Earl eager to tie up Khan clash

[ICB]

Former WBU champion Graham Earl has vowed to teach Amir Khan a boxing lesson if he is confirmed as the young British ring star's next opponent.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7033233.stm

[superheavyrhun]

The big thing here is whether Warren thinks his young cashcow is ready to take on and beat Graham Earl, who although more experienced got seriously outclassed against Katsidis, but will probably be a preferred option for Warren over a fight with Jon Thaxton. I believe Khan would win, he's been sitting down more on his punches recently, and is still fast as f**k, and if Khan went down with Limond, he at least got back up, so hopefully that'll reassure Warren enough to make the fight happen sooner rather than later.

[bzkfn]

I think Khan can dispose of Earl no problem. He's too fast. I'd prefer to see him go in against Thaxton, as it's the most legit British test out there for him. That fight must happen.

[Wright]

Agree with the Thaxton fight. Khan needs a fighter who can stay in there with him and push him. Thaxton's nothing special technically, but he has a super solid chin and if he catches Khan he'll more than know about it. Would be a great fight, but why would the promoters risk it?