Sadiq Khan jokes he beat Boris Johnson in a boxing match - 'I could have it!'

The mayor of London says Boris Johnson 'has a future' and 'I could have it' as he visits a boxing gym in the capital with Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan speaking to the media during a visit to Box Up Crime gym in Ilford (

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Sadiq Khan joked that he would have beaten Boris Johnson in a boxing match, saying, "I could have it!".

The Mayor of London has been asked to take on his predecessor during a visit to a gym in Ilford, east London.

"He had a future," Mr Khan added, after Mr Johnson was forced out of office and an attempt to return ended in failure.

The Mayor was visiting the Box Up Crime program with Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley - who was asked to sort out 'security' for the fight.

The duo went to learn how they help young people in the region by offering training, support and advice.

The project was set up by Stephen Addison BEM in 2013 to provide an alternative for young people vulnerable to crime.

It was launched with the help of Redbridge Council Leader Jas Athwal, and Mr Addison described the gym as a "home" for many of its users due to its tight-knit community.

Boris Johnson posing with boxing gloves (file photo) (

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Sadiq Khan posing with boxing gloves (file photo) (

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