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LAS VEGAS. — Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao has a plan in place if yet another bid to fight Floyd Mayweather fails — a May 30 bout, possibly against England’s Amir Khan.

Pacquiao promoter Bob Arum told ESPN that a back-up plan if a hoped-for May 2 blockbuster against unbeaten US star Mayweather falls through is a fight four weeks later in Las Vegas, New York, London or Abu Dhabi.

“A lot of places around the world want to host a Manny Pacquiao fight,” Arum said. “He’s an international icon, and I have been approached by a number of people looking to host a Manny Pacquiao fight.” Arum also told ESPN that Khan, a former welterweight champion, is the leading candidate, although Khan would also be a top contender to fight Mayweather if Pacquiao is not his choice. — AFP.