I was way more impressed with Algieri than Khan
I said this was a dumb fight, it was going to be a mismatch, it was going to be worse than Khan/Malignaggi, ect. Well he proved me and most others wrong. Good for him for getting rid of his old trainer (who will forever hold the distinction of giving him THE WORST game plan in boxing history vs Pac) and hooking up with JDJ.
He fought the best fight he possibly could: he was aggressive, he was awkward, and he kept busy - all the while being defensively aware. I went from thinking he was a bum to wanting to see him in there with other top 147lbers. I don't know how you guys scored it but I thought it was VERY close and could have went either way by a point. Khan threw quick shoe-shine punches but never found a way to really land with consistency.
Khan tried to excuse his performance by saying "I wasn't expecting him to be aggressive". That doesn't cut it in championship boxing. A great fighter is prepared for any style and can adapt on the fly. Khan had some good moments in the mid to later rounds but was never really able to adapt.
Personally I couldn't give less of a fuck about a Mayweather/Khan fight. People who feel Khan is the guy to beat Mayweather are kidding themselves. It takes more than a pair of fast hands to beat Floyd (as we saw with Floyd/Pac). Khan's physical talent is enormous but he doesn't have the ring IQ needed to really put it together IMO.
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I wish Algieri had more power because he probably would have knocked Khan out.
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For sure, Khan would have been out cold after one of those right hands that made the side of his head hit his shoulder.
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Originally Posted by
imp
Khan is avoiding all the punchers and he must face a brook or thurman before mayweather.
Khan will have to face a puncher if he wants to be a Champion again, the Mayweather fight is
a game changer Khan would make a lot of money win lose or draw.
That's why they call out Mayweather, your lucky enough to fight the guy you get a very large
pay day.!
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Yes, Khan does seem to avoid punchers these days. There are a lot of opponents out there for Khan but all he cares about is the money. He doesnt want to earn the shot.
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Floyd is not a puncher and would mean a career high purse for Khan.
Win - Win for Khan.
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All jokes aside and I made plenty, Algieri fought like a man possessed in a style I never saw coming. It was especially surprising with Jackson in his corner for the first time and thinking he would build on Algieris prior defensive style. Khan never had the chance to sit down and stake claim save for a few right hands that he walked right through.
I think its pretty clear that you do not have to be a puncher to bother or buzz Khan.
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Re: I was way more impressed with Algieri than Khan
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SlimTrae
A mere con...
Oooh that's cheeky!
Re: I was way more impressed with Algieri than Khan
Me tòo. I really like his attitude and aptitude. A very intelligent young man.
