Amir Khan v Saul Alvarez

[Master]

De la Hoya: Khan a 'superstar' if he beats Alvarez
Oscar de la Hoya believes Amir Khan will become a boxing great if he beats Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez after moving up two weight divisions.

Khan faces Mexican WBC middleweight champion Alvarez in Las Vegas on Saturday and De La Hoya, a former 10-time world champion, says going up in weight classes is something the Briton needs to do in order to "make a name for himself".

This clip was first broadcast on 5 live Sport, Tuesday 3 May 2016.

BBC Radio 5 live - In Short, De la Hoya: Khan a 'superstar' if he beats Alvarez

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Khan deserves Massive respect for taking this fight - he's a throw back fighter willing to fight anyone and everyone regardless if he know's full well they are "Big Punchers"
I've never bought into this "Chinny" Bullshit either, the guys been hit HARD by some massive punchers but has never been out cold and always gets back up somehow.
The list of ring "Legends" who have been put on their ass more than once is too long to mention too, i mean did anyone call Calzaghe "Chinny" even though he was decked more than once in his career?
This could easily be fight of the year for loads of different reasons and i firmly believe Amir can win this by a massive points margin.
He can't lose either and will fight another day win, lose or draw.
Even if he gets banged out inside a minute the Brook fight is always gonna be there for him and another massive payday.
Amir Khan is hands down the most entertaining fighter to represent the UK in the last decade and has been in some cracking fights.
Don't be surprised if Amir wins this by a landslide points decision.
Looking forward to this one

[oakleyno1]

Khan deserves Massive respect for taking this fight - he's a throw back fighter willing to fight anyone and everyone regardless if he know's full well they are "Big Punchers"
I've never bought into this "Chinny" Bullshit either, the guys been hit HARD by some massive punchers but has never been out cold and always gets back up somehow.
The list of ring "Legends" who have been put on their ass more than once is too long to mention too, i mean did anyone call Calzaghe "Chinny" even though he was decked more than once in his career?
This could easily be fight of the year for loads of different reasons and i firmly believe Amir can win this by a massive points margin.
He can't lose either and will fight another day win, lose or draw.
Even if he gets banged out inside a minute the Brook fight is always gonna be there for him and another massive payday.
Amir Khan is hands down the most entertaining fighter to represent the UK in the last decade and has been in some cracking fights.
Don't be surprised if Amir wins this by a landslide points decision.
Looking forward to this one

Agreed - he is so unliked by the UK (but loved in the US I hear) - Wears the British flag with pride - and is all action win or lose.

I can;t see him winning - but would be really happy if he does!

It's the perfect betting senario really- I bet on Alvarez to win early - if he does I win cash - if he doesnt - Khan is doing better than I thought! Ha.

[SugarBoxing]

I see Canelo putting a very solid performance, working the body for 6 rounds and destroying Khan by a KO, or TKO after a KD around 7-9. It won't go the distance

[Master]

I see Canelo putting a very solid performance, working the body for 6 rounds and destroying Khan by a KO, or TKO after a KD around 7-9. It won't go the distance

That would be seen as a victory for Khan, enough to warrant a fight with Brooks.

[Memphis]

Khan just needs to be alive after this weekend to make the fight with Brook a goer.

I was concerned about Khan in this fight but after the fan Q&A with Kugan he did my mind is now at rest as Amir has been doing a lot of 'boxing training' Massive relief I can tell thee.

[Primo Carnera]

Khan deserves Massive respect for taking this fight - he's a throw back fighter willing to fight anyone and everyone regardless if he know's full well they are "Big Punchers"
I've never bought into this "Chinny" Bullshit either, the guys been hit HARD by some massive punchers but has never been out cold and always gets back up somehow.
The list of ring "Legends" who have been put on their ass more than once is too long to mention too, i mean did anyone call Calzaghe "Chinny" even though he was decked more than once in his career?
This could easily be fight of the year for loads of different reasons and i firmly believe Amir can win this by a massive points margin.
He can't lose either and will fight another day win, lose or draw.
Even if he gets banged out inside a minute the Brook fight is always gonna be there for him and another massive payday.
Amir Khan is hands down the most entertaining fighter to represent the UK in the last decade and has been in some cracking fights.
Don't be surprised if Amir wins this by a landslide points decision.
Looking forward to this one

Agreed - he is so unliked by the UK (but loved in the US I hear) - Wears the British flag with pride - and is all action win or lose.

I can;t see him winning - but would be really happy if he does!

It's the perfect betting senario really- I bet on Alvarez to win early - if he does I win cash - if he doesnt - Khan is doing better than I thought! Ha.

Gotta disagree with just about everything in the above 2 posts. So much so that there are far too many points to pick out.But I suppose that's what makes the World go round.

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No go on please point them out I'd like to hear your views. Its a boxing forum after all so crack on

[Batman]

If Khan does win tomorrow I will give all the credit to Virgil, he is one cool cat.

[El Kabong]

If Khan does win tomorrow I will give all the credit to Virgil, he is one cool cat.

Yeah Virgil has his work cut out for him with this fight. I hope it's a good one. I am not a fan of either fighter, but I think the style matchup could be very good if Khan can handle Canelo's power and providing that Khan doesn't run all night.

[Master]

This fight is on radio 5 live starting at 4am.

[Beanz]

If Khan does win tomorrow I will give all the credit to Virgil, he is one cool cat.

All of it ? Forgive me if I am mistaken but that seems like the typical British response to Khan. Do well in the Olympics..."meh"...knuckle down and turn your career around after getting sparked by Prescott ..."meh ducks everyone" ...etc etc

[Batman]

If Khan does win tomorrow I will give all the credit to Virgil, he is one cool cat.

All of it ? Forgive me if I am mistaken but that seems like the typical British response to Khan. Do well in the Olympics..."meh"...knuckle down and turn your career around after getting sparked by Prescott ..."meh ducks everyone" ...etc etc

Ha sorry that was just a little joke because I can't stand amir khan.

[Fenster]

Watching lots of interviews/24/7 and stuff it seems like Canelo and his mob think this is a borderline mismatch. Now I basically think the same but - clutching at straws - that could be a good thing for Khan.

If Khan makes it late in the fight it will be a moral victory.

[Master]

Watching lots of interviews/24/7 and stuff it seems like Canelo and his mob think this is a borderline mismatch. Now I basically think the same but - clutching at straws - that could be a good thing for Khan.

If Khan makes it late in the fight it will be a moral victory.

It will be for Khan, I would not blame him saying that when he loses.