Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao denies talk of Khan fight in Saudi Arabia

Manny Pacquiao's publicist has denied reports that the Filipino is planning a fight with the UK's Amir Khan in Saudi Arabia.

There have been rumours circulating in the boxing world that Pacquiao and Khan - two of the world's most best-known fighters - had signed a contract for a bout in Riyadh in November.

But Pacquiao's spokesperson Fred Sternberg told BBC on Wednesday that the Saudi fight is not signed.

"Manny has not signed any contract. As far as I know it hasn't been even discussed," he said.

Khan told British media on Tuesday that he had agreed to fight Pacquiao in Saudi Arabia on 8 November.

Asked why Khan had made such a claim, Sternberg said he did not know.

"That's a question you need to ask Amir Khan," he said.

Khan fought Australia's Billy Dib in Riyadh on the weekend, earning £7 million for his win.

The Bolton fighter has said that it has long been a dream of his to fight former sparring partner and Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao.

"When I sparred with him he was at his peak," said Khan. "I got good rounds with him and did really well. I have probably sparred between 200 and 300 rounds with him. He has slowed down a bit."