Well Done Amir Khan

[Gandalf]

Yeaa exellent result for Khan. Shame to see barrera go out like that. I just hope the khan camp dont get to exited and throw him in with JMM cos we what would be the outcome. Hes needs to slowsly progress and perfect that defence then maybe move up to world level.

I'm struggling with the result still, so find it hard to give Khan any credit. He did box well for 4 rounds and was winning the fight. But I cannot say that he beat Barrera because in my heart of hearts I don't think he did.

I'm pretty much the same, but what happened, happened. Amir Khan has a win over Marco Antonio Barrera on his record..........urrrgh

It doesn't bear thinking about really. Damn headbut in the first and blood pouring everywhere. Calzaghe against Lacy, now that was a great win. Hatton against Kostya, now that was a great win. Khan against Barrera.....get outta here!

[:::PSL:::]

It was a nasty forehead cut. Usually when Marco gets cut, it coagulate right away.

[BoomBoom]

I think he should stay away from Bredis Prescott for now....and never fight Ali Funeka, that would be disasterous for him imo. Aside from them, Diaz or Casa would eventually be interesting and possibly winnable. First though Id like to see him in with someone in the top 20, not sure hes ready for those guys in his next couple fights.

I think Khan would complete dominately Casamayor. I'd love to see that fight and listen to VD's excuses after his man gets retired by his corner after about 6 rounds.

I think so too. Hes another one that should be considering retiring though.

[Gandalf]

It was a nasty forehead cut. Usually when Marco gets cut, it coagulate right away.

It was a horrible cut, worse than that Guerrero one IMO. Khan should thank his lucky stars the gods shone on him tonight, because he got all the breaks.

[JazMerkin]

It was a nasty forehead cut. Usually when Marco gets cut, it coagulate right away.

It was a horrible cut, worse than that Guerrero one IMO. Khan should thank his lucky stars the gods shone on him tonight, because he got all the breaks.

[paddy448]

like micheal gomez said khan is a world class fighter with world class vunerablities. with roach tho i think they could bring a good defence into amirs game to compensate for his chin.well to the kid. i think he can be a big player in world boxing

[Gandalf]

It was a nasty forehead cut. Usually when Marco gets cut, it coagulate right away.

It was a horrible cut, worse than that Guerrero one IMO. Khan should thank his lucky stars the gods shone on him tonight, because he got all the breaks.

I could interpret this in a variety of ways.

[JazMerkin]

It was a horrible cut, worse than that Guerrero one IMO. Khan should thank his lucky stars the gods shone on him tonight, because he got all the breaks.

I could interpret this in a variety of ways.

Ok, well just to make it clear, let me tell you my intention. You are flogging a dead horse. How many threads do you need to say 'Barrera didn't lose, he wuz robbed he wuz guv'? (I'm well aware that represents neither the pattern of your writing nor most probably your speech)

Seriously Miles, its tedious, yes the cut was a disadvantage, but so what, any fighter getting in the ring knows that's a risk, if it had happened to Khan you wouldn't be saying Barrera didn't earn the victory. Seriously subtract your feelings about MAB, and whatever issue it is you have with Khan, and just accept that Khan did what HE needed to do to win. Barrera knew the score if the cut was that bad he could've called it quits & got a NC. He didn't. So accept it Khan won.

[paddy448]

I could interpret this in a variety of ways.

Ok, well just to make it clear, let me tell you my intention. You are flogging a dead horse. How many threads do you need to say 'Barrera didn't lose, he wuz robbed he wuz guv'? (I'm well aware that represents neither the pattern of your writing nor most probably your speech)

Seriously Miles, its tedious, yes the cut was a disadvantage, but so what, any fighter getting in the ring knows that's a risk, if it had happened to Khan you wouldn't be saying Barrera didn't earn the victory. Seriously subtract your feelings about MAB, and whatever issue it is you have with Khan, and just accept that Khan did what HE needed to do to win. Barrera knew the score if the cut was that bad he could've called it quits & got a NC. He didn't. So accept it Khan won.

couldnt of said it better myself mate

[Kev]

I could interpret this in a variety of ways.

Ok, well just to make it clear, let me tell you my intention. You are flogging a dead horse. How many threads do you need to say 'Barrera didn't lose, he wuz robbed he wuz guv'? (I'm well aware that represents neither the pattern of your writing nor most probably your speech)

Seriously Miles, its tedious, yes the cut was a disadvantage, but so what, any fighter getting in the ring knows that's a risk, if it had happened to Khan you wouldn't be saying Barrera didn't earn the victory. Seriously subtract your feelings about MAB, and whatever issue it is you have with Khan, and just accept that Khan did what HE needed to do to win. Barrera knew the score if the cut was that bad he could've called it quits & got a NC. He didn't. So accept it Khan won.

Good points Jaz and actually I think the cut if anything was GOOD for Barrera as it's given him a way out and the chance to lose without his reputation suffering.

I have no doubt Barrera was going to lose that fight cut or no cut, Khan was just better on the night in every single department.

He didn't beat a prime Barrera, he didn't beat a Barrera in his natural weight class, but he DID clearly beat the 35 year old version of Barrera fighting at lightweight, and would do if they were to fight again.

[Majesty]

I'm struggling with the result still, so find it hard to give Khan any credit. He did box well for 4 rounds and was winning the fight. But I cannot say that he beat Barrera because in my heart of hearts I don't think he did.

Oh please. You're just in denial. You'll get over it in couple of days.

I guess Khan is not "gay" at afterall.

Khan is just as gay as ever. What kind of man accepts that as a win on his record?? A big gay one!

He did what needed to be done, but it was a NC that got warped by homecooking.

home cooking are you freaking serious?

[Youngblood]

I can't be sure, but I think miles may be drunk. If so, let this be a warning to all trees and apartment door numbers out there. You were warned.

[JazMerkin]

I can't be sure, but I think miles may be drunk. If so, let this be a warning to all trees and apartment door numbers out there. You were warned.

Let's hope his neighbours don't piss him off tonight, he'll probably go round and beat them up screaming all the while, 'he didn't lose, it shouldddaaaaa beeeeeen a nooooooo conteeeessstttt'.

[Gandalf]

I stand by my statements. I might be repeating myself on different threads but the same issues keep arising. If the same thing happened to Khan my response would be the same, namely that it is inconclusive and deserving of a rematch. There is nothing difficult about that.

[Deanrw]

I thought Khan looked awesome. Great offensive prowess and improving defense. To be honest, I never expected much from Barrera tonight (you can check my predictions on that) and I hope he does retire from the fighting part of the game.

What impressed most was how Khan handled the pressure of this event. He was in with a big name opponent who many in the crowd wanted him to lose to in a make or break fight, but he stuck to his game and showed enormous confidence and style. He really put that loss to Prescott behind him.

Even though Barrera was not the old Barrera, Khan passed a major test tonight.