Is Khan vs JMM or Guzman plausible?

[Taeth]

Have I been drinking again, how is what I am saying not worth saying? Either than Guzman who is there for him to fight? He can't go up to WW to face Cotto or Mosley, he isn't the right type of fighter. Pacquiao is fighting Hatton, and Mayweather would likely only want the winner of that fight not to mention Cotto and Mosley as well, and Floyd is a guy Marquez can't beat so why would he want to face Mayweather at 147?

Amir Khan is an easy way to make money against a recognizable opponent, and beating Amir Khan who could very likely be something down the road will certainly help Marquez's legacy. If he fights Amir Khan 2 years down the road he might get a thrashing like Barrera did, and that would hurt his legacy. They are likely going to fight at some point, and the longer Marquez waits the more it works in Khan's favor.

[CutMeMick]

Have I been drinking again, how is what I am saying not worth saying? Either than Guzman who is there for him to fight? He can't go up to WW to face Cotto or Mosley, he isn't the right type of fighter. Pacquiao is fighting Hatton, and Mayweather would likely only want the winner of that fight not to mention Cotto and Mosley as well, and Floyd is a guy Marquez can't beat so why would he want to face Mayweather at 147?

Amir Khan is an easy way to make money against a recognizable opponent, and beating Amir Khan who could very likely be something down the road will certainly help Marquez's legacy. If he fights Amir Khan 2 years down the road he might get a thrashing like Barrera did, and that would hurt his legacy. They are likely going to fight at some point, and the longer Marquez waits the more it works in Khan's favor.

Valero-Pitalua takes place next month.
JMM just fought at the end of the last month if Valero wins a matchup with him would do much more for his legacy then a fight vs. Khan.

[Kev]

Have I been drinking again, how is what I am saying not worth saying? Either than Guzman who is there for him to fight? He can't go up to WW to face Cotto or Mosley, he isn't the right type of fighter. Pacquiao is fighting Hatton, and Mayweather would likely only want the winner of that fight not to mention Cotto and Mosley as well, and Floyd is a guy Marquez can't beat so why would he want to face Mayweather at 147?

Amir Khan is an easy way to make money against a recognizable opponent, and beating Amir Khan who could very likely be something down the road will certainly help Marquez's legacy. If he fights Amir Khan 2 years down the road he might get a thrashing like Barrera did, and that would hurt his legacy. They are likely going to fight at some point, and the longer Marquez waits the more it works in Khan's favor.

Taeth its not often I agree with you mate but this time you have it dead right.

With that win over Barrera Khan jumps to the absolute top of the pile of ideal opponents for a world champ.

Who else in the lightweight division that Marquez hasn't already fought can offer the same credentials of being an Olympic star, an ultra exciting young prospect AND most importantly of all he's beaten the Mexican legend and longterm Marquez rival the great Barrera, to say nothing of the fact that he's also the main sparring partner and team mate of Marquez's current biggest rival Manny Pacquaio.

Khan is HUGE now as a potential cash cow on the radar. You don't beat a living legend and then not go on to get some major publicity.

Tarver made his name out of beating Jones, Danny Williams from beating Tyson. Even Hector Camacho is only known nowadays for beating a faded Sugar Ray Leonard and that win got him an immediate title fight with a certain Oscar De La Hoya.

Khan will do very well for himself now and will be inundated with offers.