Amir Khan’s next fight will be in Saudi Arabia against Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat, earning him a reported £7m.

It will be the first time a British Pakistani will fight an Indian boxer, which eventually will bring the two nations together. Former Mixed Martial Arts fighter Neeraj Goyat will take on Amir on July 12.

The fight will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.

Goyat, 27, was the first Indian boxer to be ranked by the WBC, peaking at number 21 in the world.

“This opportunity is as big as it gets for me,” said Goyat. “I will be carrying the hopes of 1.2bn people on my shoulders who will expect me to bring the title by causing an upset.”

“This opportunity is as big as it gets for me. Everything that I have achieved till date wouldn’t matter when I enter the ring on July 12 taking on a seasoned, established superstar in Amir Khan.”

Boxer Amir Khan said, “It will be the first time a British Pakistani will fight an Indian boxer, which eventually will bring the two nations together. i’m looking forward for the battle. The Indian Pakistan clash is always exciting.” while Talking about Boxing legend Vijender Singh, Amir said, “he is scared of me i think.”