Originally Posted by
superheavyrhun
When it comes to discussing Amir Khan (15-0, 12 KOs), it becomes almost impossible not to echo the words I wrote back before his fight with Graham Earl. The Golden Boy of Frank Warren's Sports Network, the brightest prospect in British boxing and already earning a truckload of movie for each fight, Khan is facing the toughest bout of his career on Saturday night against Gairy St Clair. After his 70-something second demolition of Graham Earl, Khan is riding the crest of a wave and is facing his first former World Champion, and will hope to put another impressive name onto his list of victims. He will defend his Commonwealth Lightweight title for the third time on Saturday, and a victory will undoubtedly be a great feather in his cap. Although naysayers will criticise Khan as bearing too much hype, and cast doubts on the strength of his chin, he still has the hopes of many Brits on his shoulders, and beating St Clair will be a definite step in the right direction.
Gairy St Clair (39-5-2, 17KOs) is stepping from Super-Featherweight to challenge Amir Khan, and accepted the fight at fairly short notice after original opponent Martin Kristjansen pulled out after suffering with the flu. St Clair's world title came in beating Cassius Baloyi in South Africa in July 2006 with a good points win, but which he lost in November against Malcolm Klassen. St Clair has since lost his rematch with Baloyi, but began rebuilding with a win over Robert Oyan in December. A competent boxer, Khan's speed and accuracy will need to be pinpoint to get through St Clair's guard, who will look to use those skills to keep Khan off him, and grind out a points victory.
Bookmarks