Odds are that Khan easily outclasses Salita, but how about Maidana?

[Rantcatrat]

This article states that the winner of the Salita/Khan fight must fight Maidana within 90 days (Khan-Salita Has Two Weeks, Maidana is Next - Boxing News_). Maidana looked like a tough hombre in his fight with Ortiz and although Khan deserves credit for winning the belt, he hasn't been in with a puncher since Prescott.

[Kirkland Laing]

It's an exciting fight. Khan could be boxing his head off all the way through and get sparked in the last minute. I'm sure 140 pound Maidana hits harder than 135 pound Prescott too, he's going to catch Khan at some point.

[markb018]

It's an exciting fight. Khan could be boxing his head off all the way through and get sparked in the last minute. I'm sure 140 pound Maidana hits harder than 135 pound Prescott too, he's going to catch Khan at some point.

Agreed, Khan is not ko'ing Maidana in any way either. Ortiz hit him with some bombs and the man got up, lots of heart. If Khan was to win that fight I would start to give him some credit, but I think he gets KO'ed inside 6

[skel1983]

I can see Warren and Khan vacating the WBA Strap before fighting Medina.

[killersheep]

Maidana has tons of heart, I love watching him go caveman in the ring. Khan enjoys a heavy reach and handspeed advantage, this is absolutely the worst case for Maidana. As long as Khan can keep his foot on the gas he will cruise to an easy victory.

Khan wide UD.

[Addicted to_boxing]

I can see Warren and Khan vacating the WBA Strap before fighting Medina.

Khan gets KTFO within 6 rounds ......

[JazMerkin]

I can see Warren and Khan vacating the WBA Strap before fighting Medina.

Almost certainly as there's no ranked fighter in the Light-Welterweight division by that name

Honestly though, as tough as Maidana is he's vulnerable to speed. Ortiz lost by getting involved in Maidana's fight. Khan won't do that plus he's faster than Ortiz. I'm going with Killer, Khan by UD.

[Manuel "Chubby" Medina]

i think maidana get outboxed most of the fight and then ends in a sudden 1 hit KO.

[Majesty]

Whats wrong with Salita? I've never really seen him fight but why does Khan automatically outclass him that we can look ahead?

[DatsiK]

Agreed. Khan has to focus on Salita first.. whom I haven't seen much of so i can't comment on a outcome. But I think Khan will out box Maidana all night long, especially now since he's so cautious about his approach, instead of the reckless Khan that steamed into Prescott.

But if Maidana does catch Khan it's lights out. Kotelnik caught Khan with some half decent shots, most of which seemed to hit when Khan was back pedaling.. think he'll have to watch out there.

[Rantcatrat]

Whats wrong with Salita? I've never really seen him fight but why does Khan automatically outclass him that we can look ahead?

Nothing is wrong with Salita. He fights out of New York and I've seen him fight a few times. He is a good, above-average boxer with decent speed, but he doesn't pack a big punch. Khan's weakness is glaringly obvious - his chin. Plus, the fight is on Khan's home turf. A win for Salita in the UK would be a BIG upset. Because Maidana has a big punch all he has to do is get within Khan's reach and he beats him.

On another note, I disagree to an extent that Maidana is such a limited fighter. I remember thinking Maidana beat Kotelnik in Germany, but robbed by the decision and he has also beat Ortiz.

What follows is a little update, it looks like fighters are scrambling to fight Maidana in order to obtain the chance to fight the Khan/Salita winner.
Maidana Targeted By Many For "Amir Khan" Opportunity - Boxing News

[skel1983]

I can see Warren and Khan vacating the WBA Strap before fighting Medina.

Almost certainly as there's no ranked fighter in the Light-Welterweight division by that name

Honestly though, as tough as Maidana is he's vulnerable to speed. Ortiz lost by getting involved in Maidana's fight. Khan won't do that plus he's faster than Ortiz. I'm going with Killer, Khan by UD.

My bad lol

I dont know, I think Khan gets clocked at some stage and gets knocked out, I mean his chin is very bad imo he was staggered from a jab from prescott. Maidana I think will catch him at some stage, I cant see Warren risking it.

[Fenster]

What follows is a little update, it looks like fighters are scrambling to fight Maidana in order to obtain the chance to fight the Khan/Salita winner.
Maidana Targeted By Many For "Amir Khan" Opportunity - Boxing News

Blimey.. Team Khan will have a headache trying to keep this title. Every funker in the division wants him. They certainly can't use the old "ducked" excuse.

[nyc champ]

maidanas a good boxer alot of power. he showed dat against victor ortiz. against khan if he can catch him itll be a early nite. but khan is a good fighter as well and has speed. in my opinion khan can out box maidana

[DatsiK]

I can see Warren and Khan vacating the WBA Strap before fighting Medina.

Almost certainly as there's no ranked fighter in the Light-Welterweight division by that name

I too see a wide UD for Khan, don't see a whole lot of skill in Maidana's game.. if he were to catch Khan flush it would be due to Amir charging in thinking he can spark Maidana out, which is an unlikely scenario now that Roach has drummed some discipline into Khan.

EDIT: holy shiz.. didn't realise I've already posted in here.