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Despite Amir Khan’s undoubted talent, he seems to make the same amateurish mistakes over and over and obviously isn’t blessed in the punch-resistance department. Is it reasonable to think that Frank Warren matched him with Barrera to, if he loses, rid himself of a costly white elephant? Perhaps he feels his time and money would be better used with his recent amateur signings?
Thoughts on this theory?
hmm, it's a theory. One you buy in to?
Yeah maybe;)
5 Million invested in Degale, Saunders and Gavin already so......
With the current economy I wouldnt sink that kind of coin in to anyone right now
I think Gavin alone will go much further than Khan ever will and certain other people know too.
Earning another bumper pay day against an all time ring legend at a sold out MEN arena.
Think if you asked john murray whether amir khan was getting a rough ride he`d put you in your place ;D
I remember Khan looking scared and pretty shocked when they announced this.
Thought he didn't want to know at all at the time;)
I think he's just decided to cash in now, either he'll sink or swim, but Frank had to get a big name opponent since Khan is contracted to PPV. Roach seems confident in Khan for this one, it really is do or die IMO.
So are you saying that Frank isn't currently making any money out of Amir Smash?Quote:
Originally Posted by smashup
I don't really know about the business side but assumed that Warren was pocketing nice tidy sums with his Sky PPV's with Amir taking on softish opponents like Osin Fagin and Michael Gomez etc?
Are you saying that Amir costs him too much?
I guess it's possible, I expect Amir and his entourage probably expect pretty sizeable paychecks already?
It's definitely going to make him a whole lot more money if Khan does beat Barrera, although if Barrera has anything left I think Amir gets KO'd.
Freddie Roach has Taken Pac to 2 wins over Barrera so he knows how to beat Barrera so he must have confidance in his man to pull it off but i keep thinking Breidis Prescott all over again because this is still Marco Antonio Barrera.
Coming off his one round KO and the shaky moments that came prior...yeah you can call it his make or break fight.What ever happens,ecspecially if he wins its..."what a rebound,he's just bested a ring legend and future HOF fighter".If he losses,more of the same but Warren slowly turns to the next big thing & prospect.
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Originally Posted by BilboSo are you saying that Frank isn't currently making any money out of Amir Smash?Quote:
Originally Posted by smashup
I don't really know about the business side but assumed that Warren was pocketing nice tidy sums with his Sky PPV's with Amir taking on softish opponents like Osin Fagin and Michael Gomez etc?
Are you saying that Amir costs him too much?
I guess it's possible, I expect Amir and his entourage probably expect pretty sizeable paychecks already?
It's definitely going to make him a whole lot more money if Khan does beat Barrera, although if Barrera has anything left I think Amir gets KO'd.
Who knows how much Khan gets per fight, what PPV % and how much Roach's help is costing Warren?
Obviously he's making a profit but how much is unknown.
Wasn't Roach in Juarez's corner against Barrera?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tysonbruno
And as we've all said...Khan ain't Pacquiao. Speed, check, keeps busy, check, angles, no, defence, no, experience no, chin:-X
Amir Khan is probably the most famous boxer in the UK for non-boxing fans. Some of my friends who aren't into boxing knew who Khan was but didn't know much about anyone else. This is probably for 2 reasons. First his Olympic medal at 17 and his exposure on ITV. He was a fighter who non-boxing fans talked about because he was hyped so much. He was then moved to PPV. I went down to the pub with a few mates to watch his fight against Prescott. After the fight people weren't really bothered with him anymore because he was so rubbish.
I think by getting a fight with Barrera, Warren is trying to raise awareness of Khan again. Everyone knew Nazism Hammed and the only person to beat him is Barrera. This makes Barrera quite a big name in the UK to people who don't watch boxing much. If Khan can beat Barrera then people will think he's better than Naz and maybe start following Khan again.
I think it is sink or swim for Khan.
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Sorry for the big writing
I have to say, I'd be very impressed if Khan stops Barrera. And, let's face it some people get "caught." Prescott came out with a gameplan, and I think it could have just as easily been the other way around.
Barrera has no quit in him, so I hope that Khan knows he is going to have to fight a fighter that brings a good variety to the table... of course along with a complete legacy. In reality, Barrera has taken less time off in retirement than some active fighters! I am picking Barrera for this one.
So, to me, Khan losses to the slugger and then to the technician.