GR8 Britain vs The World - Khan v Maidana - Chisora v Klitschko..... etc

[milmascaras1]

fenster,

you're right!

[CFH]

All credit should be given to Khan if he gets by Maidana. I have never been a fan of Khan but have given him his due for even taking this fight. And I for sure won't discredit him for this victory if he gets it. So Bilbo and Ono, you don't have to worry about me discrediting him.

But I can't say the same for his other detractors, I'm thinking they'll say that Maidana was crap and Khan should have fought Bradley or Alexander in the 1st place.

I think that if (when) Khan beats Maidana most people will simply acknowledge the truth, that he's a one-dimensional slugger with average boxing skills and a big punch. Khan is simply a better fighter in nearly all aspects of the game, the only concern is his chin. I expect him to stop Maidana.

For what it's worth, I think Ortiz would have been a much sterner test for Khan, even though he lost to Maidana.

[miron_lang]

Im going with Khan UD

but Maidana have all 36 mins to land a big one that could decide the fight. Khan's chin is quite a baby againts a puncher of Maidana's caliber.

[milmascaras1]

i'll be rooting for maidana but i think amir khan takes this by decision. he's improved lots with freddie roach as his trainer.

[smashup]

Chisora gives out some verbals

Dereck Chisora Plays Race Card: Calls Klitschko Trainer an Uncle Tom | Bleacher Report

[smashup]

Can Khan stay away from these punches all night..?

If he can and comes out on top then i'll be very impressed

[ono]

fenster,

you're right!

Fenster is always right.

[El Kabong]

Once again Manny Steward is promising a "more aggressive Wladimir"....which IMO should be the case from here on out as he's hands down the best BOXER and heaviest hitter of the division (bar Vitali) so there's no reason we shouldn't expect to see Wlad come out guns a blazin' like old times.

If Chisora lasts 3 I'd be surprised, if he lasts 5 I'll be disappointed (if Wlad has him going and doesn't finish him off)....Chisora COULD just have a solid chin or a stubborn corner that allow him to continue after amassing heavy punishment.

I think Khan could really prove himself in this fight.

[Fenster]

So Wlad fights safety first against plodders the whole world knows everything about, and guys he's already shared a ring with, but now he's fighting an unbeaten, unexposed guy he will come out and risk going all guns blazing?

Yeah right...

[Fenster]

fenster,

you're right!

Fenster is always right.

Fact.

[El Kabong]

So Wlad fights safety first against plodders the whole world knows everything about, and guys he's already shared a ring with, but now he's fighting an unbeaten, unexposed guy he will come out and risk going all guns blazing?

Yeah right...

What are you on about?

[Fenster]

So Wlad fights safety first against plodders the whole world knows everything about, and guys he's already shared a ring with, but now he's fighting an unbeaten, unexposed guy he will come out and risk going all guns blazing?

Yeah right...

What are you on about?

That agressive all guns blazing Wlad is bollocks.

[El Kabong]

So Wlad fights safety first against plodders the whole world knows everything about, and guys he's already shared a ring with, but now he's fighting an unbeaten, unexposed guy he will come out and risk going all guns blazing?

Yeah right...

What are you on about?

That agressive all guns blazing Wlad is bollocks.

The heavyweight division is on the brink of a new reality....a reality where a loss vs Wlad doesn't come from 100+ jabs but from shocking power and handspeed. They had hoped to show off vs Sam Peter but Sam's chin was very strong and he was well prepared for the fight vs Chisora the fight SHOULD be over in a round maybe 2 and in dramatic fashion.

You can't sit there and tell me Wlad isn't throwing more power punches or isn't throwing them soon enough in the fight, in the Peter fight he did very well. He won't stand and trade that would be stupid but he will pour on the offense, you can bet on that.

[Fenster]

Sam Peter's speed and movement makes Chisora look like Ali. It took Wlad 10 rounds to finish him. Chambers, Chagaev, Thompson and everyone else Wlad has fought for years, he prodded away before they finally wilted.

Maybe Chisora is completely out of his depth. But i'd be surprised if Wlad all of a sudden turned over a new leaf. In fact, if Chisora starts agressive I bet that will force Wlad into his shell.

[El Kabong]

He threw power punches early and often vs Sam....there is a mental block with Wlad who I am sure still worries about gassing out like he did vs Purrity and Brewster, but right now he has a great jab, solid defense, and a mental understanding of how to delay action and gather himself. Wlad is going to be more attack oriented just because that's the only part of his game he needs to improve. The Sam Peter rematch was but the first step in redefining his style and you could see early on he fought differently as he threw right crosses and left hooks early and frequently....not everyone has Sam Peter's chin.