Amir Khan to fight Saul Alvarez for WBC world title in Las Vegas

[erics44]

Who cares who is the real champ in what division

is this not just an interesting fight?

I cant think of another fight that is already made for this year that I am looking forward to more

[Primo Carnera]

Who cares who is the real champ in what division

is this not just an interesting fight?

I cant think of another fight that is already made for this year that I am looking forward to more

That's all fair comment, but if it's such an interesting fight, then don't make it for the title.
The reality is, that if there wasn't a title at stake , a.) it wouldn't generate as much interest, and b.) it would have a touch of the "Circus act" look about it.
at the end of the day, a World Title fight should NEVER have a catchweight or weight limit other than the official division weight limit.

[erics44]

Who cares who is the real champ in what division

is this not just an interesting fight?

I cant think of another fight that is already made for this year that I am looking forward to more

That's all fair comment, but if it's such an interesting fight, then don't make it for the title.
The reality is, that if there wasn't a title at stake , a.) it wouldn't generate as much interest, and b.) it would have a touch of the "Circus act" look about it.
at the end of the day, a World Title fight should NEVER have a catchweight or weight limit other than the official division weight limit.

all very true, but not the worst situation for a world title fight there's ever been

Charles Martin is World Heavyweight champ, alright his fight wasn't a catch weight and both fighters had fought at HW before but common, legitimate?

there's probably been 50 less legitimate world title fights per year for the last 10 years

[mikeeod]

Pathetic on Canelos part to accept/make this fight. GGG is the top middleweight and this is a blatant duck, made worse by the fact that he chose a man two weight divisions south who has a suspect chin and stamina issues. Ring magazine and the pertinent alphabet organization should strip him of his title and recognition as champion.

I agree with the observation that Khan will outbox Canelo early, however. I see Khan leading on points until his stamina issues surface, allowing Canelo to catch him solidly on his suspect chin. If Algieri and Maidana were able to make Khan wilt, the much larger Canelo will be able to also. I'm betting Canelo stops him between rounds 8-11.

[smashup]

Canello has blatantly avoided Golovkin here but Khan is in a win win situation, he's gonna make BIG money and even if he does lose nobody will care because he's taken a risk by fighting a bigger guy.


If he does win (which I think he will do and very easily) then he's set up for a massive payday next where he can go the Brook route.


I will say it again.... this is an EASY nights work for Amir IF he boxes clever.


Canello will simply be made to look stupid, clueless, slow and very ordinary just like when he chased Floyd around the ring all night


It's Amirs to lose this fight and if he sticks to a strict gameplan he wins every single round.

[Dia bando]

Canello has blatantly avoided Golovkin here but Khan is in a win win situation, he's gonna make BIG money and even if he does lose nobody will care because he's taken a risk by fighting a bigger guy.


If he does win (which I think he will do and very easily) then he's set up for a massive payday next where he can go the Brook route.


I will say it again.... this is an EASY nights work for Amir IF he boxes clever.


Canello will simply be made to look stupid, clueless, slow and very ordinary just like when he chased Floyd around the ring all night


It's Amirs to lose this fight and if he sticks to a strict gameplan he wins every single round.

Smash you been drinking mate bit early in the morning.

[smashup]

Canello has blatantly avoided Golovkin here but Khan is in a win win situation, he's gonna make BIG money and even if he does lose nobody will care because he's taken a risk by fighting a bigger guy.


If he does win (which I think he will do and very easily) then he's set up for a massive payday next where he can go the Brook route.


I will say it again.... this is an EASY nights work for Amir IF he boxes clever.


Canello will simply be made to look stupid, clueless, slow and very ordinary just like when he chased Floyd around the ring all night


It's Amirs to lose this fight and if he sticks to a strict gameplan he wins every single round.

Smash you been drinking mate bit early in the morning.

Bull and Matador stuff, Canello is a slow fighter and Amir is lightning fast.
Khan knows that one mistake and he's going to sleep, I don't think he'll make that mistake.
I do think he'll make the Ginger one look a mug for 12 rounds though

[Primo Carnera]

IT STARTS! This is where everybody makes Khan out to be this super skilled elusive fighter . If he can't keep Algieri off him for 12 rounds , how the fuck is he gonna keep Canelo from coming forward?
Manny kept Algieri from coming forward by putting him on his ass 6 times!!! Do we think Manny would beat Canelo "easily"? hmmm

[Primo Carnera]

Who cares who is the real champ in what division

is this not just an interesting fight?

I cant think of another fight that is already made for this year that I am looking forward to more

That's all fair comment, but if it's such an interesting fight, then don't make it for the title.
The reality is, that if there wasn't a title at stake , a.) it wouldn't generate as much interest, and b.) it would have a touch of the "Circus act" look about it.
at the end of the day, a World Title fight should NEVER have a catchweight or weight limit other than the official division weight limit.

all very true, but not the worst situation for a world title fight there's ever been

Charles Martin is World Heavyweight champ, alright his fight wasn't a catch weight and both fighters had fought at HW before but common, legitimate?

there's probably been 50 less legitimate world title fights per year for the last 10 years

hmmm, depends on whether we're talking worthiness or matchup or what. we'll see what happens, you never know , Khan could easily prove me wrong, but the point is that there might as well not be weight categories or Governing bodies if this sort of matchup is made.
if Khan were to win, he would have to fight GGG as his mandatory. now , I don't believe that fight happens , and tbh I hope it doesn't , because I seriously believe that would be dangerous!

[erics44]

for the record I really don't think khan will win

alverez will be too big and too tough and he will walk through khans punches and sooner or later he will land, i don't think khan can be fit enough to keep up his style for 12 rounds against a much bigger man

but I hope I'm wrong