Amir Khan and Marcos Maidana of Argentina Face to Face - - WBA Announces Title Defence is Set For March/April

LONDON — Amir Khan has reached a tentative agreement to defend his WBA lightweight title against mandatory challenger Marcos Maidana of Argentina.

The World Boxing Association says the fight will take place at the end of March or early April. A location is yet to be determined, but the WBA says Khan could make his U.S. debut in Las Vegas or fight again in Manchester, England.

The Briton first defended his lightweight title by knocking out Dmitriy Salita in 76 seconds in December at Newcastle, England.