Kahn v Barrera???

[Memphis]

Shut it you or I'll put you over my knee

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Because there both arrogant morons.

LOL...I don't beleive that's the reason at all but anyhow...continue on

What other reason did you think it was ?

I suspect he was suggesting it was a colour/race thing why you didn't like them.

This also relates back to Memphis's post about being English. Nothing against Khan but overhearing and seeing how some of his fans act (similar to Naz) they do see it as a race thing.
I don't want to go off topic with this.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Shut it you or I'll put you over my knee

Barrera will spank Khan like yo' momma.

[JazMerkin]

LOL...I don't beleive that's the reason at all but anyhow...continue on

What other reason did you think it was ?

I suspect he was suggesting it was a colour/race thing why you didn't like them.

This also relates back to Memphis's post about being English. Nothing against Khan but overhearing and seeing how some of his fans act (similar to Naz) they do see it as a race thing.
I don't want to go off topic with this.

To be fair, I do think that Khan does get a fair bit of stick for his race. I don't think that's how ICB meant it, but seeing a big number of comments on mainstream websites, I think there was a certain backlash against Khan because of his race/religion. I saw a much higher number of comments about cornershops & how 'indians' weren't genetically suited for sport, which is frankly bollocks.

Anyway I know that in the case where Khan hit the bloke, he did actually stop & didn't drive off, but yeah the guy did become depressed because he couldn't work again or something.

I also know what people mean about Khan being arrogant in a way, because he does come out with shit hypin himself unneccessarily. However, when ever I've seen him not talking about boxing he does seem like a really safe guy so don't know which way to lean, and the crap he got after the Prescott defeat just made me root for him harder. The reality is that he also offers the sport a young, future star.

On the other hand MAB is one of my favourite boxers, but I'm not really sure how much he has got left, & I would rather he lost to Khan & retired than beat Khan & then lost a world title shot. So as of yet I'm still undecided

As a side-note I thought the British media really underestimated just how good MAB was, saying only he had a good record. The guy has been in with some of the best boxers of the past decade!

[Gandalf]

What other reason did you think it was ?

I suspect he was suggesting it was a colour/race thing why you didn't like them.

This also relates back to Memphis's post about being English. Nothing against Khan but overhearing and seeing how some of his fans act (similar to Naz) they do see it as a race thing.
I don't want to go off topic with this.

To be fair, I do think that Khan does get a fair bit of stick for his race. I don't think that's how ICB meant it, but seeing a big number of comments on mainstream websites, I think there was a certain backlash against Khan because of his race/religion. I saw a much higher number of comments about cornershops & how 'indians' weren't genetically suited for sport, which is frankly bollocks.

Anyway I know that in the case where Khan hit the bloke, he did actually stop & didn't drive off, but yeah the guy did become depressed because he couldn't work again or something.

I also know what people mean about Khan being arrogant in a way, because he does come out with shit hypin himself unneccessarily. However, when ever I've seen him not talking about boxing he does seem like a really safe guy so don't know which way to lean, and the crap he got after the Prescott defeat just made me root for him harder. The reality is that he also offers the sport a young, future star.

On the other hand MAB is one of my favourite boxers, but I'm not really sure how much he has got left, & I would rather he lost to Khan & retired than beat Khan & then lost a world title shot. So as of yet I'm still undecided

As a side-note I thought the British media really underestimated just how good MAB was, saying only he had a good record. The guy has been in with some of the best boxers of the past decade!

I thought it hilarious to read on Yahoo sports about Khan saying he's looking to Hamed for advice as well. Who the heck is Hamed to offer any advice on how to beat Barrera?!

That cracked me up so much.

[Memphis]

Right Naz, what shall I do?

Stop driving so fast!

I meant the fight?

Oh right, fuck knows

[Kev]

So it will just be me and CFH sitting in the Khan section then

I want Amir to win this one in style, he's not deserving of all the hate he gets.

He's a well spoken, polite young man who has goals and ambitions and isn't afraid to take a risk to try and achieve those goals.

Shame on ICB for wanting to see him smashed as he represents someone with the same mindset as you.

He doesn't drink, he doesn't believe in sleeping around with lots of random women, his family is everything to him and he has a dream to be a world champ just like you have a dream to make the 2012 Olympics.

What exactly is it about him that makes you want to see him get smashed?

Well i certainly wouldn't run someone over then leave em there, he made that guys life a misery he was fucked for life so i heard. And its not only that i just don't like him he's an arrogant moron. And his claim of having 2 percent body fat, aswell as being able to beat Floyd Mayweather is just laughable. He's nothing like me at all he may have the same goals, but i would never make such foolish claims.

Amir never did a hit and run, he stopped and called for an ambulance. Plus he was cleared of dangerous driving, although banned for 6 months for careless driving I believe, regardless it's not something I'd condemn him for, all young teenagers speed sadly, except for you I imagine, I'm sure you stick to the speed limits.

As for his boasts about being a world champion how is that arrogant? You've said repeatedly on here that you intend to make it to the Olympics in 2012, so how is it arrogant for an Olympic Silver Medallist to belive he can go on to be a world champ, but it's not arrogant for a lad on a forum who has been boxing for a year to say he's going to make the 2012 Olympic team?

Not having a go at you Ice, I admire your own determination, just really don't see why you dislike Amir who has been great for British boxing.

[JT Rock]

Im with khan, exciting fighter with suspect chin who can ko or get Ko'd.. Barrera had his time..

Barrera couldnt hang with Pac last year, looked slow and ugly, I think Khan will win this

[Gandalf]

Im with khan, exciting fighter with suspect chin who can ko or get Ko'd.. Barrera had his time..

Barrera couldnt hang with Pac last year, looked slow and ugly, I think Khan will win this

Would you suggest that Khan is anywhere nearly as good as Manny though? Or remotely as good as JMM? Or that Barrera could be stopped in 1 by a complete nobody as Khan himself was?

On that note your pick is not entirely logical. No offence, JT, but Barrera beats Khan because Khan is simply not good enough.

[JT Rock]

Im with khan, exciting fighter with suspect chin who can ko or get Ko'd.. Barrera had his time..

Barrera couldnt hang with Pac last year, looked slow and ugly, I think Khan will win this

Would you suggest that Khan is anywhere nearly as good as Manny though? Or remotely as good as JMM? Or that Barrera could be stopped in 1 by a complete nobody as Khan himself was?

On that note your pick is not entirely logical. No offence, JT, but Barrera beats Khan because Khan is simply not good enough.

Were talking about a fighter that is quick and fast and good power.. Barrera is way past his best at this point... If were talking about the Barrera of a few years ago, I give Kahn no chance... Khan has tremendous upside I mean Juarez is nothing special and fought to arguably a draw against Marco almost 3 years ago.

I just think its going to be a case of youth and athleticism lasting over age and deterioation

[Gandalf]

Im with khan, exciting fighter with suspect chin who can ko or get Ko'd.. Barrera had his time..

Barrera couldnt hang with Pac last year, looked slow and ugly, I think Khan will win this

Would you suggest that Khan is anywhere nearly as good as Manny though? Or remotely as good as JMM? Or that Barrera could be stopped in 1 by a complete nobody as Khan himself was?

On that note your pick is not entirely logical. No offence, JT, but Barrera beats Khan because Khan is simply not good enough.

Were talking about a fighter that is quick and fast and good power.. Barrera is way past his best at this point... If were talking about the Barrera of a few years ago, I give Kahn no chance... Khan has tremendous upside I mean Juarez is nothing special and fought to arguably a draw against Marco almost 3 years ago.

I just think its going to be a case of youth and athleticism lasting over age and deterioation

Barrera won the first fight by enough in my reckoning and then boxed his ass off in the rematch. The second fight was a fight won with a jab because he wanted to show it was all he needed! Khan certainly doesnt have the chin of Juarez. And beyond that you have a fight in which Barrera gave Marquez a serious run for his money and then gave a lame showing against the best fighter in the world. And suddenly Amir kahn is going to cause an upset?

You have your opinion, but I will go against it in this case. I think Barrera is stil too good for Khan.

[Kirkland Laing]

Blimey, that's taking a chance isn't it? Even though Khan will be much bigger (Barrera looked like a little fat man last time out) Barrera is still active.

Even if it's officially announced, expect Barrera to mysteriously pull out one week before, to be replaced by obscure, no-name, unbeaten fighter from the South Pacific.

Who in turns goes about and knocks Con out. Yeah I can see that situation taking place as well

Assuming they both make it into the ring who do you think wins the fight?

[sanchez786]

What other reason did you think it was ?

I suspect he was suggesting it was a colour/race thing why you didn't like them.

This also relates back to Memphis's post about being English. Nothing against Khan but overhearing and seeing how some of his fans act (similar to Naz) they do see it as a race thing.
I don't want to go off topic with this.

To be fair, I do think that Khan does get a fair bit of stick for his race. I don't think that's how ICB meant it, but seeing a big number of comments on mainstream websites, I think there was a certain backlash against Khan because of his race/religion. I saw a much higher number of comments about cornershops & how 'indians' weren't genetically suited for sport, which is frankly bollocks.

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[Gandalf]

I suspect he was suggesting it was a colour/race thing why you didn't like them.

This also relates back to Memphis's post about being English. Nothing against Khan but overhearing and seeing how some of his fans act (similar to Naz) they do see it as a race thing.
I don't want to go off topic with this.

To be fair, I do think that Khan does get a fair bit of stick for his race. I don't think that's how ICB meant it, but seeing a big number of comments on mainstream websites, I think there was a certain backlash against Khan because of his race/religion. I saw a much higher number of comments about cornershops & how 'indians' weren't genetically suited for sport, which is frankly bollocks.

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"This". That is profound. I'm just surprised I had never noticed it before. Well done for managing to type up that word, I am immensely touched.

[ICB]

I suspect he was suggesting it was a colour/race thing why you didn't like them.

This also relates back to Memphis's post about being English. Nothing against Khan but overhearing and seeing how some of his fans act (similar to Naz) they do see it as a race thing.
I don't want to go off topic with this.

To be fair, I do think that Khan does get a fair bit of stick for his race. I don't think that's how ICB meant it, but seeing a big number of comments on mainstream websites, I think there was a certain backlash against Khan because of his race/religion. I saw a much higher number of comments about cornershops & how 'indians' weren't genetically suited for sport, which is frankly bollocks.

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If your trying to pull the race card don't even go there, im not a racist and i never have been. Boxing isn't about race/colour its about two men entering the ring risking there lives, and you have your own likes/dislikes in boxing.