Khan posted on twitter that he'd fight Cotto at 155 lbs in a heartbeat.
Who would win?
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Khan posted on twitter that he'd fight Cotto at 155 lbs in a heartbeat.
Who would win?
I would be surprised it happens and Cotto should be favourite. Khan has height and reach as well as speed but do not think he could hurt Cotto.
Interesting fight but not their first choices and loads of their preferred fights must have fallen through if they did fight one another. Plan D for both fighters.
Khan hasn't really done anything at welter and he thinks he's gonna be able to jump to middleweight? lol he beat Alexander who lost to Porter before that, his chin didn't hold up at 140 against someone who could bang, does he really think it'll hold up 2 divisions north against fighters with more power?
Oh Khan, you silly man.
All Khan wants is a big payday that he doesnt deserve, dont we all?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
For real? How bizarre. At WW it would make a lot of sense as I don't think Cotto with his height and build is bigger than that, but Khan above WW already? He is being a bit silly and is liable to be posing in his underwear at any moment. There are a lot of good fights for Khan to make at WW and he should stay there. He should try and rematch Garcia for a start. He should avoid Manny though as he might look good for a bit, but that chin is not going to hold up. Khan probably beats Mayweather though! :D
He might get chinned by Cotto but it would be funny as hell if Floyd decided not to fight Manny and Khan already had plan B in Cotto tied to.a deal :-)
exactly, there are plenty of good sellable fights for him at 147, as you said a rematch against Garcia, a fight with Thurman, Porter, Bradley, Chaves (who looked good against Bradley), Rios, Broner, Algieri, Provodnikov, Matthysse, even a rematch against Madiana or a fight against MarquezQuote:
Originally Posted by Gandalf
he has options, but he needs to steer clear from anything north of welter and from Pac or May
Why not? I think it would be a terrific fight. Khan probably has to cut a lot of weight to even make 147 with his frame and probably walks around at 170. Cotto's nothing but a chubby welter so its really a non issue. Hearns made the transition, Tito etc. There is no rule that says you have to have x amount of fights before moving up. Its 7/8 pounds. Its a yoyo sport.
I agree with you Cotto was already small at 154 and khan is bigger then he is I'd actually probably pick Khan to win if he can keep Cotto at a distance. It'd be a good fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
Why doesn't he deserve it? Bit of a daft thing to sayQuote:
Originally Posted by nuggetdotcomAll Khan wants is a big payday that he doesnt deserve, dont we all?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
He should stay at 147 where he can make the weight fine
he wants a big fight tho, what are his options at 147?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Cotto weighed 155 against Martinez, he's not a middleweight (Is there anyone on earth that doesn't think GGG would slaughter him?).
At a 155 catchweight I doubt there would be much weight difference on the night. Khan would have a height and reach advantage. Speed advantage (lol). Youth.
Why again is this a joke fight? I'd back Khan to win.
Yes, I'm hot on the trail of a big Power Ball pay off right now! By Godfrey, oh dear, and by golly!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by nuggetdotcomAll Khan wants is a big payday that he doesnt deserve, dont we all?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
One of the first things I'm going to do is throw a huge party for Saddo Boxing in Vegas!
Alcohol, women, and some set down discussions with famous fighters!
It's going to be great!!! Lol
I agree. Seriously, I think Khan is cherry picking here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
However it turned out, I'd like to see
it!
"Cherry picking".......... wow.
I'd be careful with that type of cherry picking. You don't want to reach for a cherry and find yourself with a lit cherry bomb instead.
;)
Khan v Cotto would be an intriguing if not exciting fight.
Cotto lands a brutal left hook to the body and ends it.
Credit Khan if he takes it.
Because he's come up short, too short in the past. He got a title from an ageing Zab Judah and promptly lost it to Peterson, he then got another title shot against Garcia and lost that. To give credit to his handlers they have been trying to get him the mega payday fight with Pac or PBF, which they hope will get them some of their 'investment' back, but naturally there is zero public interest in that. So now as a last ditch he's hyping a fight with a 38 year old Cotto. He might as well settle for a career ending loss to Kell Brook as opposed to any of the above, at least the Brook supporters would get a crowd in.Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44Why doesn't he deserve it? Bit of a daft thing to sayQuote:
Originally Posted by nuggetdotcomAll Khan wants is a big payday that he doesnt deserve, dont we all?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
I think so too. Khan would be busy, but Cotto used to hurt WW's and LWW's and that's all Khan is and he is a notoriously fragile one too. The Cotto jab is a strong one and as soon as Khan starts to doubt himself, the fight is on. It would perhaps be a bit like the Maidana fight except Cotto has a better boxing brain than Maidana and has beaten a lot of names.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Khan will win this fight in a shocking knock out of the over the hill Cotto
how can you promote my fight with GGG and at the same time about this trash? Space. I find it appalling and a terrible conflict of interests. BBB all the wayQuote:
Originally Posted by Fenster
Miguel Cotto by UD, he's still got a good jab, he's got good power, and Khan is shaky vs the big punchers. I think Khan lasts the distance but I believe Cotto still has it in him to hurt Amir.
You answered my question before I could ask it: and probably walks around at 170Quote:
Originally Posted by IamInuit
Just don't see the sense in this one. Just a glued together catchweight name event alone even though both are awash in challengers and top matches in their own house? I don't see Khan having anything for Cotto and almost seems a desperate shout out. Cannot see Khan taking a Cotto punch. The chin only deteriorates with a still very sharp puncher as does the instinct-need to stand your ground when a guy walks through your own.
It is desperate, he's trying to get Floyds attention through the fans. A win over Cotto might get the fans excited about a Khan vs Floyd fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
The three guys who have given Cotto bad nights (I'm not counting Margarito) are Trout, Floyd, and Manny which are all speedy boxers like Khan. I think the new Khan (the Khan we saw against Collazo and Alexander) will give Cotto fits. That's why I pick Khan if the fight happens.
Am I saying Khan is on the same level as Manny, Floyd, or Trout? No! I'm saying his speed and newfound focus will get him past Cotto.
Cotto would only need to land one left hook to Khan's chin to knock him out.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedIt is desperate, he's trying to get Floyds attention through the fans. A win over Cotto might get the fans excited about a Khan vs Floyd fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
The three guys who have given Cotto bad nights (I'm not counting Margarito) are Trout, Floyd, and Manny which are all speedy boxers like Khan. I think the new Khan (the Khan we saw against Collazo and Alexander) will give Cotto fits. That's why I pick Khan if the fight happens.
Am I saying Khan is on the same level as Manny, Floyd, or Trout? No! I'm saying his speed and newfound focus will get him past Cotto.
Cotto can also cut off the ring, has a good jab, and has great timing, which can negate Khan's speed.
Cotto has a good variety of punches and a much improved right hand compared to early on, he moves well and uses angles, he'd stop Khan and early at that, around the 4th or 5th, I haven't seen Khan do anything that would give the impression that he'd be able to beat anyone above 140 (that is worth mentioning) much less a guy who is solid at 154, shit a fight against Provodnikov at 147 would be a toss up for Khan, and he has nowhere near the skill or IQ that Cotto has in the ring
You guys are really starting to piss me off!Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales
Now, I have to see this fight happen! Nothing else will do! Lol
Collazo and Alexander are not worth a mention? Khan has looked better than ever at 147.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales
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Originally Posted by nuggetdotcomBecause he's come up short, too short in the past. He got a title from an ageing Zab Judah and promptly lost it to Peterson, he then got another title shot against Garcia and lost that. To give credit to his handlers they have been trying to get him the mega payday fight with Pac or PBF, which they hope will get them some of their 'investment' back, but naturally there is zero public interest in that. So now as a last ditch he's hyping a fight with a 38 year old Cotto. He might as well settle for a career ending loss to Kell Brook as opposed to any of the above, at least the Brook supporters would get a crowd in.Quote:
Originally Posted by erics44Why doesn't he deserve it? Bit of a daft thing to sayQuote:
Originally Posted by nuggetdotcomAll Khan wants is a big payday that he doesnt deserve, dont we all?Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
its not the fa cup, you dont go through to the next round when you win a fight and go home if you dont
He seems distractingly obsessed with Floyd and is one bad showing let alone a ko loss away from being an also ran and Mayweather deleting his number. Khan needs to worry about himself and be smart. Cotto is long in the tooth but he's also on a resurgence, mentally as well as physically, and is not a stepping stone for a chinny new welterweight. Trout was an established 154 and that was not a wash. Khan has all the speed for sure, he kept his head with Alexander and Collazo though Collazo resembled nothing close to himself and fought like a one punch slugger. Cottos own jab would shock Khan and get him stationary for some bad times.Quote:
Originally Posted by beenKOedIt is desperate, he's trying to get Floyds attention through the fans. A win over Cotto might get the fans excited about a Khan vs Floyd fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
The three guys who have given Cotto bad nights (I'm not counting Margarito) are Trout, Floyd, and Manny which are all speedy boxers like Khan. I think the new Khan (the Khan we saw against Collazo and Alexander) will give Cotto fits. That's why I pick Khan if the fight happens.
Am I saying Khan is on the same level as Manny, Floyd, or Trout? No! I'm saying his speed and newfound focus will get him past Cotto.
Alexander had already been beat up by Porter and Collazo had beaten Ortiz who's arguably finished, again neither guy was top 10 at 147, so what has he done to merit a shot against Cotto, Mayweather, or Pacquiao?Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterCollazo and Alexander are not worth a mention? Khan has looked better than ever at 147.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales
Khan has taken time to be good at welterweight. You would think he would need the same amount of time to adjust at light middle especially as he wants to face Cotto.
Khan is one KO loss away from irrelevance.
If he gets KO'd or stopped like he did against Prescott and Garcia again, it's over for him.
Khan should be focusing on fighting someone of relevance at welter, Khan vs Thurman sounds good, and I'd probably pick Thurman by mid rounds ko, people forget that Khan has been brutally KTFO not once but twice, his chin hasn't gotten any better as Diaz showed, and the guys up North of 147 just hit that much harder, delusional if they really think he'd be able to do anything above welterQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
It's only a matter of time before Khan gets knocked out again.Quote:
Originally Posted by ElTerribleMoralesKhan should be focusing on fighting someone of relevance at welter, Khan vs Thurman sounds good, and I'd probably pick Thurman by mid rounds ko, people forget that Khan has been brutally KTFO not once but twice, his chin hasn't gotten any better as Diaz showed, and the guys up North of 147 just hit that much harder, delusional if they really think he'd be able to do anything above welterQuote:
Originally Posted by Master
I'd back Khan to win this by a huge points win.
All the advantages would be with Khan too.
There's no way he'd stand toe to toe and have a war because he knows he's getting banged out if he does Plus he's not that same fighter anymore under Hunter ;)
I've got a feeling this will happen after Floyd announces the Pac fight tomorrow at the NBA all stars game at MSG :)