Is Amir Khan ready to become a legend?

[Nameless]

He has the skills, tools and corner to become a great boxer, now let's see if he has the mental strength and just enough chin to live past these expectations. It's still too early to say anything about it but the fight against Maidana should be a step into that direction.

[Mark TKO]

I don't like him - that's no secret

But a disciplined Khan beats any of his main rivals at moment if you ask me. If he loses focus though and gets reckless someone like Maidana could take him out no question. Just think he has learned his lesson and will be too gun shy - especially now he is going in with a known puncher.

I think Maidana has a better chance of beating him than Bradley just based on the punch power factor.

And I would have thought much more of him if he had taken a Prescott rematch - especially just before the summer when he was looking for a quick opponent before Ramadan. That matchup would have been ideal

[erics44]

I don't like him - that's no secret

But a disciplined Khan beats any of his main rivals at moment if you ask me. If he loses focus though and gets reckless someone like Maidana could take him out no question. Just think he has learned his lesson and will be too gun shy - especially now he is going in with a known puncher.

I think Maidana has a better chance of beating him than Bradley just based on the punch power factor.

And I would have thought much more of him if he had taken a Prescott rematch - especially just before the summer when he was looking for a quick opponent before Ramadan. That matchup would have been ideal

whhhhyyyyyy dont you like him?

[Mark TKO]

erics44: whhhhyyyyyy dont you like him?

cos i think he's a prick.

The way he thought he was a big deal from day one and the shite he comes out with. Will never forget his 'let's compare bank accounts and see who the bigger superstar is' Tweet when talking about Maidana.

He joins my list of domestic stars I couldn't stand eg Steve Davis (not now though !) , Stephen Hendry, Audley Harrison, early Eubank, Andy Murray etc....

was on the fence with Hamed


Unlike Steve Davis and Eubank though Khan won't come off that list i don't think.

[erics44]

erics44: whhhhyyyyyy dont you like him?

cos i think he's a prick.

The way he thought he was a big deal from day one and the shite he comes out with. Will never forget his 'let's compare bank accounts and see who the bigger superstar is' Tweet when talking about Maidana.

He joins my list of domestic stars I couldn't stand eg Steve Davis (not now though !) , Stephen Hendry, Audley Harrison, early Eubank, Andy Murray etc....

was on the fence with Hamed


Unlike Steve Davis and Eubank though Khan won't come off that list i don't think.

he's not a prick, hes a young kid who has been thrust into the lime light and he is handling it pretty well

much better than I would have at 17, and unless you are something out of the ordinary it is highly likely he is handling it better than you would

and being a boxing fan I would have thought you would have realised that banter before fights doesnt need to be taken too seriously

[Mark TKO]

erics44: whhhhyyyyyy dont you like him?

cos i think he's a prick.

he's not a prick, hes a young kid who has been thrust into the lime light and he is handling it pretty well

Did you not see the words 'I think' in my post. My opinion on him eg mine not yours. In my eyes he is a prick.

[erics44]

erics44: whhhhyyyyyy dont you like him?

cos i think he's a prick.

he's not a prick, hes a young kid who has been thrust into the lime light and he is handling it pretty well

Did you not see the words 'I think' in my post. My opinion on him eg mine not yours. In my eyes he is a prick.

look dude, I think there is a lot of uneccessary hate for boxers on this site, epsecially as its british guys hating british guys for no or little reason. I am making it my soul purpose whilst posting to turn opinion and make the british public more appreciative of those sportsmen who have had success and represent our country with pride

he int a prick dude, thats very harsh

enjoy him, britain wont have many world champions like khan

[ono]

I don't like him - that's no secret

But a disciplined Khan beats any of his main rivals at moment if you ask me. If he loses focus though and gets reckless someone like Maidana could take him out no question. Just think he has learned his lesson and will be too gun shy - especially now he is going in with a known puncher.

I think Maidana has a better chance of beating him than Bradley just based on the punch power factor.

And I would have thought much more of him if he had taken a Prescott rematch - especially just before the summer when he was looking for a quick opponent before Ramadan. That matchup would have been ideal

I never understand this argument. Surely a fighter who has slightly less power, but who has the ability to land much more frequently has the best chance of knocking him out? I say this, because even somebody as light punching as Limond, almost stopped him.

[erics44]

I never understand this argument. Surely a fighter who has slightly less power, but who has the ability to land much more frequently has the best chance of knocking him out? I say this, because even somebody as light punching as Limond, almost stopped him.

limond put him down but i think almost stopping him is a bit of a exaggeration

Kahn is a completely different fighter now

[ono]

I never understand this argument. Surely a fighter who has slightly less power, but who has the ability to land much more frequently has the best chance of knocking him out? I say this, because even somebody as light punching as Limond, almost stopped him.

limond put him down but i think almost stopping him is a bit of a exaggeration

Kahn is a completely different fighter now

Eh, Khan was down for longer than 10 seconds if i remember correctly. He was all over the shop. I'd love to see your definition of 'out on his feet' if you think Khan wasn't close to being stopped.

[erics44]

I never understand this argument. Surely a fighter who has slightly less power, but who has the ability to land much more frequently has the best chance of knocking him out? I say this, because even somebody as light punching as Limond, almost stopped him.

limond put him down but i think almost stopping him is a bit of a exaggeration

Kahn is a completely different fighter now

Eh, Khan was down for longer than 10 seconds if i remember correctly. He was all over the shop. I'd love to see your definition of 'out on his feet' if you think Khan wasn't close to being stopped.

he got up and knocked the dude out very shortly after with a lot of composure and skill considering, that doesnt sound like someone who was hurt to me

limond did well in that fight but nearly knock him out isnt something that happened

[ono]

I never understand this argument. Surely a fighter who has slightly less power, but who has the ability to land much more frequently has the best chance of knocking him out? I say this, because even somebody as light punching as Limond, almost stopped him.

limond put him down but i think almost stopping him is a bit of a exaggeration

Kahn is a completely different fighter now

Eh, Khan was down for longer than 10 seconds if i remember correctly. He was all over the shop. I'd love to see your definition of 'out on his feet' if you think Khan wasn't close to being stopped.

he got up and knocked the dude out very shortly after with a lot of composure and skill considering, that doesnt sound like someone who was hurt to me

limond did well in that fight but nearly knock him out isnt something that happened

Agree to disagree. He did have 1 minute to recover inbetween the rounds and he did get the benefit of a long count. I won't be alone in thinking he was badly hurt. Either way, he's definitely improved a lot since then, and you're correct in saying he did very well in the 8th round.