AMIR Khan believes his global fanbase could be the key to securing a dream fight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr in 2015.

The Bolton superstar says he is now one of the biggest names in boxing after his unanimous points triumph against Devon Alexander in Las Vegas last week.

And a showdown with the man considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world would be the biggest fight of all, according to Khan.

The ball is in Mayweather’s court with Khan recently questioning the five-weight world champion’s desire to face him.

But the 2004 Olympic silver medalist says it is a fight that needs to happen and thinks the worldwide television money it could generate could tempt Mayweather.

Khan told The Bolton News: “I think I am one of the biggest names in boxing.

“I have huge viewing figures when I fight and a hug fan base in America and worldwide in places like Pakistan and UAE.

“A Mayweather fight would sell all around the world.

“That appeal would bring money to the table – more than (Marcos) Maidana or many of his previous fighters.

“This could generate a lot of money.

“Maybe it is mind games I don’t know. No-one really knows with Floyd because you don’t know what to expect from him.

“He can act childish but he is only making himself look bad by backing down from fights.

“Back in the day all the top fighters like Tommy Hearns and Marvin Hagler fought each other and those legends have said that I can beat Mayweather.”

Khan’s first two fights at the heavier welterweight division have been impressive – beating Luis Collazo in May before his comprehensive display against Alexander.

And he is confident he can cause Mayweather problems he has not faced before.

Khan added: “It may be the speed and explosive power I bring now I have got better.

“He may not want the problems I can cause.

“When people fight Floyd they go to his level of workrate – he only throws 300 punches in a fight.

“I could do that in a few rounds.

“He knows he would have to dig deep if he fights me so maybe wants easier fights.

“I have a style that is very different to most he will have faced.

“People may not like me but I know I have something that could give Mayweather problems.

“A fight between us would be a game of chess – all about speed, footwork, movement and accuracy not punch power.

“It is about winning rounds against Floyd.

“The deal I agreed and signed for the first fight a year ago you would not have believed.

“It wasn’t big money for me but that proves I just want to take him on.

“I basically was giving him a sort of free fight and he still didn’t take it.

“Mayweather is the one I want.

“I really think I have the skills to beat him

“I have the quickest hands in boxing.

“Alexander is very fast and I outboxed him. He has never been outboxed like that before.

“When I need to turn my A-game on I do it.

“As I get older I am so focused on what I need to do.

“Against Mayweather I would be so focused

“This is the biggest fight ever.

“As soon as it’s done I will be straight in the gym.

“It has to happen in the next year I think.”