts impressive achievements, including world titles and an Olympic Silver medal. He's faced off against some of boxing's biggest names, scoring wins over Marcos Maidana, Zab Judah, and Paulie Malignaggi. He's also squared up to top-tier opponents like Terence Crawford and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
The Bolton boxer's last fight took place in Manchester in 2022, where he suffered a stoppage loss to long-time rival Kell Brook. Despite this setback, Khan's career has been marked by thrilling fights, particularly in the United States, though it's also seen its share of brutal knockouts.
In his chat with talkSPORT Boxing, Khan explained why only Pacquiao could tempt him back:
"You know the only person I would come back for on a serious note would be Manny Pacquiao. I've been asked by YouTubers, KSI, Logan Paul, Jake Paul, but what motivates me is fighting a proper fighter like Manny Pacquiao. A Manny Pacquiao fight would make me train even harder than a Kell Brook fight, because I know how hard I would have to train, he's an animal you need that push."
Khan's interest in a Pacquiao bout isn't new. Throughout his career, he's chased fights with both Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, though these attempts didn't pan out.
As for Pacquiao, the Filipino legend often hints at a comeback himself. He recently tried to compete in the Paris Olympics but got turned down due to age restrictions. Pacquiao has stated he'd only return for a fight with a world champion, which might dash Khan's hopes for now.
While a Khan-Pacquiao showdown remains uncertain, it's clear that the idea of facing the "animal" that is Pacquiao still gets Khan's competitive juices flowing. For now, fans can only speculate about whether this dream match-up will ever become a reality.