Amir Khan-Devon Alexander/Thurman-Bundu/Mares/Charlo

[IamInuit]

What Americans (and GBP in particular) don't realise is that Khan doesn't have that big a following in the UK. He made a decision to base himself in the states , and good luck to him. but you can't have it all ways. To the Brits , he's just another decent fighter that isn't a World Champion. I would bet that he has less than 500 fans at the fight in Vegas this weekend. (Closer to 200!) So when people talk about this "Stadium Filler" with Kell Brook, that's not down to Khan. The vast majority of people that go to these Stadium fights are there because of the occasion . I'm not saying that's a bad thing , just not to get carried away with this "He's big in the UK" bullshit.

Khan vs Brook could do as well as Froch/Groves. You underestimate the fervor of the British fans to get behind a big domestic punch up. Just have a look at the weekly small time domestic scene. Save Mexico, nobody is on that level. Even if Devon beats Khan, its still a big fight in Britain. With or w/o ppv. The gate would be huge if promoted properly. I mean no offense but just who the F was George Groves?

Should Khan prevail over Alexander, imo its the biggest "money" fight for Floyd outside the phantom one. Perhaps Floyd would even go to England.

You're absolutely right about the fervour of the British fans and like I said in my post , it's the occasion rather than the fighter. No doubt Khan v Brook would be PPV and it would be a stadium fight, but not because either of them has a massive following. Froch v Groves 2 was so big because of what happened in the first fight. I wonder how many of those fans at Wembley went to the Groves's next fight or for that matter Froch's next fight (if he does fight again.) they're not followers of a particular fighter like for example Hatton or even Josh Warrington. Like I said, a lot go because "it's the place to be!" ( bound to get slated for that!)

That's a good point but it still spells dollars. Half the people that buy ppv generally are probably bot boxing fans. I bet everyone in Britain know who Khan is. Nobody in Canada know who Jo Jo Dan is or even Troy Ross. Its an advantage that Britain can fill stadiums with non followers of either man. That is why Britain remains the historical foundation of the sport. The same type of rivalry between townships in soccer seem to run in boxing. More often then not, that domestic scene on a Saturday afternoon surpasses the so-called main event in the evening. Its the reason Khan/Brook is a huge payday for both men.

[Spicoli]

24 carat gold trunks ffs. This poor kid just wants to belong sooo badly This is one that can go between one of two extremes...nice crisp counters and briskness..or quite the physical clingy referee heavily involved fight. Khan over 12

[smashup]

Most expensive shorts in boxing history...he's gonna look a right cunt if he loses

[Reginald Perrin]

Devon Alexander has good skills, but I question his heart and if he really wants to win sometimes. I think once Amir starts to let his hands go, Alexander is going to start wondering what he is doing there and start to give up. He might manage to hurt Khan (who doesn't), but Khan knows how to see it through to the end and unless the hurtful punch comes early, then I think he will. I predict a wide Khan points win, maybe a stoppage if Alexander starts to give up.

[Spicoli]

The whole card is name heavy. Showextreme should pick up early and hopefully not push Victor Ortiz "return" instead of Charlos and Spence jr.

WAR MIGHTY MIKE for anyone left that cares

[smashup]

Khans getting £625,000 (£595,000 when you minus his gold shorts) to Headline at the MGM and it's his last fight with ODLH/Golden boy promotions

Amir Khan takes a pay cut to headline the MGM as he prepares to face Devon Alexander - Mirror Online

[imp]

Khan is the better boxer.

Khan should still fight brook before floyd.

[walrus]

This is tough, we got Bradley on HBO tomorrow and Khan is on Showtime here in the US. I'm more into watching Bradley but Khan is always great to watch as you never know what will happen. I guess it is good to have a too much boxing problem but these are fights I've been waiting for.

[Dark Lord Al]

I'm hoping the pretty ordinary Alexander wins by ko , then we can put the Khan road show to bed once and for all. Simple fact is Khan doesn't deserve a shot at PACMAN or Floyd he isn't that good.

[Master]

Khan looks ripped at the weigh in. He is too muscular?

[Dark Lord Al]

Khan looks ripped at the weigh in. He is too muscular?

Yes he should have the same body fat ratio as fury , if he did have he would fit comfortably into the LHW division.

[Master]

Khan looks ripped at the weigh in. He is too muscular?

Yes he should have the same body fat ratio as fury , if he did have he would fit comfortably into the LHW division.

He said he is comfortable at this weight.

[Dark Lord Al]

Khan looks ripped at the weigh in. He is too muscular?

Yes he should have the same body fat ratio as fury , if he did have he would fit comfortably into the LHW division.

He said he is comfortable at this weight.

Exactly.
We are talking about Khan right ?

[Tam Seddon]

Ring walk is at 4am Khan said on his Facebook.

[Mark TKO]

I'm hoping the pretty ordinary Alexander wins by ko , then we can put the Khan road show to bed once and for all. Simple fact is Khan doesn't deserve a shot at PACMAN or Floyd he isn't that good.

Couldn't agree more