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Talk ov khan fighting hatton for his first fight at 147lb.not looking forward to the prospect ov this 1! Can only c 1 result hatton being a human punch bag!would have well rather it had been kel brook but thats a bit risky for that wanker khan!wot do u guys think?
what ?!?
well i guess he is a name (but to most not for fighting reasons) but this is a waste of time.
Anyway I can't do with this talking about fights after upcoming fights.
Don't know much about Peterson but am presuming he's not in there for the pay day.....
This would be a complete waste of time as far as competitive fight goes. This would be embarrasing to the Hatton name, this even after the Pac KO of Ricky !
I am trying very hard to be excited by the idea of that fight and... I just can't even see the point boxing wise.
If this is the case I advise Amir Khan to commit suicide. Hopefully Peterson kills him first.
Ha ha!a feel the exact same over this 1 guys!horrible match up! Really wouldn't surprise me if it happens! Typical khan!his last homecoming mckloskey now the this shite! The prick will c it as a money spinner and a fight for the brittish fans! Can't wait till he gets knocked out! And how hilarious would it b if it wos Mathew MAGIC hatton!lol!
Any credible source for this bit of news?
Rubbish. I'd actually give Peterson a better chance of beating Khan, and even his is slim....
Waste of time Matt Hatton is a big step backwards, he will give it his all but he isnt good enough to trouble Khan.
What is wrong with Kell Brook thought Khan might want to shut him up but it doesnt seem that way!
Total waste of time. Rather watch Khan hit a punching bag for an hour, probably be more competative. Kell would be a better fight but he would lose as well.
Think Khan would beat most people in the devision above with the exception of Manny and Floyd. Would rather see him fight Bradley (if he manned up), Devon Alexander or Maidana again.
Peterson will be interesting as he has only lost one fight to Bradley and is quite fast. 18 out of 26 knock outs so thats not bad either.
Khan should fight Kell Brooks if he is serious about challenging Floyd.
YAWN. Absolutely no interest in this one, and is a big step down from Zab Judah and even Malignaggi IMO.
I think khan would be entitled to an easier fight before he fights mayweather in a weight class thats new to him
Im sure hatton doesnt see it that way mind, he did after all go the distance with a superstar at light middle
And Hatton will go the distance with another super star at welterweight.Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44
What about Brook for Khan i no it's to much Brook clean's his clock.;D:sheep:
Oh look, another pointless, whiny Khan bashing thread, moaning about something that hasn't even happened...
Some of you guys are mentals.
Since when has Khan been taking easy fights? He's not the number 1 rated guy at 140lbs according to the Ring magazine because he's fighting nobodies. He's fighting the best and beating the best.
Peterson is another continuation of that, very solid fighter and Khan is travelling to his back yard.
Here's an idea, why not wait until Khan moves up and actually names an opponent before you all bitch about who it is.
;D:sheep::allhail: Can i ask doe's anyone on the forum go to any LIVE FIGHTS? O by the way i have seen Khan Fight LIVE have YOU. and also Brook.
Well done. Looks like someone deserves cookie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bando
Hopefully people give Khan some respect when he goes up to 147 and fights Kell Brook instead of Matthew Hatton. Thats a dangerous fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
Khan should fight Kell Brook IMO, domestically its a much better and challenging fight. Khan would beat Hatton faily easily I think.
Khans a good fighter..i just want to see him fight pac and avenge loss.
Freddie says this fight is going to happen as there no one else for pacman to fight.
This fight would not be fair on Kell Brook. He needs a challenging fight in the top 10 before he takes on the elites of a devision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I agree that Matt Hatton would be a waste of time. Khan should go straight to the top and fight Berto, Ortiz, Mosley or Mike Jones.
What should realy happen is that Khan and Bradley should fight and whoever wins should take on either Pac or Mayweather.
I think for a fighter like Kell Brook he could do with fighting Khan for a high risk fight which potentially could go either way for him. He has got talent, and if he risked that to try and land a big fight with khan you never know how it could go. As a 147 fighter he is good and for the uk fans it would be a much better fight than a Hatton showdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeightonThis fight would not be fair on Kell Brook. He needs a challenging fight in the top 10 before he takes on the elites of a devision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I agree that Matt Hatton would be a waste of time. Khan should go straight to the top and fight Berto, Ortiz, Mosley or Mike Jones.
What should realy happen is that Khan and Bradley should fight and whoever wins should take on either Pac or Mayweather.
I do understand what you mean that it wouldnt be fair for Kell Brook to take a big risk, because Amir Khan is a very good fighter and the loss could potentially ruin his career because he does have the capability to grow stronger in the 147 weight class. But if Amir is planning on having a UK fight I would prefer it to be against Brook not Hatton.
But Kell is a top ranked 147 fighter now and he should be reaching high.
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Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI think for a fighter like Kell Brook he could do with fighting Khan for a high risk fight which potentially could go either way for him. He has got talent, and if he risked that to try and land a big fight with khan you never know how it could go. As a 147 fighter he is good and for the uk fans it would be a much better fight than a Hatton showdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeightonThis fight would not be fair on Kell Brook. He needs a challenging fight in the top 10 before he takes on the elites of a devision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I agree that Matt Hatton would be a waste of time. Khan should go straight to the top and fight Berto, Ortiz, Mosley or Mike Jones.
What should realy happen is that Khan and Bradley should fight and whoever wins should take on either Pac or Mayweather.
I do understand what you mean that it wouldnt be fair for Kell Brook to take a big risk, because Amir Khan is a very good fighter and the loss could potentially ruin his career because he does have the capability to grow stronger in the 147 weight class. But if Amir is planning on having a UK fight I would prefer it to be against Brook not Hatton.
But Kell is a top ranked 147 fighter now and he should be reaching high.
I don't understand how the risk would be worth it for Khan either.
He's only been at 140 for a few fights, and if he moved to 147 it would be for one reason...Floyd Mayweather.
It would be a stupid move imo to fight a really live guy as a tune up for Floyd. Why risk getting derailed and seeing your multi million pound payday go up in smoke?
For what exactly? If he fought Brook and won, well Brook was unproven, probably not world class after all. If he fought and lost, then no Floyd fight.
I don't understand the logic of some fans on this site. What they really want is for Amir to lose. And thus they want him to face the guy that they think poses the biggest threat to upsetting him. Hatton is no good, Khan will easily win that, so let's go with Brooks, more chance of an upset.
But Khan doesn't want to be upset right before a megafight with Floyd. It would be a pointless risk. He can fight Floyd, and then fight Brook after.
To his absolute credit however Amir has never ducked any fighter. He took on the biggest puncher in the weight class in Maidana. He then offered Bradley an unprecedented 50/50 split to fight him even though he generates around 80 percent of the income and now he's fighting Peterson, in Peterson's back yard.
He's more likely to go for Brook anyway, as his heart overules his head.
But Hatton would be a sensible choice for a test the water fight at 147. He has the rest of his career after a Floyd fight to take on Kell Brook.
FIghters almost always take a soft touch when moving up in weight. Floyd Mayweather fought Shamba fucking Mitchell in his first fight at 147 for Christsakes. If this was about anyone other than Khan we'd just be talking about how interested we were in seeing how he looks in a new weight class.
I just believe if Khan is to take on Floyd at 147 a fight with Kell Brook would be a good UK fight before he has the fight in america. Kell Brook is a good 147 fighter and I feel that Khan is at the stage in his career that he should be having big fights. He should be taking risks against good fighters because he is at the stage where he should be fighting good fighters every time. Beating Hatton at 147 proves nothing, beating Brook does. Brook is a top ranked fighter, Hatton isnt. I think Khan has enough class to get by Brook and he should take the risk IMO. I think a victory over Brook would be good for Khans resume, hes an undeafted prospect that brings something to the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by BilboQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI think for a fighter like Kell Brook he could do with fighting Khan for a high risk fight which potentially could go either way for him. He has got talent, and if he risked that to try and land a big fight with khan you never know how it could go. As a 147 fighter he is good and for the uk fans it would be a much better fight than a Hatton showdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeightonThis fight would not be fair on Kell Brook. He needs a challenging fight in the top 10 before he takes on the elites of a devision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I agree that Matt Hatton would be a waste of time. Khan should go straight to the top and fight Berto, Ortiz, Mosley or Mike Jones.
What should realy happen is that Khan and Bradley should fight and whoever wins should take on either Pac or Mayweather.
I do understand what you mean that it wouldnt be fair for Kell Brook to take a big risk, because Amir Khan is a very good fighter and the loss could potentially ruin his career because he does have the capability to grow stronger in the 147 weight class. But if Amir is planning on having a UK fight I would prefer it to be against Brook not Hatton.
But Kell is a top ranked 147 fighter now and he should be reaching high.
I don't understand how the risk would be worth it for Khan either.
He's only been at 140 for a few fights, and if he moved to 147 it would be for one reason...Floyd Mayweather.
It would be a stupid move imo to fight a really live guy as a tune up for Floyd. Why risk getting derailed and seeing your multi million pound payday go up in smoke?
For what exactly? If he fought Brook and won, well Brook was unproven, probably not world class after all. If he fought and lost, then no Floyd fight.
I don't understand the logic of some fans on this site. What they really want is for Amir to lose. And thus they want him to face the guy that they think poses the biggest threat to upsetting him. Hatton is no good, Khan will easily win that, so let's go with Brooks, more chance of an upset.
But Khan doesn't want to be upset right before a megafight with Floyd. It would be a pointless risk. He can fight Floyd, and then fight Brook after.
To his absolute credit however Amir has never ducked any fighter. He took on the biggest puncher in the weight class in Maidana. He then offered Bradley an unprecedented 50/50 split to fight him even though he generates around 80 percent of the income and now he's fighting Peterson, in Peterson's back yard.
He's more likely to go for Brook anyway, as his heart overules his head.
But Hatton would be a sensible choice for a test the water fight at 147. He has the rest of his career after a Floyd fight to take on Kell Brook.
Basically, what Bilbo says makes sense. Why the fuck would he fight Brook?
But there would be no point in fighting Brook until he at least holds a title. So Brook needs to fight Semchecnko and beat him. Then he needs to defend it and build up some sort of following outside of Sheffield. Then there would be real interest in a Khan - Brook fight. No point in rushing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI just believe if Khan is to take on Floyd at 147 a fight with Kell Brook would be a good UK fight before he has the fight in america. Kell Brook is a good 147 fighter and I feel that Khan is at the stage in his career that he should be having big fights. He should be taking risks against good fighters because he is at the stage where he should be fighting good fighters every time. Beating Hatton at 147 proves nothing, beating Brook does. Brook is a top ranked fighter, Hatton isnt. I think Khan has enough class to get by Brook and he should take the risk IMO. I think a victory over Brook would be good for Khans resume, hes an undeafted prospect that brings something to the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by BilboQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI think for a fighter like Kell Brook he could do with fighting Khan for a high risk fight which potentially could go either way for him. He has got talent, and if he risked that to try and land a big fight with khan you never know how it could go. As a 147 fighter he is good and for the uk fans it would be a much better fight than a Hatton showdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeightonThis fight would not be fair on Kell Brook. He needs a challenging fight in the top 10 before he takes on the elites of a devision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I agree that Matt Hatton would be a waste of time. Khan should go straight to the top and fight Berto, Ortiz, Mosley or Mike Jones.
What should realy happen is that Khan and Bradley should fight and whoever wins should take on either Pac or Mayweather.
I do understand what you mean that it wouldnt be fair for Kell Brook to take a big risk, because Amir Khan is a very good fighter and the loss could potentially ruin his career because he does have the capability to grow stronger in the 147 weight class. But if Amir is planning on having a UK fight I would prefer it to be against Brook not Hatton.
But Kell is a top ranked 147 fighter now and he should be reaching high.
I don't understand how the risk would be worth it for Khan either.
He's only been at 140 for a few fights, and if he moved to 147 it would be for one reason...Floyd Mayweather.
It would be a stupid move imo to fight a really live guy as a tune up for Floyd. Why risk getting derailed and seeing your multi million pound payday go up in smoke?
For what exactly? If he fought Brook and won, well Brook was unproven, probably not world class after all. If he fought and lost, then no Floyd fight.
I don't understand the logic of some fans on this site. What they really want is for Amir to lose. And thus they want him to face the guy that they think poses the biggest threat to upsetting him. Hatton is no good, Khan will easily win that, so let's go with Brooks, more chance of an upset.
But Khan doesn't want to be upset right before a megafight with Floyd. It would be a pointless risk. He can fight Floyd, and then fight Brook after.
To his absolute credit however Amir has never ducked any fighter. He took on the biggest puncher in the weight class in Maidana. He then offered Bradley an unprecedented 50/50 split to fight him even though he generates around 80 percent of the income and now he's fighting Peterson, in Peterson's back yard.
He's more likely to go for Brook anyway, as his heart overules his head.
But Hatton would be a sensible choice for a test the water fight at 147. He has the rest of his career after a Floyd fight to take on Kell Brook.
If Khan went.....Peterson, Bradley (or a move up to 147 if Bradley won't take the fight), Hatton, Brook, Mayweather, i'd be fairly happy with that.
I do understand what you are saying but you can look at Hatton and think as to why he should fight him? Hatton has no title, or no real names on his record. Fair enough it would be a keep busy fight and a victory for Khan however I just feel even if Brook doesnt have a title he would be a better win for Khan prior to a potential Mayweather show down. I do feel Khan does need to fight Peterson and clear up the 140 weight class with a fight with Bradley, which would be a strong test for Khan. Lets hope Brook can have a big fight next and build a stronger name, would be good to see him in with Khan in the near future.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoBut there would be no point in fighting Brook until he at least holds a title. So Brook needs to fight Semchecnko and beat him. Then he needs to defend it and build up some sort of following outside of Sheffield. Then there would be real interest in a Khan - Brook fight. No point in rushing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI just believe if Khan is to take on Floyd at 147 a fight with Kell Brook would be a good UK fight before he has the fight in america. Kell Brook is a good 147 fighter and I feel that Khan is at the stage in his career that he should be having big fights. He should be taking risks against good fighters because he is at the stage where he should be fighting good fighters every time. Beating Hatton at 147 proves nothing, beating Brook does. Brook is a top ranked fighter, Hatton isnt. I think Khan has enough class to get by Brook and he should take the risk IMO. I think a victory over Brook would be good for Khans resume, hes an undeafted prospect that brings something to the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by BilboQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI think for a fighter like Kell Brook he could do with fighting Khan for a high risk fight which potentially could go either way for him. He has got talent, and if he risked that to try and land a big fight with khan you never know how it could go. As a 147 fighter he is good and for the uk fans it would be a much better fight than a Hatton showdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeightonThis fight would not be fair on Kell Brook. He needs a challenging fight in the top 10 before he takes on the elites of a devision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I agree that Matt Hatton would be a waste of time. Khan should go straight to the top and fight Berto, Ortiz, Mosley or Mike Jones.
What should realy happen is that Khan and Bradley should fight and whoever wins should take on either Pac or Mayweather.
I do understand what you mean that it wouldnt be fair for Kell Brook to take a big risk, because Amir Khan is a very good fighter and the loss could potentially ruin his career because he does have the capability to grow stronger in the 147 weight class. But if Amir is planning on having a UK fight I would prefer it to be against Brook not Hatton.
But Kell is a top ranked 147 fighter now and he should be reaching high.
I don't understand how the risk would be worth it for Khan either.
He's only been at 140 for a few fights, and if he moved to 147 it would be for one reason...Floyd Mayweather.
It would be a stupid move imo to fight a really live guy as a tune up for Floyd. Why risk getting derailed and seeing your multi million pound payday go up in smoke?
For what exactly? If he fought Brook and won, well Brook was unproven, probably not world class after all. If he fought and lost, then no Floyd fight.
I don't understand the logic of some fans on this site. What they really want is for Amir to lose. And thus they want him to face the guy that they think poses the biggest threat to upsetting him. Hatton is no good, Khan will easily win that, so let's go with Brooks, more chance of an upset.
But Khan doesn't want to be upset right before a megafight with Floyd. It would be a pointless risk. He can fight Floyd, and then fight Brook after.
To his absolute credit however Amir has never ducked any fighter. He took on the biggest puncher in the weight class in Maidana. He then offered Bradley an unprecedented 50/50 split to fight him even though he generates around 80 percent of the income and now he's fighting Peterson, in Peterson's back yard.
He's more likely to go for Brook anyway, as his heart overules his head.
But Hatton would be a sensible choice for a test the water fight at 147. He has the rest of his career after a Floyd fight to take on Kell Brook.
If Khan went.....Peterson, Bradley (or a move up to 147 if Bradley won't take the fight), Hatton, Brook, Mayweather, i'd be fairly happy with that.
Yeah Brook would look better on his resume, but Hatton would probably be better for his bank balance....or at least comparable. There's just no rush for him to fight Brook yet as Brook's still making his name. He might aswell fight him when he's a household name, in a unification fight for a lot more money. Much less risk and much bigger reward.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI do understand what you are saying but you can look at Hatton and think as to why he should fight him? Hatton has no title, or no real names on his record. Fair enough it would be a keep busy fight and a victory for Khan however I just feel even if Brook doesnt have a title he would be a better win for Khan prior to a potential Mayweather show down. I do feel Khan does need to fight Peterson and clear up the 140 weight class with a fight with Bradley, which would be a strong test for Khan. Lets hope Brook can have a big fight next and build a stronger name, would be good to see him in with Khan in the near future.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoBut there would be no point in fighting Brook until he at least holds a title. So Brook needs to fight Semchecnko and beat him. Then he needs to defend it and build up some sort of following outside of Sheffield. Then there would be real interest in a Khan - Brook fight. No point in rushing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI just believe if Khan is to take on Floyd at 147 a fight with Kell Brook would be a good UK fight before he has the fight in america. Kell Brook is a good 147 fighter and I feel that Khan is at the stage in his career that he should be having big fights. He should be taking risks against good fighters because he is at the stage where he should be fighting good fighters every time. Beating Hatton at 147 proves nothing, beating Brook does. Brook is a top ranked fighter, Hatton isnt. I think Khan has enough class to get by Brook and he should take the risk IMO. I think a victory over Brook would be good for Khans resume, hes an undeafted prospect that brings something to the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by BilboQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI think for a fighter like Kell Brook he could do with fighting Khan for a high risk fight which potentially could go either way for him. He has got talent, and if he risked that to try and land a big fight with khan you never know how it could go. As a 147 fighter he is good and for the uk fans it would be a much better fight than a Hatton showdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeightonThis fight would not be fair on Kell Brook. He needs a challenging fight in the top 10 before he takes on the elites of a devision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I agree that Matt Hatton would be a waste of time. Khan should go straight to the top and fight Berto, Ortiz, Mosley or Mike Jones.
What should realy happen is that Khan and Bradley should fight and whoever wins should take on either Pac or Mayweather.
I do understand what you mean that it wouldnt be fair for Kell Brook to take a big risk, because Amir Khan is a very good fighter and the loss could potentially ruin his career because he does have the capability to grow stronger in the 147 weight class. But if Amir is planning on having a UK fight I would prefer it to be against Brook not Hatton.
But Kell is a top ranked 147 fighter now and he should be reaching high.
I don't understand how the risk would be worth it for Khan either.
He's only been at 140 for a few fights, and if he moved to 147 it would be for one reason...Floyd Mayweather.
It would be a stupid move imo to fight a really live guy as a tune up for Floyd. Why risk getting derailed and seeing your multi million pound payday go up in smoke?
For what exactly? If he fought Brook and won, well Brook was unproven, probably not world class after all. If he fought and lost, then no Floyd fight.
I don't understand the logic of some fans on this site. What they really want is for Amir to lose. And thus they want him to face the guy that they think poses the biggest threat to upsetting him. Hatton is no good, Khan will easily win that, so let's go with Brooks, more chance of an upset.
But Khan doesn't want to be upset right before a megafight with Floyd. It would be a pointless risk. He can fight Floyd, and then fight Brook after.
To his absolute credit however Amir has never ducked any fighter. He took on the biggest puncher in the weight class in Maidana. He then offered Bradley an unprecedented 50/50 split to fight him even though he generates around 80 percent of the income and now he's fighting Peterson, in Peterson's back yard.
He's more likely to go for Brook anyway, as his heart overules his head.
But Hatton would be a sensible choice for a test the water fight at 147. He has the rest of his career after a Floyd fight to take on Kell Brook.
If Khan went.....Peterson, Bradley (or a move up to 147 if Bradley won't take the fight), Hatton, Brook, Mayweather, i'd be fairly happy with that.
If Khan has any real aspirations to beat Floyd then he does need to test himself against a genuinely good welterweight which does not include Hatton. No way should he fight Berto type opponent but Brooks would be a better alternative for Khan.
Because boxing is Amir Khan's career and life as well as your viewing pleasure. He has certain goals, the ultimate being a fight with Floyd Mayweather. Thus it makes sense to have a fight at 147 before going for Floyd, and it would be foolish in the extreme to set up a potential stumbling block before such a huge event.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI do understand what you are saying but you can look at Hatton and think as to why he should fight him? Hatton has no title, or no real names on his record. Fair enough it would be a keep busy fight and a victory for Khan however I just feel even if Brook doesnt have a title he would be a better win for Khan prior to a potential Mayweather show down. I do feel Khan does need to fight Peterson and clear up the 140 weight class with a fight with Bradley, which would be a strong test for Khan. Lets hope Brook can have a big fight next and build a stronger name, would be good to see him in with Khan in the near future.Quote:
Originally Posted by onoBut there would be no point in fighting Brook until he at least holds a title. So Brook needs to fight Semchecnko and beat him. Then he needs to defend it and build up some sort of following outside of Sheffield. Then there would be real interest in a Khan - Brook fight. No point in rushing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI just believe if Khan is to take on Floyd at 147 a fight with Kell Brook would be a good UK fight before he has the fight in america. Kell Brook is a good 147 fighter and I feel that Khan is at the stage in his career that he should be having big fights. He should be taking risks against good fighters because he is at the stage where he should be fighting good fighters every time. Beating Hatton at 147 proves nothing, beating Brook does. Brook is a top ranked fighter, Hatton isnt. I think Khan has enough class to get by Brook and he should take the risk IMO. I think a victory over Brook would be good for Khans resume, hes an undeafted prospect that brings something to the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by BilboQuote:
Originally Posted by Tam SeddonI think for a fighter like Kell Brook he could do with fighting Khan for a high risk fight which potentially could go either way for him. He has got talent, and if he risked that to try and land a big fight with khan you never know how it could go. As a 147 fighter he is good and for the uk fans it would be a much better fight than a Hatton showdown.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeightonThis fight would not be fair on Kell Brook. He needs a challenging fight in the top 10 before he takes on the elites of a devision.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
I agree that Matt Hatton would be a waste of time. Khan should go straight to the top and fight Berto, Ortiz, Mosley or Mike Jones.
What should realy happen is that Khan and Bradley should fight and whoever wins should take on either Pac or Mayweather.
I do understand what you mean that it wouldnt be fair for Kell Brook to take a big risk, because Amir Khan is a very good fighter and the loss could potentially ruin his career because he does have the capability to grow stronger in the 147 weight class. But if Amir is planning on having a UK fight I would prefer it to be against Brook not Hatton.
But Kell is a top ranked 147 fighter now and he should be reaching high.
I don't understand how the risk would be worth it for Khan either.
He's only been at 140 for a few fights, and if he moved to 147 it would be for one reason...Floyd Mayweather.
It would be a stupid move imo to fight a really live guy as a tune up for Floyd. Why risk getting derailed and seeing your multi million pound payday go up in smoke?
For what exactly? If he fought Brook and won, well Brook was unproven, probably not world class after all. If he fought and lost, then no Floyd fight.
I don't understand the logic of some fans on this site. What they really want is for Amir to lose. And thus they want him to face the guy that they think poses the biggest threat to upsetting him. Hatton is no good, Khan will easily win that, so let's go with Brooks, more chance of an upset.
But Khan doesn't want to be upset right before a megafight with Floyd. It would be a pointless risk. He can fight Floyd, and then fight Brook after.
To his absolute credit however Amir has never ducked any fighter. He took on the biggest puncher in the weight class in Maidana. He then offered Bradley an unprecedented 50/50 split to fight him even though he generates around 80 percent of the income and now he's fighting Peterson, in Peterson's back yard.
He's more likely to go for Brook anyway, as his heart overules his head.
But Hatton would be a sensible choice for a test the water fight at 147. He has the rest of his career after a Floyd fight to take on Kell Brook.
If Khan went.....Peterson, Bradley (or a move up to 147 if Bradley won't take the fight), Hatton, Brook, Mayweather, i'd be fairly happy with that.
No fighter has a megafight every fight, especially when moving up in weight. If he fought someone like Brook and lost, or looked bad enough that the fight with Floyd was pulled he would have been an idiot for taking that fight. Like for example, when JM Marquez went and lost to Chris John in Indonesia. Stupid fucking fight that had he had a decent promoter looking out for his interests wouldn't have happened.
Guys like Brook need to get world titles and prove themselves and then get a fight. You don't fight what appear to be the best guys when they are merely potential. You get no credit for the victory, you don't get the money, or the legacy boost, you only get derailed if you lose.
Khan needs to focus on his goal. Floyd Mayweather. Get past Peterson, then have a tune up at 147, then the big one. That's the best plan.
But wouldn't it make more sense for Khan to fight him in a year or so, when Brooks will probably be a world champion himself?Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Imo brook would give berto all he could handle and would probably winQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
Styles make fights and all that too and i think berto would be more suited to khan that brook
I really like Brook too, but I'd rather he made a step up to world class before getting thrown in with a Khan or Berto. Why the rush?Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44Imo brook would give berto all he could handle and would probably winQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
Styles make fights and all that too and i think berto would be more suited to khan that brook
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Originally Posted by BilboI really like Brook too, but I'd rather he made a step up to world class before getting thrown in with a Khan or Berto. Why the rush?Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44Imo brook would give berto all he could handle and would probably winQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
Styles make fights and all that too and i think berto would be more suited to khan that brook
yeah i agree
i wasnt saying he needs to go for a world champ next fight, i was just replying to Master's comment suggesting Brook would be an easier fight than Berto for khan
and i think Brook is just calling out khan to raise his profile rather than realistically expecting to secure the fight
having said all that, if he was offered either fight im sure he would snap their arms off
Brooks is young undefeated and wants a big name scalp, with an alleged weak chin, to make a name for himself. Khan fights a legitimate, dangerous and domestic fighter to see if he is ready for Floyd.
My i just say haveing seen both fighter live, i go for Brook because ? he is a Ingel fighter and a good one to boot.and he will be very hard to beat.And i feel he will be way to much for Khan it's just what i think.;D:sheep:
Why does Amir need to show he is ready for Floyd? Floyd has already agreed to fight him, providing he doesn't fuck up beforehand and get beat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Really?Quote:
Originally Posted by BilboWhy does Amir need to show he is ready for Floyd? Floyd has already agreed to fight him, providing he doesn't fuck up beforehand and get beat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master