Could Amir beat Campbell?

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 09 Mar 2008, 16:19

After Campbell shock win could Amir beat him?

glahn · Post by **glahn** » 09 Mar 2008, 16:39

I would have fancied Khan's chances more against Diaz than I do against Campbell. I don't think he's ready yet.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 09 Mar 2008, 16:40

Robbie Peden was good enough to do the job.

Everything is oepning up for Khan. Diaz wasn't as good as he was thought to be. I wondered what'd happen when his fairly moderate blows/pressure would fail to dent his opponent.

Who will they go for? Campbell? Diaz (still IBF champ, marketability lowest ever)? Katsidis-Casamayor winner? David Diaz (not a very good "world" champion).

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 09 Mar 2008, 16:44

I think he can win against all, I was very surprised DIaz lost.

BAMBI · Post by **BAMBI** » 09 Mar 2008, 17:22

Diaz could not adjust, he has that same pattern, and he will be countered by any good boxer!
His chin held up though..I like tos ee him face katsidis this year!

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 09 Mar 2008, 17:45

Autobarn wrote:Robbie Peden was good enough to do the job.

Everything is oepning up for Khan. Diaz wasn't as good as he was thought to be. I wondered what'd happen when his fairly moderate blows/pressure would fail to dent his opponent.

Who will they go for? Campbell? Diaz (still IBF champ, marketability lowest ever)? Katsidis-Casamayor winner? David Diaz (not a very good "world" champion).

Diaz lost all his belts last night, sanctioning fees paid up!

I am gla he lost - he was beiNg talked about as a possible Hatton foe, wtf, Diaz could most likely make Superfeather

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hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 09 Mar 2008, 17:51

campbell's always had ability.

he's far too hardened and skilled for a guy like amir khan.

he'd walk him down all night i reckon.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 09 Mar 2008, 18:15

Campbell has always had the skill, speed and power but there was always something missing. A temperament problem perhaps. His most impressive wins were Diamond and Zegan before last nights victory, he was brilliant against Zegan, handed him his arse and toyed with him.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 09 Mar 2008, 19:34

I thought Campbell just about beat Casamayorwhen they fought ages ago.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 Mar 2008, 20:24

Nah, I think Casamayor beat him - but he wouldn't do so now.

It would be the toughest ask for Khan, and I wouldn't like to see him fight Campbell yet - but Campbell is pushing on and won't be around for ever.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 10 Mar 2008, 07:53

stujones wrote:Nah, I think Casamayor beat him - but he wouldn't do so now.

It would be the toughest ask for Khan, and I wouldn't like to see him fight Campbell yet - but Campbell is pushing on and won't be around for ever.

was a very tight fight though, one of the rare occasions that Joel got the benefit of the doubt.

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 10 Mar 2008, 08:05

How can a fighter who got stopped twice by a Peden who was easily dominated by the smaller JMM and MAB beat the top fighter at lightweight.

Everyone at 135 is looking very beatable now and Amir may well become No1.

Diaz just got beaten widely and seems to have problems with counterpunchers.

Campbell is no ATG with 5-6 losses but seems to have come through the hardway and is but not spectacular.

Katsidis has a poor defense and wide punches

Cassamaya is shot

David Diaz has a dig but precious little skill

Spud · Post by **Spud** » 10 Mar 2008, 08:10

Plenty of time for Amir Khan - why rush for a world title now?

European Title with some defences would be good - or even some top money spinning british match ups in my view would be a more prudent approach.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 10 Mar 2008, 08:12

Theres only one fight worth seeing at domestic level - surely?!

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 10 Mar 2008, 08:24

Fully agreed that the world scene is looking right for Khan. Things are falling in place for Khan very much. So the IBF belt is vacated as well now. Interesting.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 10 Mar 2008, 08:39

Spud wrote:Plenty of time for Amir Khan - why rush for a world title now?

European Title with some defences would be good - or even some top money spinning british match ups in my view would be a more prudent approach.

Because he is a special talent who turned pro at 18. I'm getting a little bit cheesed of by really talented British fighters winning world titles at 27/28 and talking about retirement practically before their reign began.

Hatton and Haye both were special talents, I aint saying Haye could have won a world title much before he did, and both FA and Maloney can be proud of how he was steered quite rapidly post Thompson... but still wouldn't it just be nice if a promoter can just show he has the balls and confidence to get his charge a world title fight within 4 years of turning pro.

Wouldn't it be great if we could have another 10-15 year reign at the top, not 2-3 tops.

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 10 Mar 2008, 08:44

Spud wrote:Plenty of time for Amir Khan - why rush for a world title now?

European Title with some defences would be good - or even some top money spinning british match ups in my view would be a more prudent approach.

Why risk him against Thaxton/ROmanov when he can take a bigger risk with much more reward against a weakish champion?

Someone was asking why Khan doesnt fight Campbell as a step up fight a month or so ago. Well now that step up fight would bring huge rewards

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 10 Mar 2008, 09:26

It depends what version of Nate shows up. If it's thePeden version, yes. If it's the Diaz version, not in a million years.

Maybe the most inconsistent boxer active?

Deserter · Post by **Deserter** » 10 Mar 2008, 09:34

The Campbell that showed up at the weekend would take Khan's heart at this stage - man against boy.
In 18 months time, if Amir gets the right kind of fights, he'd be ready for that type of step-up.

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » 10 Mar 2008, 11:15

Amir Khans is Good, bt he still progressing... I think once he has left behind is amateurish habits, and reaches his peak level, we could see some Big fights. I would rather see Amir Khan becoming Champ FIRST, and THEN defending against the likes of Thaxton and Romnaov etc. Maybe a unification against other belt holders..

Would be better than a certain other "Champs" we know who seem to like to defend against nobodies for a good few years to show how "talented" they are....

If Khan can make big title defenses, it will be good for boxing,

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 10 Mar 2008, 12:15

Campbells obviously learnt to fight the hard way, like David Haye and unlike Amir Khan. I would say No, Amir cant beat him. Theres a reason Amir fights guys like this Danish joker and David Haye fought punchers and ex-champs from his own weight division and a heavyweight slotted in to.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 10 Mar 2008, 12:20

Campbell looks a tricky one, as he's tough and seems to have long arms. I hear he really hammered Kid Diamond, yet he's had disappointing losses and real lapses in concentration. He's also a former super feather.

Bet Warren could make this fight "at the right time." All of a sudden lightweight needs a star.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 10 Mar 2008, 16:12

I wonder whether the cut affected Juan's performance.

Dioufy · Post by **Dioufy** » 10 Mar 2008, 16:18

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:I wonder whether the cut affected Juan's performance.

He was on his way out before that cut.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 10 Mar 2008, 16:24

Dioufy wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:I wonder whether the cut affected Juan's performance.
He was on his way out before that cut.

Thanks. I haven't seen the fight, got it on order.