Amir Khan - Lets Look After Him!!!

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 08 Apr 2008, 16:53

Even three-belt world champion Nate Campbell isn't the biggest of blokes (moved up from super feather), isn't the youngest (he's 36). You'd have to say statistically Nate Campbell fits the bill.

But right now, is there a fighter out there for Amir that is a) definitely winnable, b) marketable, c) can't punch - as Khan awaits the title shot. You have to rule out Romanov (puncher), Peterson (young & very strong) etc.

I have no problems Khan being ahead of Anthony Peterson. Aside from was it Oscar Leon or Humberto Toldeo (it was a Humberto Soto victim) Anthony hasn't really fought anyone.

Khan did beat Limond, Earl and St Clair.

coneye · Post by **coneye** » 08 Apr 2008, 20:13

Out of Retirement Robbie Pedan

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 09 Apr 2008, 01:35

BigGar wrote:Can't see them pitching Gainer against Khan. A well known but over the hill man could be next but not Gainer.

Am sure Gainer could win a London Marathon though.

Gainer has killed off any chance of big opportunities through his negative performance vs JM Marquez. No one would want to bring him in, unless the promoter wanted to save money, from withholding his purse because he wouldn't compete.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 09 Apr 2008, 01:36

coneye wrote:Out of Retirement Robbie Pedan

LOL, "I beat Peden who beat Campbell."

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 09 Apr 2008, 04:44

Edner Cherry, the same one the detonated on Wes Ferguson's chin?

Are you mad? They wouldn't let him near Khan.

Asterix · Post by **Asterix** » 09 Apr 2008, 10:08

Autobarn wrote:
coneye wrote:Out of Retirement Robbie Pedan
LOL, "I beat Peden who beat Campbell."

"I beat Peden who beat Campbell...twice." :P

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 09 Apr 2008, 10:42

delete this thread or someone may get ideas!

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 09 Apr 2008, 10:51

Southpaw Stylist wrote:Edner Cherry, the same one the detonated on Wes Ferguson's chin?

Are you mad? They wouldn't let him near Khan.

Well if they don't he's going to come unstuck in a world title fight.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 09 Apr 2008, 11:03

Asterix wrote:
Autobarn wrote:
coneye wrote:Out of Retirement Robbie Pedan
LOL, "I beat Peden who beat Campbell."
"I beat Peden who beat Campbell...twice." :P

"Keep your hands up Nate, keep them up...oh"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq9Xs8BeRuQ

banjo · Post by **banjo** » 09 Apr 2008, 11:08

When Khan hit Kristjansen when he was down, wasn't RJJ disqualified for exactly the same thing back in 97?

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 09 Apr 2008, 11:11

Have to say, Khan looked fragile against the Dane. He was tagged by right hands repeatedly, and when he was going for the stoppage, was standing flat footed with his chin in the air, totally unprotected, with both hands flailing away.

He got away with it because he was in against an opponent he can overwhelm, but hurting a world class fighter is not enough, you've got to bury them, and if he tries that method, he will be the one getting buried.

I'd give chance a chance against Casamayor or Campbell right now, mainly based on his speed, youth, and punching ability coming forward, but if he didn't win early, he would be dismantled.

Asterix · Post by **Asterix** » 09 Apr 2008, 11:14

banjo wrote:When Khan hit Kristjansen when he was down, wasn't RJJ disqualified for exactly the same thing back in 97?

Similar, but Jones Jr's was worse because his punches were later and harder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDHvUbux3xs

banjo · Post by **banjo** » 09 Apr 2008, 11:25

Asterix wrote:
banjo wrote:When Khan hit Kristjansen when he was down, wasn't RJJ disqualified for exactly the same thing back in 97?
Similar, but Jones Jr's was worse because his punches were later and harder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDHvUbux3xs

Thanks

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 09 Apr 2008, 11:29

banjo wrote:
Asterix wrote:
banjo wrote:When Khan hit Kristjansen when he was down, wasn't RJJ disqualified for exactly the same thing back in 97?
Similar, but Jones Jr's was worse because his punches were later and harder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDHvUbux3xs
Thanks

You should see the rematch. Jones blitzed him in a minute. I watched the first fight a month ago and couldn't believe that Merchant et al were undecided whether he was a force at 175 at the time.

banjo · Post by **banjo** » 09 Apr 2008, 11:39

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
banjo wrote:
Asterix wrote: Similar, but Jones Jr's was worse because his punches were later and harder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDHvUbux3xs
Thanks
You should see the rematch. Jones blitzed him in a minute. I watched the first fight a month ago and couldn't believe that Merchant et al were undecided whether he was a force at 175 at the time.

I have the rematch on DVD but i'd never seen the first fight.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 09 Apr 2008, 11:59

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Have to say, Khan looked fragile against the Dane. He was tagged by right hands repeatedly, and when he was going for the stoppage, was standing flat footed with his chin in the air, totally unprotected, with both hands flailing away.

He got away with it because he was in against an opponent he can overwhelm, but hurting a world class fighter is not enough, you've got to bury them, and if he tries that method, he will be the one getting buried.

I'd give chance a chance against Casamayor or Campbell right now, mainly based on his speed, youth, and punching ability coming forward, but if he didn't win early, he would be dismantled.

might be that Khan needs a better opponent if he is to look really sharp. I can remember how sloppy David Haye used to look until he fought a world class opponent, Gurov.

Coffee Aroma · Post by **Coffee Aroma** » 09 Apr 2008, 12:35

Ant Evans wrote:Personally, I am very bored with Khan getting in there with Frodo Baggin's stunt doubles, midgets from super-featherweight, and other hapless no-hopers.

Spud, you say "look after" Khan, but other than booking him in virtual fixed fights ("fixed" in the match-making where the opponent may well try to win but has zero chance of actually doing so) in his hometown, with a referee who allows Khan to do a virtual ground and pound job with no point deduction and a timekeeper who allows the round to end only after Khan gets the KO, how else can Khan be looked after?

What else do you want to be in Amir's favour? The opponent has his shoe-laces tied together?

...........Quality