'This is my real life Rocky moment': Australian boxer Billy 'The Kid' Dib comes out of retirement to face British superstar Amir Khan - and he has only TWO WEEKS to train Aussie boxer Billy Dib comes out of retirement to face superstar Brit Amir Khan Dib, a former two-time world champion is replacing Indian fighter Neeraj Goyat Goyat was injured in a car accident, giving Dib two weeks to prepare for the bout He will fight at welterweight, a weight class he has never fought at in his career Dib took to social media, proclaiming 'this is my real life Rocky moment' By Jackson Barron For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:08 BST, 27 June 2019 | Updated: 13:28 BST, 27 June 2019 19 shares 1 Viewcomments Australian boxer Billy 'The Kid' Dib is coming out of retirement for his 'real life Rocky moment', taking on English superstar Amir Khan for the WBC Pearl Belt title. In his first professional fight since retiring last year, the former two-time world champion, will replace Indian fighter Neeraj Goyat for the bout, who was severely injured in a recent car accident. Dib's last fight was in April, with a stylish knockout victory over Thailand's Surachet Tongmala. But this fight will be different, with Dib having to jump up two weight classes on only two weeks notice for the clash. Australian boxer Billy 'The Kid' Dib is coming out of retirement for his 'real life Rocky moment' Dib will take on English superstar Amir Khan (left) for the WBC Pearl Belt title Australian boxer Billy 'The Kid' Dib (right) pictured with his wife (left) This will put the 33-year-old into the ring at 10kg heavier than his usual, into a realm that he has never fought at before. https://twitter.com/BillyDib/status/1143889819078053888 to announce his shock call up. 'In life you get a limited number of opportunities to do something monumental, and like the greatest in any industry will tell you, when an opportunity comes knocking you answer.' Dib posted. 'This is my real life Rocky Moment.' The bout will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the Pearl Belt, a speciality belt for the contest. Dib's last high profile opponent spelt the end of his career, losing a unanimous decision to American Tevin Farmer in August last year, yet his opponent Khan will not be taking him lightly. 'Dib is a respected and experienced world champion so I'm looking forward to pitting my skill against him,' Khan told ESPN. Dib's (pictured with his sister) last fight was in April, with a stylish knockout victory over Thailand's Surachet Tongmala. But this fight will be different, with Dib having to jump up two weight classes on only two weeks notice for the clash 'Dib is a respected and experienced world champion so I'm looking forward to pitting my skill against him,' Khan (pictured) told ESPN The bout will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for the Pearl Belt, a speciality belt for the contest. Khan is pictured right Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility