Floyd Mayweather is becoming bad for boxing, taunts Amir Khan

  • Amir Khan was awarded honorary degree by Bolton University
  • Boxer was recognised for his contribution to sport and charity work
  • His cousin, cricketer Sajid Mahmood, also received an honorary degree

By David Wood for MailOnline

Published: 19:20 EST, 15 July 2015 | Updated: 03:15 EST, 16 July 2015

Amir Khan accepted an honorary university degree and then called on Floyd Mayweather to face one final examination before hanging up his gloves.

The unbeaten welterweight champion has yet to confirm his next opponent on September 12, which has been billed his final fight.

Boxer Amir Khan (left) with his cousin, England cricketer Sajid Mahmood, in their gowns at Bolton University

Boxer Amir Khan (left) with his cousin, England cricketer Sajid Mahmood, in their gowns at Bolton University

Khan believes Andre Berto, aged 31, has been lined up for the bout amid speculation that it could set up a more lucrative fight next May.

The pound-for-pound king would equal Rocky Marciano's record of 49 career wins by beating Berto.

Khan told Sky Sports: 'I think he is [becoming bad for boxing]. I've always asked, why finish your career on a low note? People want to see him finish his career on a high, fighting the guys people want to see him fight.

The former two-time world champion was recognised for his contribution to sport and charity work

The former two-time world champion was recognised for his contribution to sport and charity work

 Khan still has his sights set on showdown with unbeaten welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather

 Khan still has his sights set on showdown with unbeaten welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather

'The fans all want to see him fight against Amir Khan. Does he really want to end his career by fighting someone he knows he's going to beat and beat convincingly?

Khan and his cousin, cricketer Sajid Mahmood, were recognised for their contribution to sport and charity work by the University of Bolton at a ceremony on Wednesday..

Khan, 28, who was born and grew up in Bolton, is a former two-time world champion who has fought at three different weights. 

Former Lancashire bowler Mahmood, 33, who was also born in Bolton, now plays for Essex and made his England Test debut in 2006.

He was honoured for his contribution to cricket. Both took their seats along graduating students at the degree congregation ceremony at the Victoria Hall, Bolton. 

Floyd Mayweather's assistant uploaded a picture of the boxer sitting on top of a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita

Floyd Mayweather's assistant uploaded a picture of the boxer sitting on top of a Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita

The ultra rare vehicle costs in the region of $4.8million (£3.1m) and does 0-62mph in 2.9seconds 

The ultra rare vehicle costs in the region of $4.8million (£3.1m) and does 0-62mph in 2.9seconds 

On July 10, Mayweather announced that he will be fighting again on September 12

On July 10, Mayweather announced that he will be fighting again on September 12

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