Muslim Grudge Match - Bakri v. Khan

Radical, hate-filled Muslim cleric Omar Bakri Mohammed, 49, created a large measure of outrage yesterday by calling British boxing icon Amir Khan, 21, an "ignorant deviant."

Bakri, the fanatical supporter of suicide bombers who was exiled from Britain to Lebanon, made his slurs toward Amir Khan on an Internet forum.

He said that Khan was a bad role model since he wrapped himself in the Union Jack. Bakri called it a sin to wear the flag of Britain.

"Well, Crikey!"

In retaliation, Tory MP Andrew Rosindell called for a grudge match between Amir and Bakri in the ring.

"I'd love to see the two of them slugging it out.

"I’ll be cheering for Amir. What Bakri said is appalling."

Mr Rosindell added: "A sportsman represents his country. He is British first and Muslim second -- and can be both. Amir is a positive role model to the young. Bakri is an unsavoury character whose words should be discounted."

A friend of the boxer did say that the words of the cleric will sting Amir since he is a proud Muslim who tries to do what is right.