Is Khan vs JMM or Guzman plausible?

[Taeth]

I was just thinking, if Khan fought the same way he did against Barrera, he could give JMM a hell ofa fight until he got caught. I think he needs a rematch with Prescott at some point, but how long until he gets a chance at these two. I also have a sneaking suspicion that Guzman would give JMM all he could handle if Guzman came in focused.

[markb018]

I was just thinking, if Khan fought the same way he did against Barrera, he could give JMM a hell ofa fight until he got caught. I think he needs a rematch with Prescott at some point, but how long until he gets a chance at these two. I also have a sneaking suspicion that Guzman would give JMM all he could handle if Guzman came in focused.

VS JMM, its the same fight I believe as Juan Diaz. I think he wins in the same fashion. Juan Diaz and Khan should happen, that would be fun. I think Diaz possibly even wins that as he can take a punch better and I feel Diaz would eventually drop Khan

[Gandalf]

It gets funnier everyday.

Khan is still totally unproven and was VERY lucky to get the breaks against Barrera. Guzman and JMM would both stop Khan.

I cannot believe people are building this guy up on the back of that awful "win".

[James_Teja]

Khan vs Juan Diaz would be perfect.

[XaduBoxer]

Roach said he won't put Khan against PAC and JMM... Not just yet...

Maybe Guzman, they're both fast... but I like Khan vs. Juan Diaz more since both are young boxers and we can see if a pillow punch can break a glass jaw...
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[Kel]

Roach said he won't put Khan against PAC and JMM... Not just yet...

Maybe Guzman, they're both fast... but I like Khan vs. Juan Diaz more since both are young boxers and we can see if a pillow punch can break a glass jaw...
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I thought Frank Warren was his manager?

[XaduBoxer]

Roach said he won't put Khan against PAC and JMM... Not just yet...

Maybe Guzman, they're both fast... but I like Khan vs. Juan Diaz more since both are young boxers and we can see if a pillow punch can break a glass jaw...
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I thought Frank Warren was his manager?

Roach is Khan's trainer/coach... He has a say on who Khan will fight next...
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[brucelee]

Maybe after 2 years he would be ready against Joan.

By that time, JMM would be retiring and I don't see it happening.

[Spicoli]

Umm...No.Khan has not earned a right to loose to Marquez as of yet .He may be banking on Marquezs previous cutting in fights though......never give up hope eh??

[Taeth]

It gets funnier everyday.

Khan is still totally unproven and was VERY lucky to get the breaks against Barrera. Guzman and JMM would both stop Khan.

I cannot believe people are building this guy up on the back of that awful "win".

I will disagree with you on both fronts, except for the fact GUzman and JMM would likely stop Khan. First many unproven guys who have much less hype or media attention around them have gotten shots quicker than Khan, second how is his win against Barrera awful? He dominated that fight, I am not saying he is the second coming, but his speed and size has to give both Guzman and JMM some trouble.

[Gandalf]

It gets funnier everyday.

Khan is still totally unproven and was VERY lucky to get the breaks against Barrera. Guzman and JMM would both stop Khan.

I cannot believe people are building this guy up on the back of that awful "win".

I will disagree with you on both fronts, except for the fact GUzman and JMM would likely stop Khan. First many unproven guys who have much less hype or media attention around them have gotten shots quicker than Khan, second how is his win against Barrera awful? He dominated that fight, I am not saying he is the second coming, but his speed and size has to give both Guzman and JMM some trouble.

I have made my arguments about the Barrera fight numerous times amongst the various threads so will just say it quickly.

Khan managed to have a Barrera with one of the worst cuts in modern boxing in front of him after two minutes of the fight. A cut caused by a clash of heads. Let's not forget Barrera could see with only one eye due to the amount of blood. Khan was able to look so sharp because Barrera was effectively at a handicap. He "won" a fight that should have been stopped earlier and declared void.

Barrera's plight enabled Khan to look much better than he really is.

As far as I'm concerned Khan is NOT a world level player. This "win" does not put him there. If he does go for it now, then I think he will be sorely found out.

[CutMeMick]

Taeth, been drinking again?


I mean seriously why would a P4P fighter in his right mind make a fight with Amir Khan? I mean seriously? You've gotta be kidding be kiding?

Stay busy fight until they find other opponents... As I mentioned JMM wants top names.

Khan aside from money brings nothing to his legacy.
I mean absolutely nothing and that's what JMM is after.
The money is a plus.

Khans spees will giva just about anyone problems but doesn't mean much.

[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.