Khan's next opponent..

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 25 Apr 2008, 04:08

Asterix wrote:
MBP wrote:
Asterix wrote: I take it you've seen Mlungisi Dlamini fight then? If you haven't, aren't you criticising prematurely? This guy could actually be quite good.

I'm happy about a few things here: Unbeaten in 18 fights, 5' 10" and pretty good KO ratio. Also, he's The Killer Shark!
Asterix he Drew with an opp that had 1 lost 1 then retired, come on.....
You dont work in FW office as well do ya? Trying to sell this to us coz some of us on here know a bit about boxing..
That was his 3rd pro fight, and he was around 19. I don't care if you watch it or not, but I think it's naive to dismiss Dlamini without seeing what he's like. Now on the flip side, I do understand that it would also be naive to think that he's going to be great. He was hand picked by allegedly allegedly after all.

Has anyone got any footage of him? Then, if he's crap, bash away.

I agree. Derry Matthews probably thought the same thing a few weeks ago and look what happened.

Twinkle Toes · Post by **Twinkle Toes** » 25 Apr 2008, 06:28

People bash it because if it is true then it is a step backwards.

We can't just let it ride, because we havent heard of him and there is a 1 in a 100 chance he could be azumah nelson in the making - Furthermore we know quite well Frank won't be making any match of that type.

People slate Calzaghe's and Hatton's fight's over the years, well Khan is going the exact same route.

bridportboxer · Post by **bridportboxer** » 25 Apr 2008, 06:36

Dioufy wrote:... is Mlungisi Dlamini for the WBF strap, Commonwealth and that WBO inter-continental shite.

My dad works at Sports Network and he works on the publishing side and he's been told to find pictures of the guy with his belt for the poster.

Trust me... when have I ever let you down.

If this is true then I hope your dad aint going to be in trouble for you coming on here and leaking all these details.

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » 25 Apr 2008, 06:41

Twinkle Toes wrote:People bash it because if it is true then it is a step backwards.

We can't just let it ride, because we havent heard of him and there is a 1 in a 100 chance he could be azumah nelson in the making - Furthermore we know quite well Frank won't be making any match of that type.

People slate Calzaghe's and Hatton's fight's over the years, well Khan is going the exact same route.

Hmm thats True....

One thing i like about Khan is he wants a Title shot NOW, not pad his career up.

BUT, if he wants 1 moe fight before a title shot, it has to be BIG, a real threat of an opponent

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 25 Apr 2008, 06:43

Imagine if they got Erik Morales or Marco Antonio Barrera.

I'd pay to watch that.

black panther · Post by **black panther** » 25 Apr 2008, 06:57

Asterix wrote:
ArtOfWar wrote:F**king hell, I hope this isn't true. I haven't been bothered about Khan's progress like some. He started off with a few knock over jobs like every other novice pro and more recntly he's beaten Limond, Lawton, St Clair and Earl which isn't bad going. However, the Kristjansen fight coupled with this one if it's true is a load of dogshite and not the right way to go if Khan is going to be challenging for a world title. Khan will have no easy way to a world title at lightweight either, so he should be getting stiff tests every time out now.
I take it you've seen Mlungisi Dlamini fight then? If you haven't, aren't you criticising prematurely? This guy could actually be quite good.

I'm happy about a few things here: Unbeaten in 18 fights, 5' 10" and pretty good KO ratio. Also, he's The Killer Shark!

Obviously it's a shame no-one here has heard of him before, but he's spent almost all of his career in South Africa and he's young.

I think the problem is m8, that we'd like Khan to fight someone who can be used as a measuring stick as to how good he really is, someone like Armando Santa Cruz. The problem with this guy is that yes, since he's undefeated he could turn out to be a good fighter and prove a good test BUT on the other hand since he hasnt fought anyone of note he could equally be really poor, like Samuel Kebede - the undefeated African who was woeful in a challenge for Scott Harrison's WBO belt. And a quick look at the records shows he's not even the best lightweight prospect in South Africa - that would be this guy:

http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?hu ... &cat=boxer

who would be a more viable opponent as he's in the top ten of most of the alphabet boys.

Asterix · Post by **Asterix** » 25 Apr 2008, 08:16

black panther wrote:I think the problem is m8, that we'd like Khan to fight someone who can be used as a measuring stick as to how good he really is, someone like Armando Santa Cruz. The problem with this guy is that yes, since he's undefeated he could turn out to be a good fighter and prove a good test BUT on the other hand since he hasnt fought anyone of note he could equally be really poor, like Samuel Kebede - the undefeated African who was woeful in a challenge for Scott Harrison's WBO belt. And a quick look at the records shows he's not even the best lightweight prospect in South Africa - that would be this guy:

http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?hu ... &cat=boxer

who would be a more viable opponent as he's in the top ten of most of the alphabet boys.

I agree.

Autobarn · Post by **Autobarn** » 25 Apr 2008, 08:38

Come on, this is a wind up. If the guy's dad worked at Sports Network he wouldn't tell us this on a forum!

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 25 Apr 2008, 09:11

My Nan is mates with the 2nd cousin twice removed of Mlungisi Dlamini, and she said the Dlamini is fighting for the WBA Inter continental title next.

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 25 Apr 2008, 13:47

and the NEW WBF lightweight champeeeen of the world????

oR NOT?

seems noone has seen the chap, hardly surprising.

I'm going to stick my customary few quid on rounds for Mungojerry at the usual 100/1 price.

Spud · Post by **Spud** » 25 Apr 2008, 13:50

observer1 wrote:
Twinkle Toes wrote:People bash it because if it is true then it is a step backwards.

We can't just let it ride, because we havent heard of him and there is a 1 in a 100 chance he could be azumah nelson in the making - Furthermore we know quite well Frank won't be making any match of that type.

People slate Calzaghe's and Hatton's fight's over the years, well Khan is going the exact same route.
Hmm thats True....

One thing i like about Khan is he wants a Title shot NOW, not pad his career up.

BUT, if he wants 1 moe fight before a title shot, it has to be BIG, a real threat of an opponent

Stated the same thing earlier in the thread.

Spud · Post by **Spud** » 25 Apr 2008, 13:57

Dioufy wrote:My dad works at Sports Network and he works on the publishing side and he's been told to find pictures of the guy with his belt for the poster.

B*llocks!!!

No way does your old man work directly for - or exclusively for Sportsnetwork.

Matchmaker - Dean Powell
Assistant - Dennis

Richard Maynard - Press Officer
Andy Ayling - "General Duties" or whatever

Forgot the lady who is Fr anks PA - Emma or something like that
Tickets & Accounts - is a lady called Jan I believe if she is still there

Not sure who does the poster side of things now but it used to be a company somewhere near Milton Keynes - certainly close to there.

Ian Axon does all the website site stuff which I believe includes allegedly.tv interviews.

So come on Dioufy who is your old man!!!

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 25 Apr 2008, 15:14

http://www.allegedly.tv/drill/News/Ar ... ather.html

Khan got some American training like most said he should of had.

ArtOfWar · Post by **ArtOfWar** » 26 Apr 2008, 13:36

black panther wrote:
Asterix wrote:
ArtOfWar wrote:F**king hell, I hope this isn't true. I haven't been bothered about Khan's progress like some. He started off with a few knock over jobs like every other novice pro and more recntly he's beaten Limond, Lawton, St Clair and Earl which isn't bad going. However, the Kristjansen fight coupled with this one if it's true is a load of dogshite and not the right way to go if Khan is going to be challenging for a world title. Khan will have no easy way to a world title at lightweight either, so he should be getting stiff tests every time out now.
I take it you've seen Mlungisi Dlamini fight then? If you haven't, aren't you criticising prematurely? This guy could actually be quite good.

I'm happy about a few things here: Unbeaten in 18 fights, 5' 10" and pretty good KO ratio. Also, he's The Killer Shark!

Obviously it's a shame no-one here has heard of him before, but he's spent almost all of his career in South Africa and he's young.
I think the problem is m8, that we'd like Khan to fight someone who can be used as a measuring stick as to how good he really is, someone like Armando Santa Cruz. The problem with this guy is that yes, since he's undefeated he could turn out to be a good fighter and prove a good test BUT on the other hand since he hasnt fought anyone of note he could equally be really poor, like Samuel Kebede - the undefeated African who was woeful in a challenge for Scott Harrison's WBO belt. And a quick look at the records shows he's not even the best lightweight prospect in South Africa - that would be this guy:

http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?hu ... &cat=boxer

who would be a more viable opponent as he's in the top ten of most of the alphabet boys.

The other thing you have to take in account is Sports Network's history of matchmaking. I know without seeing Dlamini fight that he's not going to be some wrecking machine, because if he was Fwank wouldn't have selected him as Khan's next opponant. Fact!

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 26 Apr 2008, 15:36

DavidPayne wrote:Imagine if they got Erik Morales or Marco Antonio Barrera.

I'd pay to watch that.

Winnable given their age and Khan being so much bigger

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