Thread: Khan, Froch or Haye. Who is the British fighter of the year?

So who are we going for?

Khan had wins over Malignaggi and Maidana and confirmed himself as one of the best fighters in the 140 lb division as well as one of the hottest new draws in boxing.

Froch had a mixed year. Losing a close decision to Kessler he surprised everybody with a one sided domination of Artur Abraham, the kind of performance that nobody knew he had in him. Unfortunately his talent has gone all but unnoticed in Britain where his fights still don't even get televised.

Haye has probably had the most press attention, although mostly for his mouth. This year he has beaten Audley Harrison and John Ruiz, not the best competition to be fair.

For me Khan has had the best year. Wins over Paulie and Maidana are pretty impressive for a 24 year old kid, and he's become a HBO attraction to boot.

Froch has fought the best opposition but lost to Kessler, and Abraham did look equally poor against Dirrell.

Haye has talked a lot, but fought nobody of signficance.

So I say Khan, but what do you guys think?

Khan by a mile for me, but you could definitely make a case for Froch. I still think he beat Kessler.

Anyone who votes for Haye is a moron. All he's done is talk shit and fight no-hopers.

Khan hands down.

I would agree, but certainly to the casual sports fan in Britain it will be all David Haye I guess. He's all the papers talk about, well until Khan's win last week at least.

Quite easily Amir tbh. The dominant victory over Paulie was impressive and his first 9 rounds against Maidana were almost flawless. He then proved he has heart in that fight.

Haye has had one fight this year (Harrison was not a fight) and it was against average opposition.

Froch has had one good win.

Amir Khan because he proved something to the doubters.

Originally Posted by hackey

Quite easily Amir tbh. The dominant victory over Paulie was impressive and his first 9 rounds against Maidana were almost flawless. He then proved he has heart in that fight.

Haye has had one fight this year (Harrison was not a fight) and it was against average opposition.

Froch has had one good win.

Haye did fight Ruiz aswell, Froch no matter if you think he beat Kessler or not he has an loss this year so hasrd for him to get it over Amir.

Originally Posted by skel1983

Originally Posted by hackey

Quite easily Amir tbh. The dominant victory over Paulie was impressive and his first 9 rounds against Maidana were almost flawless. He then proved he has heart in that fight.

Haye has had one fight this year (Harrison was not a fight) and it was against average opposition.

Froch has had one good win.

Haye did fight Ruiz aswell, Froch no matter if you think he beat Kessler or not he has an loss this year so hasrd for him to get it over Amir.

That was the fight he counted, he didnt count the Harrison fight.

It's ironic that most fightfans dont even think Haye was the boxer of the year in Britain, and yet he's been nominated for Sports personality of the year. I guess Amir's success came too late maybe.

Originally Posted by hackey

Quite easily Amir tbh. The dominant victory over Paulie was impressive and his first 9 rounds against Maidana were almost flawless. He then proved he has heart in that fight.

Haye has had one fight this year (Harrison was not a fight) and it was against average opposition.

Froch has had one good win.

Sorry mate mis read that totally agree.

Originally Posted by Bilbo

Originally Posted by skel1983

Originally Posted by hackey

Quite easily Amir tbh. The dominant victory over Paulie was impressive and his first 9 rounds against Maidana were almost flawless. He then proved he has heart in that fight.

Haye has had one fight this year (Harrison was not a fight) and it was against average opposition.

Froch has had one good win.

Haye did fight Ruiz aswell, Froch no matter if you think he beat Kessler or not he has an loss this year so hasrd for him to get it over Amir.

That was the fight he counted, he didnt count the Harrison fight.

It's ironic that most fightfans dont even think Haye was the boxer of the year in Britain, and yet he's been nominated for Sports personality of the year. I guess Amir's success came too late maybe.

I can understand Haye been nominated for the Sports Personality of the Year. He's had a massive year in terms of raising his profile, he just hasn't accomplished much in the ring.

That's the frustration with that award and it's a pretty poor barometer. I was referring to Ruiz as Haye's only fight. It can also be argued that Khan has now actually had a defining fight and Haye has not.

Originally Posted by hackey

That's the frustration with that award and it's a pretty poor barometer. I was referring to Ruiz as Haye's only fight. It can also be argued that Khan has now actually had a defining fight and Haye has not.

Haye has had defining fights, against Enzo and Mormeck, arguably Valuev. Not this year though.

Khan has fought and beaten two decent opponents, not the best in the division by any stretch, but solid opposition. Haye has fought old man Ruiz and some other bum. Froch lost to Kessler, but did come back superbly against Abraham. Froch has the better opposition, but has a loss to his name. In that sense I would have to say Khan and I have no problems with that. At 24 he is doing well all things considered.

I really do think Tim Bradley is the best fighter in the division though.

I can make cases with myself that all three were not, most notably Enzo based on his performances ever since that fight. But using the same logic I can no longer class Calzaghe Lacy as defining for Joe so I'm not sure if it's fair to retrospectively change the goalposts so to speak.

Haye has definitely done little of merit this year though.

Froch, mainly because i think he beat Kessler and he easily beat Abraham.