Manny Pacquiao v Amir Khan - 23/4/17

[Master]

The fight is confirmed its going to held in some where middle east on 23rd April

No shit Sherlock.

[Primo Carnera]

The fight is confirmed its going to held in some where middle east on 23rd April

No shit Sherlock.

Thanks for the info PK. Don't worry about "old shit for brains!" , he's clearly got it on him today. 😉

[smashup]

I don't agree with all this bullshit that fights like this (which is for the WBO title) and fights like Haye v Bellew are worthless etc.
I'm actually looking forward to this to see part 2 of their sparring sessions in which Khan is adamant he got the better of Manny on numerous occasions - should be an interesting fight and I see the styles of each man producing a cracking fight.
As far as Haye v Bellew goes, again it's another must see fight as far as i'm concerned, they absolutely hate each other and Haye looked visibly rattled during the Gloves are Off face off last night (See the Haye v Bellew thread - it's uploaded on there) he was speechless on a few occasions and Bellew (mentally) definitely has him going.
Who doesn't love a genuine domestic grudge match like this?
After watching last night i'm starting to wonder if Bellew pulls this off in the same style of fight as Haye v Thompson - either that or Haye bangs him out very early.

Khan v Pacquiao is a curious fight for me and Khans chin just makes it more interesting.

Unfinished business between these two I'm sure

A good scrap is a good scrap titles or no titles, I watched the Boy Jones Junior v Craig Paxton fight on Boxnation on Friday night for a southern area title and it's easily the best domestic fight I've seen this year by far.

[Master]

I believe Manny will beat Khan just as he did Chris Algieri who has the same style as Khan. The only difference will be that if Khan is hurt Manny will finish him.

[Alpha]

Arum saying the fight isn't official. Got to be skeptical about these Middle Eastern offers. Most times it turns out to be just talk. Until Uncle Bob signs off nothings set.

[Gandalf]

That doesn't make Haye/Bellew a good fight though Smash. I just want good fights and drama and mouth don't really come into it for me. If I want mock drama I will watch a soap. Pac/Khan is better but Pac like Haye has been taking it easy and Khan like Bellew is out of his depth. A better fight for Haye would have been against Briggs. Belew is a serious piss take. Khan had his time but that chin was always there and now he's not looking so fast and the tank seems to be emptying. Manny is way past it too, but he can still exlode. It won't take much exploding to have Khan wobbling again. I just think one sided fights are a bit of a waste. Would prefer to see Khan against someone his equal and Manny to finish against someone who won't fold.

[erics44]

I saw somewhere freddy roach has said that manny sparked khan 4 or 5 times in sparring, knocked him cold


the worrying thing about that is that khan has boxed as long as he has, don't you think? people are calling for Roy and Enzo to retire off less sparkings

p.s. I know Enzo has retired now

[smashup]

I saw somewhere freddy roach has said that manny sparked khan 4 or 5 times in sparring, knocked him cold


the worrying thing about that is that khan has boxed as long as he has, don't you think? people are calling for Roy and Enzo to retire off less sparkings

p.s. I know Enzo has retired now

Virgil Hunter says the total opposite, just makes the fight more curious to me

"With Amir’s familiarity of Pacquiao and this stage of their careers, I’m sure that he’s confident that he can give a good account of himself in that contest. I’ve seen the tapes of him and Pacquiao sparring and without going into it, it was nothing like Freddie said it was, for sure," Hunter told On The Ropes Boxing Radio.
"Amir would be a tough out for Manny Pacquiao and with his energy level and length and speed, if he brought all these things together with great focus, there’s a danger that Pacquiao could lose, and lose convincingly. From a fighter stand point, I think that’s the reason why. From a political standpoint, I have no idea [why no head has been reached as of yet]. Hopefully he gets it."
- See more at: Hunter Smiles: I've Seen Pacquiao-Khan Sparring Tapes - Boxing News

[smashup]

That doesn't make Haye/Bellew a good fight though Smash. I just want good fights and drama and mouth don't really come into it for me. If I want mock drama I will watch a soap. Pac/Khan is better but Pac like Haye has been taking it easy and Khan like Bellew is out of his depth. A better fight for Haye would have been against Briggs. Belew is a serious piss take. Khan had his time but that chin was always there and now he's not looking so fast and the tank seems to be emptying. Manny is way past it too, but he can still exlode. It won't take much exploding to have Khan wobbling again. I just think one sided fights are a bit of a waste. Would prefer to see Khan against someone his equal and Manny to finish against someone who won't fold.

Khan still looked fast as fuck to me against Canelo and all 3 judges had him miles ahead before Canelo landed a punch that would have knocked anyone out.
And a proper grudge or hate between two fighters guarantees that we get exactly that "A Fight" - They seriously wanna hurt each other so will go all in until one is knocked out.

History tells us Haye v Bellew will be explosive and pure action while it lasts, your definitely not gonna see a cagey fight with one guy running around the ring racking up points which is why the PPV will sell shitloads as your average man in the street wants to see two men go to war


Personally i love a domestic grudge match

[walrus]

I'm first to admit I'll prob take the night off for the ppv

[Mr140]

Man Khan chin is such shit but he does have the speed to pull off a win and been while since Pacman has stopped someone. Either way Khan should do well till he gets his chin checked doesn't help Canelo killed him last fight.

[TitoFan]

Who knows whether this damn fight will happen, such is the state of boxing posturing and shenanigans nowadays. Not that the fans are clamoring for it anyway. If and when they DO fight, obviously I'd be rooting for the old man, if anything to avoid any Khan "I'm p4p # 1" bullshit talk. Then again, it'll do Khan good to fight someone that doesn't outweigh him by 30+ pounds walking-around weight.

[Nameless]

There could be a few interesting fights to do with Khan, but not against Manny; we all know the outcome and the fight would be interesting for 1 round at best. Khan had tremendous potential but a strange life and a fragile chin can of broke the promise.
Call me a grouch, but I don't see how Manny vs Khan can be labeled as a "super fight".