Amir Khan spars with Pacquiao, predicts Manny victory

[XaduBoxer]

Popular British lightweight Amir Khan visited Manny Pacquiao at his Hollywood gym Saturday and sparred for eight rounds with the world lightweight champion, who's preparing for his Dec. 6 super fight against Oscar De La Hoya.

"Manny's in great shape -- very explosive, very fast, you don't know where his punches are coming from. He's got a good chance to beat Oscar," said Khan.

"I'm very quick, with a good jab like Oscar, and I'm taller than Manny, like Oscar," Khan told The Times on Monday in a telephone interview from Wild Card. "It'll make Manny think about what's coming."

But Khan said his first-person observations make him believe Pacquiao can compensate for his move up from lightweight (135 pounds) to the De La Hoya limit of 147.

"Manny's so sharp and quick. Speed is power," Khan said. "Manny's got a good chin to handle what Oscar throws at him. He'll just be too explosive for Oscar, and he's a big puncher himself."

[Youngblood]

Our inside sources report Amir Khan made these statements, shortly after being pulled from the canvas for the 3rd time, while Manny Pacquiao was still putting on his gloves. Amir was still not sure what happened.

"I was as ready as I have ever been" said Khan, "running just under 1% body fat."

[C-Lo]

Of course Khan is going to say good things about Manny. They train together. It's just the way things go.

Of course Khan is going to say Manny has power. Khan got sparked by two punches and was out for the count. Anyone who hits him has power!

[kingfrnk]

Our inside sources report Amir Khan made these statements, shortly after being pulled from the canvas for the 3rd time, while Manny Pacquiao was still putting on his gloves. Amir was still not sure what happened.

"I was as ready as I have ever been" said Khan, "running just under 1% body fat."

LMAO when i read this. i wonder if he still wants that rematch with prescott.

[CutMeMick]

Our inside sources report Amir Khan made these statements, shortly after being pulled from the canvas for the 3rd time, while Manny Pacquiao was still putting on his gloves. Amir was still not sure what happened.

"I was as ready as I have ever been" said Khan, "running just under 1% body fat."

BA HAHA HA HA HH AH AH AH AHA HA HHA HA!!!!

[CutMeMick]

UPDATE!!!

Source: GymWarStories.com
Sources close to us report that Amir Khan was actually only walking up the stairs of the Wild Card Gym when Pacquiao threw a punch into the air and Amirs chin caught wind of the punch and put him out for several minutes. Amir still shaken said "I think Pacs got the power to knockout a horse just like Duran" as he laid back to sleeep.

[leggy]

anyone that can get a video of the two sparring should get major rep points

[porkypara]

Popular British lightweight Amir Khan visited Manny Pacquiao at his Hollywood gym Saturday and sparred for eight rounds with the world lightweight champion, who's preparing for his Dec. 6 super fight against Oscar De La Hoya.

"Manny's in great shape -- very explosive, very fast, you don't know where his punches are coming from. He's got a good chance to beat Oscar," said Khan.

"I'm very quick, with a good jab like Oscar, and I'm taller than Manny, like Oscar," Khan told The Times on Monday in a telephone interview from Wild Card. "It'll make Manny think about what's coming."

But Khan said his first-person observations make him believe Pacquiao can compensate for his move up from lightweight (135 pounds) to the De La Hoya limit of 147.

"Manny's so sharp and quick. Speed is power," Khan said. "Manny's got a good chin to handle what Oscar throws at him. He'll just be too explosive for Oscar, and he's a big puncher himself."

Reading between the lines I think Manny was pulling his punches.

What do you think?

[Conrad]

Actually, I read a few days ago in some article that either Roach or Manny was quoted as saying that Khan more than held his own with Pac. Khan even troubled Manny at first with his speed, but I guess they'd have to say that about a fighter from the same gym....

I'll see if I can find it out.

[porkypara]

I read a few days back in some article that either Roach or Masnny was quoted as saying that Khan more than held his own with Pac. Khan even troubled Manny at first with his speed, but I guess they'd have to say that about a fighter from the same gym....

I'll see if I can find it out.

Dont forget Roach also said that Hpokins was shot and could get hurt in his fight with Pavlik.

[Conrad]

Dont forget Roach also said that Hpokins was shot and could get hurt in his fight with Pavlik.

Very true...

Here's the article anyway, didn't realise Khan was as tall as that TBH... Double checked elsewhere and he is actually 5 10" - Tall for LW

Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan Spar at Wild Card - Boxing News

[ono]

You'd expect him to hold his own. It's his chin that's the problem, not his ability.

[BlackRazor]

Our inside sources report Amir Khan made these statements, shortly after being pulled from the canvas for the 3rd time, while Manny Pacquiao was still putting on his gloves. Amir was still not sure what happened.

"I was as ready as I have ever been" said Khan, "running just under 1% body fat."

LMAO when i read this. i wonder if he still wants that rematch with prescott.

LOL, same here - very funny!

Yeah, Amir's just like Oscar except Oscar has a chin & coming down from 154 with the ability to hurt people/knock them out, Amir's just like Oscar.

[the_PRODIGY]

rumor is that Khan went back to england because of a dispute with Roach.I heard he was pissed-off and humiliated after a mitt-workout with roach that went from bad to worst.on the first minute of the workout he was allegedly hit by the left mittpad and was badly hurt.khan bravely rose from the knockdown but unfortunately,the left mittpad caught him on the chin again and this time he was out cold.he woke up in england.

On a recent interview,he accused the trainer of intentionally hitting him and not holding back.while Freddie Roach was quoted 'I was mimicking a left hook and he was supposed to duck under it.he was so tall I hit him right on his chin.and I really felt I cracked it the first time,you know like when you crack an egg.I was worried about my fighter.he was very brave though.he went right back up.but he was dancin like an old lady.i knew he's still hurt.so this time I was holding back on him,,you know just like when I train the women boxers here.but i was surprised I still knocked the f*ck out him when I (accidentally) hit him again...I guess he just had a bad day.he was a tough son of a gun though.I honestly think he can last for a couple of more rounds in his next fight.'

[C-Lo]

Wow! Everyone on this thread has awesome imaginations. Keep 'em coming!