Bolton’s Khan, who additionally gained Olympic silver at light-weight in 2004, appeared surprised when BBC Sport informed him the battle – which will probably be proven reside on Netflix – had been confirmed.

“Is it actually taking place? What? Wow. You simply shocked me there, I had no thought. That is loopy, bro,” Khan stated.

Whereas the contracted weight, variety of rounds and measurement of gloves for the exhibition are but to be confirmed, Khan forged doubt on whether or not the battle will even happen.

“I do not assume it occurs, but when it does occur, Gervonta, being pretty much as good as he’s and he is a tremendous fighter, he’ll find yourself getting harm,” Khan stated.

“I do not assume Davis can harm Paul.”

Khan additionally took goal on the wider function within the sport of Paul, who outpointed 39-year-old former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June, taking his skilled file to 12-1. He additionally beat a 58-year-old ex-world champion Mike Tyson by determination final November.

“I feel individuals like Jake Paul are very unhealthy for boxing, to be trustworthy with you,” Khan added.

“Combating an previous man like Mike Tyson and making an attempt to punch his head in. The best way they promote issues and discuss garbage is disrespecting the game. I can not imagine the boxing our bodies, due to the funds they’re getting, let it occur.”