Manny Pacquiao v Amir Khan - 23/4/17

[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

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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

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Pacquiao's Return in Limbo After Promised Funds Never Surface - Boxing News
Looks like it could be off. You have to give Arum credit. He's a wily 80 odd year old fox and he predicted this is exactly what would happen. It's no great shock though to be fair.
Love to hear what Amir Khan would have to say about this!

[Alpha]

I think most of us would be more surprised if the funds came through.

[Master]

Amir Khan's scheduled fight against Manny Pacquiao has been called off, according to the Filipino's promoter Bob Arum.

The two fighters had announced the 'super fight' on Twitter at the end of February, with only the location to be determined.

A venue in the United Arab Emirates was expected to be confirmed but Arum says the April 23 showdown is now "dead".

Speaking to ESPN, Arum said: "(Pacquiao's adviser) Michael (Koncz) is on his way back to meet with Manny but it's kaddish for the UAE deal. It's dead.

"I'm talking to him about another proposal for another fight, not Khan. Khan won't be Manny's next opponent."

Pacquiao, 38, who currently holds the WBO welterweight title, tweeted last month: "Negotiations between team Pacquiao and team Khan have come to terms for the April 23 bout as this is what the fans wanted."

Khan had posted in February: "My team an I have agreed terms with Manny Pacquiao and his team for a super fight £pacquiaokhan £April23rd."

Pacquiao continues to be trained by Freddie Roach but Khan left the American in September 2012 and is now under the tutelage of Virgil Hunter.

Khan's last fight in May 2016 was at 155lbs, when he challenged Mexico's Saul Alvarez for the WBC middleweight title but lost in six rounds.

He has also long spoken of fighting in the UAE, where he has a southern Asian fanbase, and of his desire to test himself against either Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather, two of the finest fighters of the modern era.

The 30-year-old previously said: "When I sparred with Manny he was dangerous. They were hard rounds and I knew then that one day I would fight him. I have been ready for a long time."

Amir Khan vs Manny Pacquiao OFF claims Pac Man's promoter Bob Arum

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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