Wanderers will be offering their support to hometown favourite Amir Khan in his upcoming bout against Dmitriy Salita on Saturday 5 December.

The 22-year-old Boltonian will be making the first defence of his world title at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle after winning the WBA light -welterweight belt in July with a punch-perfect performance over Andreas Kotelnik.

Salita, the mandatory challenger for Khan's title, was born in Odessa, Ukraine, and moved with his family to Brooklyn, New York, when he was nine years old.



Promoter Frank Warren said, "For Amir's first defence this is a very tough fight for him and he's taking on a fighter that the American media are really building up at the moment.

"Salita's got a great record, he's unbeaten and carries a big punch and of course he will pose a threat to Amir, but Amir's a world class fighter and has to deal with these challengers."

Those wishing to purchase tickets for the bout can do so by visiting www.sportscorporation.com or by calling 0845 163 0845. Prices start from £30.