MARTIN KRISTJANSEN: How will Rawling & McGuigan sell him

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 31 Mar 2008, 12:46

ONE fight in the last 18 months.

And that was SPLIT DECISION over a journeyman with a 13-12 record.

And this fight is a WBO eliminator ay? Speaks volumes.

And yet Romanov and Thaxton duke it out the night before....

Cant wait to hear the ITV/Sports Network spin on this 'dangerous hungry banger' from Denmark.

terminator · Post by **terminator** » 31 Mar 2008, 12:50

I have to agree he is a crap opponent

Hopefully we will see Khan fight the winner of Romanov-Thaxton

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 31 Mar 2008, 13:21

Omg we agree on something...

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 01 Apr 2008, 05:45

Anyone picking MK?

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 01 Apr 2008, 05:50

Haven't checked his record, but somehow I'm sure he's just another safe bet being brought in for Khan.

Good line from Hennessey in BN last week, quoting FW from his own website, just before Khan's last fight, saying that he thought St Clair was a better fighter than Kristjansen.

Eraserhead · Post by **Eraserhead** » 01 Apr 2008, 05:55

MightyWarrior wrote:Haven't checked his record, but somehow I'm sure he's just another safe bet being brought in for Khan.

Good line from Hennessey in BN last week, quoting FW from his own website, just before Khan's last fight, saying that he thought St Clair was a better fighter than Kristjansen.

He's right too - St. Clair is a much better opponent. You can't fault Khan's opponents so far - he's been moved along fairly well (although the absence of punchers and bigger men is evident) - but Kristiansen is a poor fight.

I know they're two different ends of the spectrum, experience-wise, but Yuriorkis Gamboa takes on Darling Jiminez in May. It's only Gamboa's 10th fight and Jiminez sparked former WBO LIGHTWEIGHT champ Mike Anchondo in his last. Gamboa's a super-feather who could maybe make feather.

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 01 Apr 2008, 06:01

Who's the fella from South America (?), Linares? He's younger than Khan isn't he?

MK is a poor opponent particularly when Romanov and Thaxton were so readily available, and FW touted Romanov.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 01 Apr 2008, 06:05

overhand_right wrote:ONE fight in the last 18 months.

And that was SPLIT DECISION over a journeyman with a 13-12 record.

And this fight is a WBO eliminator ay? Speaks volumes.

And yet Romanov and Thaxton duke it out the night before....

Cant wait to hear the ITV/Sports Network spin on this 'dangerous hungry banger' from Denmark.

"Kristiansen did well vs Zoff who did well vs Romanov who holds the EBU title"

Post fight, "Khan beat a man who almost beat Romanov...Khan doesn't need the EBU title; he deserves a world title fight." (perfect way of avoiding the POWER PUNCHING Romanov)

"Casamayor is old and only in it for the money - this is a fantastic opportunity for Khan, provided the Cuban conceeds to all FW demands and fight over here."

We know these ppl are shameless, we know what they have to say to keep on the payroll, I'd expect even worst to come out of their mouths and let's not forget, while we are talking about Barry, that he was one of the guys who welcomed the WBU in the great days because guys like Steve Foster could make more money and improve the health of the game at the grassroots.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 01 Apr 2008, 06:06

Ah, fornicate it. Frankly, thats my attidute. This fight is one step forward, and two steps back, but in the scheme of things- so what? Its on ITV, just sit back and enjoy it.

Matthews - Choi will be a belter , so enjoy that too!

whatashambles · Post by **whatashambles** » 01 Apr 2008, 06:37

What happens with Anthony Peterson in all this? He is ranked no.1 by the WBO. Will he be dropped down to second if Khan wins? and Juan Diaz is number 2 in teh rankings at the moment.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 01 Apr 2008, 06:54

overhand_right wrote:Anyone picking MK?

Don't start...

But seriously, this guy isn't the sort of opponent who is going to beat Khan. I'm still waiting for the rugged trialhorse with a bit of dig to come along and upset the applecart with 100/1 rd odds, although obviously it looks like they're more likely to go with as light punchers as they can who are 'rated' on the path to 'the top'.

nevertheless, if this guy can last the distance (and he's done enough of that

it's worth literally a couple of quid on later rounds as they'll certainly be at 100/1, like all Khan foes.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 01 Apr 2008, 06:55

He's okay - a fringe European level fighter.

He's a geniune lightweight and IMO as good a lightweight as Khan has fought. And I include Earl and Limond.

Eraserhead · Post by **Eraserhead** » 01 Apr 2008, 07:03

DavidPayne wrote:Who's the fella from South America (?), Linares? He's younger than Khan isn't he?

MK is a poor opponent particularly when Romanov and Thaxton were so readily available, and FW touted Romanov.

Linares is 22, I think. Had 20-odd fights now and looked amazing against Larios.

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 01 Apr 2008, 07:31

stujones wrote:He's okay - a fringe European level fighter.

He's a geniune lightweight and IMO as good a lightweight as Khan has fought. And I include Earl and Limond.

Do you work for Sports Network?

Did you miss Kristjansens 18 months with only a 6 rd split decision over a 13-12 guy part?

If he's as good as anyone Khan's fought, then that is fookin awful!!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 01 Apr 2008, 07:36

overhand_right wrote:
stujones wrote:He's okay - a fringe European level fighter.

He's a geniune lightweight and IMO as good a lightweight as Khan has fought. And I include Earl and Limond.

Do you work for Sports Network?

Did you miss Kristjansens 18 months with only a 6 rd split decision over a 13-12 guy part?

If he's as good as anyone Khan's fought, then that is fookin awful!!

No - but I have seen Kristjansen fight on numerous occasions.

The_Don1 · Post by **The_Don1** » 01 Apr 2008, 11:14

I don't get how this can be a title eliminator Khan is ranked no.4 and Kristjansen is ranked no.2

What about Peterson the No.1 ranked and Casamyor the intermin champion?

Typical WBO/FW logic.

Punchy Joe · Post by **Punchy Joe** » 01 Apr 2008, 11:22

it’s just an "eliminator" not "final eliminator" which doesn’t mean a hell of a lot except for Rawling and mcquigan to go on about how Khan is now world rated and world class and is "almost" ready for a "world" title fight blah blah blah wank wank

The_Don1 · Post by **The_Don1** » 01 Apr 2008, 11:53

ok I see, it just sounds better when he wins and creates the illusion that his career is moving on somewere then. Cheers.

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 02 Apr 2008, 05:26

You've hit the nail on the head.

harrygreb · Post by **harrygreb** » 02 Apr 2008, 08:44

just dont hit him on the chin

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 02 Apr 2008, 08:50

overhand_right wrote:
stujones wrote:He's okay - a fringe European level fighter.

He's a geniune lightweight and IMO as good a lightweight as Khan has fought. And I include Earl and Limond.

Do you work for Sports Network?

Did you miss Kristjansens 18 months with only a 6 rd split decision over a 13-12 guy part?

If he's as good as anyone Khan's fought, then that is fookin awful!!

To be fair, it's very easy to win a 6 rounder by split decision. Doesn't mean a lot.

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 02 Apr 2008, 08:52

It means that he had his hands full with a guy who's lost more than hes won. I don't know what possible spin you can put on it.

marvelousmarvin · Post by **marvelousmarvin** » 02 Apr 2008, 09:00

i have a few points about khan

Firstly he offer to leaveFW and go with someone who will put him in with hardened fighters who can bang a bit. He got knocked down by limond yet still dont tuck his chin in

I am a big fan of khan and believe he has good skills but when he fights a world class or decent lightweight who can punch he could be in trouble

I think he will finish the dane in 5 although i would like it to go distance as i have tickets

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 02 Apr 2008, 09:34

overhand_right wrote:ONE fight in the last 18 months.

And that was SPLIT DECISION over a journeyman with a 13-12 record.

And this fight is a WBO eliminator ay? Speaks volumes.

And yet Romanov and Thaxton duke it out the night before....

Cant wait to hear the ITV/Sports Network spin on this 'dangerous hungry banger' from Denmark.

Rawlings wont be AS bad but Mcguigan will have him down as a dangerous legendary stauts GOAT banger.

Nonsense.

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 02 Apr 2008, 16:43

jamesmcdonnell wrote:
overhand_right wrote:
stujones wrote:He's okay - a fringe European level fighter.

He's a geniune lightweight and IMO as good a lightweight as Khan has fought. And I include Earl and Limond.

Do you work for Sports Network?

Did you miss Kristjansens 18 months with only a 6 rd split decision over a 13-12 guy part?

If he's as good as anyone Khan's fought, then that is fookin awful!!
To be fair, it's very easy to win a 6 rounder by split decision. Doesn't mean a lot.

Split decision for a 6 rounder?

Judges??

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