Lightweight RBR Double-Header - Thaxton / Khan

[OumaFan]

not like to be a good fighter you have to be intimidating looking but this is a bit above and beyond...

http://www.fightnews.com/khan_presser.jpg

[OumaFan]

If somebody told me that was Bilbo I wouldn't be surprised.

[Galaxy]

The Thaxton/ Romanov fight is very evenly matched IMO. It should be a cracking fight!

As for Khan I think it's going to be another early night!

Thanks in advance Rhun

[chip]

I hope the real Jono turns up and he puts in a better performance then he did last time. I will watching this one and no doubt jumping up and down in my chair. As for the Khan fight just not getting exicted another early night for him Thanks for the build up though

[Bomp]

not like to be a good fighter you have to be intimidating looking but this is a bit above and beyond...

http://www.fightnews.com/khan_presser.jpg

It looks like he REALLY wants to kiss Khan LOL.

Anyway, it'll be a comfortable win for Khan, early as well if the other guy comes in cold. Thaxton fight sounds like a competitive one, would like to see Khan fight the winner, and at least one tough genuine top 10 fighter before even thinking about Casa or Cambpell, he's fought absolutely nothing to prepare him for them.

[Mikkel_K]

I remember a member here called Mikkel_K, telling me that he has seen Khan's opponent fight a few times and he is quite good, i haven't seen him myself so i can't comment. But it could be interesting.

That would be me.

Hmm, 'quite good' may be exactly the right wording. I'd say European level-good at least (as in top 10 European lightweight).

However, I think that in order to beat Khan, you'd have to be either a world class boxer or a great banger with a great chin. Kristjansen is neither. He is a good solid boxer, not quite good enough imo to trouble Khan, and without the power to hurt him either. While I'm quite certain of the outcome - Khan KO/TKO - I'm a bit torn about when and how though. Kristjansen needs to move well, lots of lateral movement, not let Khan finds his range or fire his shots, and quite frankly box the fight of his life. I have seen him do that quite well in the latest Zoff [1] fight, where he won the first 4-5 rounds and looked real good. Question is - is his best, good enough? Otherwise Khan might take him out early - Kristjansen has plenty of heart, but his chin is not world class. And as he gassed against Zoff, expect him to gas against Khan. So even if Kristjansen makes the early rounds interesting - and I hope he will, we could be in for a good fight! - I'd say Khan takes him out in the middle to late rounds.

Anyway, the question was: How good is Martin? To give an idea: From what I've seen of them, he should beat Willie Limond, and I'd actually give him a good shot against Thaxton as well. Were they fighting in Denmark, I'd probably even make Martin the favorite. Thaxton, however, has a much better chance of beating Khan than Martin does. Styles make fights etc.

But, hey, El Gamo tells ud this is The Year of Upsets! So: Go Martin!

[1] Just a short note about Zoff. While probably not being as well known on here, he is/was a good fighter, make no mistake about it. The Zoff of 2004 was surely better than any fighter Khan has met so far. The Zoff of 2006 was older, not quite the same level, but it should be noted that he has since gone the distance in a close fight with Romanov.

[El Gamo]

not like to be a good fighter you have to be intimidating looking but this is a bit above and beyond...

http://www.fightnews.com/khan_presser.jpg

If somebody told me that was Bilbo I wouldn't be surprised.

LMAO!!!!!

wHAT TIME does the kHan fight start please peeps?

[The Rela]

I fear for Thaxton tonight.

He didn't look all that last time and by accounts Romanov is favourite due to his speed. Although strangely, he's not been out of Eastern Europe that much....

Looking forward to it and I hope Thaxton does it.

As for the Khan fight? Yawn - not arsed at all, typical Warren bullshit. One sided shite - feeding the press - the general public - utter bullshit (this opponent is really dangerous, this is a big challenge to Amir etc etc.).... utter shite

I'm more interested in the Derry Matthews fight tomorrow.

[bzkfn]

I think Jon will lose tonight but I really hope he wins. I like him. Very honest and a great little fighter. All heart and a good punch.

Khan should beat Kristjansen without issue. If there is an impressive victory for either Romanov or Thaxton tonight, you'll not see them in the ring with Khan.

[superheavyrhun]

OK guys, sorry for showing up late...I was distracted by beer and birds down the pub. Anyhow, the ringwalks are just completing, and looks like a decent audience at the York Hall, with Jono looking focussed, and Romanov equally on business tonight. BRB, after the announcements and a quick pee.

[El Gamo]

Anyone have times for when the Khan fight will start please?

[superheavyrhun]

Round 1:

Thaxton raring to go there. Thaxton immediately looking ot bridge the gap, but falls short and gets countered by Romanov. Short hooks from Romanov. Good jab from Thaxton. He needs to calm down. Thaxton with a body shot. Thaxton blocking well.Left hook from Thacton, but returned with interest. Romanov landing some sweet shots there, Thaxton needs to defend more and get his head behind his gloves. Left hook then an uppercut from Romanov. Body shot from thaxton, then a right straight, but gets clipped with a counter too. Right hook sends Thaxton stumbling. Romanov seems to be the calm composed one, despite being 8 years the younger.

10-9 Romanov

[leftylee]

I can see Junior Witter ringside, ugly cunt I can't satnd him !!!

[superheavyrhun]

Anyone have times for when the Khan fight will start please?

Once this one's finished I'll post some unless someone else gets there first.

Round 2:

Ref gives them both a talking too, not sure what about mind. Thaxton jabs, and ducks a hook. Thaxton looks the more muscular. Thaxton blocks a couple of Romanov shots. Thaxton with a jab, ducks Romanov then lands to the body. Right hook shoves Romanov's glove intgo his own face. Romanov plants and sends a right hook in, then a left to the body. Seems to hit hard. Uppercut from Thaxton, better round for him so far. Romanov finding the guard, then a left hook. Left hook, and Thaxton is caught. A few more hooks, and Thaxton has to move away. Looked a little open there. Romanov misess a right hook, then caught. Jab from thaxton.

Despite the good Romanov flurry, Thaxton's workrate ties it up.
19-19

[superheavyrhun]

Round 3:

So far, it looks like Romanov is the bigger hitter. Thaxton puts in a good left hook. Jab too. Thaxton caught with a swift jab, then has a left bocked by gloves. Thaxton is throwing a fair bit, but missing. Decent right hook lands though. Thacxton with a jab hook, then a straight left, countered by a right. Romanov with three accurate hard shots. Romanov then caught by a left hook. Romanov looks the more confident, and by sheer volume Thaxton is doing fairly well. Romanov with accurate three shots too. Body shot from Thaxton, then a hook caught on the guard. Romanov looks the quality fighter, but for now, I don't see him doing enough.

Thaxton might have edged it, but the accuracy keeps it level for Romanov.

29-29