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Dont be silly, he doesnt even deserve a shot, he wouldn't beat Kell Brook.
He has wasted numerous opportunities and is just a media commentator now.
Amazing that he still gets good money fights, albeit against carefully selected opponents.
The thing about Khan is that the general boxing public would respect him more if he went to avenge his losses (Garcia and Peterson) rather than chasing after Floyd. I agree that he doesn't even best Kel Brook never mind Floyd!!!
I go back and forth on this one. On one hand Khan is "chinny" and has lost to Garcia, Prescott and Peterson, all of whom are a full level (or three!) less than Floyd. On the other hand, I think he has the following things going for him:
1) speedy boxers will bother Floyd more than straight ahead brawlers, and Khan is fast/talented. Style wise, this is a bad match up for Floyd in my opinion, especially a 37 year old Floyd.
2) while Floyd can punch, I don't think he hits as hard as Garcia or Prescott, and I don't see him knocking Khan out with one shot. This isn't to say that Khan will be able to neglect his defense and just walk in on Floyd, just saying I don't see Floyd's shots having the same affect as those other guys' shots.
3) Khan has looked horrible in fights where he overlooks the opponent. That won't be the case here at all. If anything, I expect Khan to be up for this fight and be sharper than we've seen him in years, or maybe ever. Khan seemed to take zab seriously and I feel that he was very sharp in that fight.
I feel that Khan will give Floyd problems, perhaps more than Maidana did during their first fight. Chin, stamina and ability to adapt are my biggest questions/concerns with Khan beating Floyd, and I think all three will play a factor in the outcome. I see Khan giving Floyd nightmares through the first half of the fight. Floyd's stamina advantage will allow him to start applying the pressure and coming out ahead in more and more if the exchanges. I look for Floyd go buzz him late and score at least one knockdown. I would bet on Floyd winning a close decision thanks to a knockdown late, and having to fight hard and come from behind to do it. I wouldn't be overly surprised if Floyd got the late stoppage either though...
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Originally Posted by ykdadamaja
I think floyd would win but if he can't hurt khan he's in big trouble IMO
Khan has speed to burn trouble is Amir attacks in a straight line, so he would be open to Floyds
counter punches, if he can attack for different angles to improve his chances.
Good fight if it's made a difficult defence for Floyd, yes why not lets get it on.:)
His concentration drifts away from him too, that would be a big problem against Floyd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bando
I think he did well against Collazo, but, to be kind, I do think Collazo was in over his head.
My biggest complaint with Khan is that he thinks he should jump to the head of the line.
What the hell, maybe it is the Brits turn again, Floyd does have a nondiscrimination attitude as far a countries are concerned. Like you said, let's get it on.
True. Khan moves to the left and right, but not when he's punching. Khan punches in a straight line and unless he doubles up to counter act Floyd's counter punching, I don't see him being effective.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dia bando
I think Kell Brook is much more deserving.
Khan has the talent and speed but he just doesn't have the speed.
And before people say "OH MAYWEATHER DOESN'T HIT HARD, KHAN SURVIVED AGAINST MUCH BIGGER PUNCHERS, ECT", that's true, but he's never fought a guy with the speed, accuracy and skill of Mayweather and he's going to get hit with more clean, quality shots than the slow plodders were able to hit him with.
I don't think any of the young guns, like Thurman, Garcia and Brook, needs to get any where near Floyd. It will only damage their stock in the long run, and their legacy will be ruined- Floyd will most likely win.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
There needs to be a build up of a Brook/Garcia/Thurman threeway. There needs to be a build up for these three. I see a SRL/Hearns/Duran thing playing out here.
Why cant khan fight robert guerrero?
Maybe Khan could have success, but I think Floyd would manage to find a way to win.
Floyd is VERY good at adapting.
He would probably start off okay and fold by the later rounds. He still has a bad habit of punching wide. Brook vs Khan makes the most sense in an elimination fight for Mayweather.
I been away with limited internet access
has Khan not even got an opponent in the frame yet for December ?!?
Get a move on man !
To be fair and honest, I think Khan would do well against Floyd. Floyd has slowed some, like everyone knew he would eventually. I'm not saying Floyd would lose or the fight would even be that close, but anything can happen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
Khan is very good, he has plenty of hand speed, good movement, showed good stamina and focus against Collazo.
If Khan can stay focused every second of the fight he'll do well, if not Floyd will make him pay.
Tired or relaxed fighters are Floyd's bread and butter.
Khan has the speed and height but how long will that last against Floyd? Floyd will adjust and find a way to beat Amir. There is no way Amir Khan deserves a fight against Floyd as he is not tested against real welterweights. His accomplishments at light welter do not stand up to him being in the same ring as Floyd. If Khan earned it by beating Brooks/Thurman he should get the fight but there is no way they will risk it unless they have to.
That's what I've been saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
People go on and on about Khan's speed. You need more than speed to beat Floyd.
People base the idea that Khan would challenge Floyd on his fight against Collazo. Fighting old, shot Collazo is not a good measuring stick for how someone would do against Floyd.
Khan wants Floyd and if he sits on his hands until May 2015 he will do it. More than likely he will have to fight December and that will be a light punching welterweight. If he does not get Floyd he will have to fight Brooks. I hope he has to fight Brooks.Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_AddictThat's what I've been saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
People go on and on about Khan's speed. You need more than speed to beat Floyd.
People base the idea that Khan would challenge Floyd on his fight against Collazo. Fighting old, shot Collazo is not a good measuring stick for how someone would do against Floyd.
He wanted an immediate rematch with Garcia and offer 1 mil to Garcia for the fight which was turned down and rightfully so, Khan beats him easily in rematch. I had him winning the Peterson fight and it should at least be a NC considering he failed the post fight drug test.Quote:
Originally Posted by The PocketRocket
Khan deserves a shot at Floyd just as much as most of Floyds opponents do and of all the fighters out there with a realistic chance of fighting him I give him the best shot of beating him
This is why I sometimes hate boxing.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterKhan wants Floyd and if he sits on his hands until May 2015 he will do it. More than likely he will have to fight December and that will be a light punching welterweight. If he does not get Floyd he will have to fight Brooks. I hope he has to fight Brooks.Quote:
Originally Posted by VG_AddictThat's what I've been saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
People go on and on about Khan's speed. You need more than speed to beat Floyd.
People base the idea that Khan would challenge Floyd on his fight against Collazo. Fighting old, shot Collazo is not a good measuring stick for how someone would do against Floyd.
Khan HAS to fight a live opponent in december to get the may date or even next december.
Garcia should get the chance before khan.
Khan v Garcia would be a good fight and eliminator to fight Floyd. At welterweight Khan has advantage as he has fought at the weight and he can gain revenge.
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Originally Posted by beenKOed
I think his speed and skill would definitely trouble Floyd. I just think eventually he'd catch that lead right and Floyd would get him out of there.
Yea but Garcia and his dad have said loads of times they don't want to give khan a rematch. I think they know it's a very risky fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Khan then moves on to Peterson.Quote:
Originally Posted by g3org3Yea but Garcia and his dad have said loads of times they don't want to give khan a rematch. I think they know it's a very risky fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Garcia is overrated. I hope Floyd doesn't fight Garcia, that is a nothing fight with no intrigue. I feel like Khan is the better challenge for Floyd and would win a rematch with Garcia pretty easily. Thurman is too green, and brooks isn't ready at this point. The fighters I would like to see Fliyd defend against would be:
1) Manny
2) GGG (won't hold it against Floyd or blame him if he doesn't make this one)
3) Khan
4) Brooks
5) Cotto
Thurman is far more dangerous for Floyd than Khan. Thurman would wipe the floor with Khan.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod
hasn't he beaten him already? What is there to prove here?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod
I wasn't going to reply to this thread because it drives me nuts, but I never cease to be amazed at the way Khan fans (and most Brits)brush over the facts and bang on about that "quick hands will cause Floyd problems" bullshit. Khan is not in Floyd's class and doesn't deserve to make the money that people that get in the ring with Floyd make.
Thurman may turn out to be more dangerous than Khan, but I do t feel that he is now. Khan has a great amateur pedigree and has fought on a larger stage. Khan is hard to quantify because he takes people light, is chinny, and is inconsistent. When he is up for a fight, however, I feel that he will be tough to beat.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterThurman is far more dangerous for Floyd than Khan. Thurman would wipe the floor with Khan.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeeod
Khan has too many flaws to beat Floyd.
How about Herrera vs Khan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Khan will only get the fight if Floyd wants to fight in UK - I heard something that he fancied a bit of the Wembley thing after seeing Froch Groves ?
I still say Khan has the right style of everyone to give Floyd problems and worry he is going to get Floyd at the 'right' time....
Wembley Stadium is now a WORLD venue, thanks to Froch/Groves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKO
It's always been around. But that Froch/Groves extravaganza, it is topping as one of the premier destinations for major fights with main international stars.
khan ıs too fast for floyd, and floyd has no power to hurt even the dodgy chın of khan. good matchup for khan, bad for floyd.