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Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Looks like this is what is going down.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
That's one fight I won't be parting £15 for.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Peterson was totally outclassed by Bradley and extremely lucky to get a draw against Ortiz. Sounds about right for a ''come back home'' fight. Save the good stuff for across the Atlantic, eh Khan? And on the way get in the way of a HW megafight too.
The audacity of that young man!
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Originally Posted by
miles
Peterson was totally outclassed by Bradley and extremely lucky to get a draw against Ortiz. Sounds about right for a ''come back home'' fight. Save the good stuff for across the Atlantic, eh Khan? And on the way get in the way of a HW megafight too.
The audacity of that young man!
I like Peterson, but you right. Seems like he's only a B level fighter, and won't get over the hump. He will be a tough fight for any opponent, but don't have the polish skills or the KO power to get to the next level.
I'm not sure if Khan has KO power, but the body shot he put on MM was vicious. What I do know is, if he gets hits flush, his gameplan changes.
It's not a PPV fight but interesting to see what each of them bring to the fight.
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So this is the "great" matchup that held up the most important HW fight in a decade?
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Decent stay busy fight, but not a huge fight for him to bring home to his adoring british public..... I'd rather watch Khan Maidana II at the MEN.....
I just get this felling that if Judah beats Mabuza that we'll be seeing Judah vs Khan after Peterson too and not vs the Bradley/Alexander winner. Something tells me I might be right for once.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
This has been mentioned so many times now by Golden Boy and Khan that I'll be stunned if this doesn't get made. Like others have said though I can't get my head around this holding up a Wlad vs. Haye fight. Still, I guess Khan has the same date reserved with HBO and Sky probably didn't want to piss Khan off for future business so I guess I see Sky's perspective. Like Mac said though, If Judah wins the IBF, I wouldn't be stunned if he was next and not the Bradley/Alexander winner.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Dont blame Khan for taking an easy fight as long as he is willing to take on the big names as well.
I just hope SKY tv dont insult our inteligence and try and pass this off as some type of mega fight.
But then again anything can happen i boxing and if Khan is caught right I still feel he will go!
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Originally Posted by
porkypara
Dont blame Khan for taking an easy fight as long as he is willing to take on the big names as well.
I just hope SKY tv dont insult our inteligence and try and pass this off as some type of mega fight.
But then again anything can happen i boxing and if Khan is caught right I still feel he will go!
This isn't an easy fight at all. I don't think anyone has suggested that. Peterson is a very capable boxer. Most people's gripe is that the fight isn't exactly necessary to hold up a mega fight like Wlad vs. Haye.
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bzkfn
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Originally Posted by
porkypara
Dont blame Khan for taking an easy fight as long as he is willing to take on the big names as well.
I just hope SKY tv dont insult our inteligence and try and pass this off as some type of mega fight.
But then again anything can happen i boxing and if Khan is caught right I still feel he will go!
This isn't an easy fight at all. I don't think anyone has suggested that. Peterson is a very capable boxer. Most people's gripe is that the fight isn't exactly necessary to hold up a mega fight like Wlad vs. Haye.
Maybe easy was not the best way to put it.
Sky are all about money at the end of the day.There must be a good reason this fight is happening rather than the Haye Klit fight.
Have ot got a F$%king clue what that reason is though...:o
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Originally Posted by
TheMacMagician
Decent stay busy fight, but not a huge fight for him to bring home to his adoring british public..... I'd rather watch Khan Maidana II at the MEN.....
I just get this felling that if Judah beats Mabuza that we'll be seeing Judah vs Khan after Peterson too and not vs the Bradley/Alexander winner. Something tells me I might be right for once.
I read a while ago that there was a rematch clause inserted into the Bradley - Alexander fight by both fighters, so it's likely that they will be busy until the back end of 2011 anyway.
So it makes sense for Khan to beat Peterson and then cash in against Judah. I mean he's already beaten Kotelnik, Malignaggi and Maidana so he doesn't have loads of options unless he rematches either Prescott or Maidana.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Originally Posted by
porkypara
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Originally Posted by
bzkfn
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Originally Posted by
porkypara
Dont blame Khan for taking an easy fight as long as he is willing to take on the big names as well.
I just hope SKY tv dont insult our inteligence and try and pass this off as some type of mega fight.
But then again anything can happen i boxing and if Khan is caught right I still feel he will go!
This isn't an easy fight at all. I don't think anyone has suggested that. Peterson is a very capable boxer. Most people's gripe is that the fight isn't exactly necessary to hold up a mega fight like Wlad vs. Haye.
Maybe easy was not the best way to put it.
Sky are all about money at the end of the day.There must be a good reason this fight is happening rather than the Haye Klit fight.
Have ot got a F$%king clue what that reason is though...:o
The good reason is simple...
Khan has the tv date with Sky and HBO. Changing to a different date which suits both networks aswell as suiting Khan and his opponent (Peterson in this case) is difficult.
Haye and Wladimir have supposedly been fighting each other for 18 months. I don't blame Sky for not messing Khan about to put on a fight which may or may not end up taking place.
And also, in the long run it makes better financial sense for Sky.
Think about it - Haye - Klitschko PPV
or
Chisora - Klitschko PPV
Haye - TBA PPV
Haye - Klitschko PPV
I know which option i'd go for if i was top brass at Sky. And it would be option that doesn't piss their only other PPV star off.
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ono
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TheMacMagician
Decent stay busy fight, but not a huge fight for him to bring home to his adoring british public..... I'd rather watch Khan Maidana II at the MEN.....
I just get this felling that if Judah beats Mabuza that we'll be seeing Judah vs Khan after Peterson too and not vs the Bradley/Alexander winner. Something tells me I might be right for once.
I read a while ago that there was a rematch clause inserted into the Bradley - Alexander fight by both fighters, so it's likely that they will be busy until the back end of 2011 anyway.
So it makes sense for Khan to beat Peterson and then cash in against Judah. I mean he's already beaten Kotelnik, Malignaggi and Maidana so he doesn't have loads of options unless he rematches either Prescott or Maidana.
I'd said this before. Judah is going to get a title and become interesting to Pacman. If Judah wins this IBF title, look for Judah vs Pacman. Judah has a name and can say he gave Mayweather a tough 4 rounds. Plus he brings a glass chin!!!
If not Pacman, Judah vs JMM is going down.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
It's a good stay busy fight. Peterson hung in there versus Ortiz and looked good in spots. Khan should beat him easily, but there aren't many out there Khan won't beat easily. Why not Ortiz? GB not ready to put him in that tough yet?
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If Khan vs Peterson is PPV, Chisora vs Wlad won't be.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Definitely not a PPV I'll be buying. It's a decent fight wile he's waiting for bigger things, but it should be fairly one sided.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Agree mate, I won't be buying it. Not a chance. That's one fight I'll stream.
Haye said Sky didn't want two PPVs in one month so if they weren't willing to accommodate Haye/Wlad as a ppv, Chisora vs Wlad should be 'free'. He isn't a big enough name to demand a ppv, anyhow. He'll get battered by Wlad and then fall back to British level where he belongs.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Even chavez jr is shaking his head in disbelief that more than five people would pay for either of those fights on ppv
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
the exact kind of "homecoming" fight we should come to expect nowadays
Peterson will sell over well as a bold, brash US fighter coming to end the reign of a brit, he doesnt have the pedigree to suggest he can do so but to your average fight fan it`ll appear on paper to be a great fight.
khan in 10
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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koppas
If Khan vs Peterson is PPV, Chisora vs Wlad won't be.
Perhaps you're right.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
I don't rate Khan at all, he is a protected species. It's all hype and very little substance, the Prescott loss has been swept under the carpet and he's been given a dream run ever since. Beating an old Barrera means nothing, this is not a mega fight , it's a mega con. Bradley beat Peterson a shut out!
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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THE THIRD MAN
I don't rate Khan at all, he is a protected species. It's all hype and very little substance, the Prescott loss has been swept under the carpet and he's been given a dream run ever since. Beating an old Barrera means nothing, this is not a mega fight , it's a mega con. Bradley beat Peterson a shut out!
:vd:
On paper prior to the Alexander/Bradely fight for me he has the best record at 140, wins over the current number 4 and 5 and solid win over Paulie, he has just turned 24 ffs, can't fucking please anyone, Jesus christ. :rolleyes:
Dream run? he shut out the guy who just got robbed by Alexander and just beat the hardest pucher in the divison.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
The shameless ducking of Paul McCloskey continues....
;D
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Certainly not ppv worthy but decent enough go to keep Khan in spotlight. I dont see it as a gimme. He's fought Maidana who has you 100% power conscious and prior a Paulie Maliginaggi who was throwing nerf balls at him. Might take him a while to adjust to Peterson, a good blend of straight hitting with movement, a chin and tried experience. Don't see upset but if ever a peaking guy could get caught sleeping its in these "stay busy" fights with durable veteran.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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No Contest
The shameless ducking of Paul McCloskey continues....
;D
You may yet get your wish
Khan vs McCloskey a Possibility For April 16 Clash? - Boxing News
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Ant Live
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miles
Peterson was totally outclassed by Bradley and extremely lucky to get a draw against Ortiz. Sounds about right for a ''come back home'' fight. Save the good stuff for across the Atlantic, eh Khan? And on the way get in the way of a HW megafight too.
The audacity of that young man!
I like Peterson, but you right. Seems like he's only a B level fighter, and won't get over the hump. He will be a tough fight for any opponent, but don't have the polish skills or the KO power to get to the next level.
I'm not sure if Khan has KO power, but the body shot he put on MM was vicious. What I do know is, if he gets hits flush, his gameplan changes.
It's not a PPV fight but interesting to see what each of them bring to the fight.
B fighter vs B fighter. Only difference is one B fighter (Con) has more hype than the other one. Either way only an idiot who doesn't know the sport of Boxing will call this an easy fight. It's 50-50 fight
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Originally Posted by
HattonTheHammer
the exact kind of "homecoming" fight we should come to expect nowadays
Peterson will sell over well as a bold, brash US fighter coming to end the reign of a brit, he doesnt have the pedigree to suggest he can do so but to your average fight fan it`ll appear on paper to be a great fight.
khan in 10
I could pretty much buy it. Another Top Rank all round event by Uncle Bob.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Originally Posted by
THE THIRD MAN
I don't rate Khan at all, he is a protected species. It's all hype and very little substance, the Prescott loss has been swept under the carpet and he's been given a dream run ever since. Beating an old Barrera means nothing, this is not a mega fight , it's a mega con. Bradley beat Peterson a shut out!
Worst post i've probably ever read on here. ;D
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
No Contest and Bilbo were on to something, it is happening apparently as Peterson demanded too high a figure...
BBC Sport - Amir Khan 'happy' to fight Paul McCloskey
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
I like the McCloskey fight myself
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Khan is fighting mc who ?? Guess he figures if he couldn't outbox peterson or in case of emergency out run him it's too big of a risk. Hey beating this mc whoever definatly puts him in line to fight floyd though right ? Amazing. To khans credit it's not like too many others are fighting the best out there either.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Mar
Khan is fighting mc who ?? Guess he figures if he couldn't outbox peterson or in case of emergency out run him it's too big of a risk. Hey beating this mc whoever definatly puts him in line to fight floyd though right ? Amazing. To khans credit it's not like too many others are fighting the best out there either.
Its Paul McCloskey, learn the name.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
Amazed by how few seem to know anything about him
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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Mar
Khan is fighting mc who ?? Guess he figures if he couldn't outbox peterson or in case of emergency out run him it's too big of a risk. Hey beating this mc whoever definatly puts him in line to fight floyd though right ? Amazing. To khans credit it's not like too many others are fighting the best out there either.
Pathetic haha, maybe Peterson who was offered his biggest payday by a country mile didn't fancy the job was the real reason. ;)
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iamasadlittleboy
Amazed by how few seem to know anything about him
His resume is shocking to put it nicely, his next defence was against some bum he is/was 1/33 on to beat. Not surprised no one knows who he is.
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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skel1983
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iamasadlittleboy
Amazed by how few seem to know anything about him
His resume is shocking to put it nicely, his next defence was against some bum he is/was 1/33 on to beat. Not surprised no one knows who he is.
European champion, ring ranked...Well known in Ireland, moderately well known in Britain where he has beaten most of the other LWW. I'd have thought Some Americans would have had some idea about him.
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If HBO give the seal of approval this is the most likely fight.
McCloskey closing in on world title shot
Paul McCloksey: ‘Dudey’ Khan do damage to Amir on his own doorstep
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Re: Khan v Peterson April 16th M.E.N Arena, Manchester, England..
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iamasadlittleboy
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Originally Posted by
skel1983
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Originally Posted by
iamasadlittleboy
Amazed by how few seem to know anything about him
His resume is shocking to put it nicely, his next defence was against some bum he is/was 1/33 on to beat. Not surprised no one knows who he is.
European champion, ring ranked...Well known in Ireland, moderately well known in Britain where he has beaten most of the other LWW. I'd have thought Some Americans would have had some idea about him.
Barry Morrison,Nigel wright and Colin Lynes not exactly impressive is it mate?
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skel1983
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Originally Posted by
iamasadlittleboy
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Originally Posted by
skel1983
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Originally Posted by
iamasadlittleboy
Amazed by how few seem to know anything about him
His resume is shocking to put it nicely, his next defence was against some bum he is/was 1/33 on to beat. Not surprised no one knows who he is.
European champion, ring ranked...Well known in Ireland, moderately well known in Britain where he has beaten most of the other LWW. I'd have thought Some Americans would have had some idea about him.
Barry Morrison,Nigel wright and Colin Lynes not exactly impressive is it mate?
Not much worse than Damian Fuller, Willy Blain and Lanardo Tyner. Though Lauri isn't a bad win either for Dudey. Problem is he's been fighting down to his opponents level recently which has been annoying to watch.
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