Khan Splits from Oliver

grim reaper · Post by **grim reaper** » 27 Apr 2008, 05:55

Just read an article in todays New of the world which says Amir has split with Trainer Oliver Harrison and will be linking up with possibly Roach , Mcgirt or Mayweather after having a training session with him in Las Vegas.

Shocked at this if true

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 27 Apr 2008, 06:01

McGirt already trains Smigga doesnt he?

I think Khan needs to develop his defensive awareness more, maybe its not a bad thing to train with Mayweather for example if this will improve (I assume you mean Floyd Sr)

grim reaper · Post by **grim reaper** » 27 Apr 2008, 06:04

No it says Roger

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 27 Apr 2008, 06:09

grim reaper wrote:No it says Roger

Great, not only do we have Khan opening his big mouth, but now this dickhead as a trainer who comes out with some right old cack!

Did it give any reason why he's left Harrison?

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 27 Apr 2008, 06:19

Well, if nothing else its good to see that the press are taking an interest in boxing. Seriously.

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 27 Apr 2008, 06:22

Would be a good move, his game isnt professional enough, this can only help, especially if he goes to Floyd Sr

STP · Post by **STP** » 27 Apr 2008, 06:27

Khan better hope he doesn't flop in pro boxing.

He made the decision to sign with Warren for the millions, and now he's making the decision to live in Las Vegas I assume, for the bright lights.

If he becomes a flop in boxing, he'll get no love lost...

banjo · Post by **banjo** » 27 Apr 2008, 06:57

At least he may get to spar with Floyd Jr and then he'll learn the hard way how good he isn't.

whicker · Post by **whicker** » 27 Apr 2008, 07:03

STP wrote:Khan better hope he doesn't flop in pro boxing.

He made the decision to sign with Warren for the millions, and now he's making the decision to live in Las Vegas I assume, for the bright lights.

If he becomes a flop in boxing, he'll get no love lost...

Yeah- his personna has been very much the "humble lad from Bolton" so far, it will be interesting to see how that changes.

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 27 Apr 2008, 07:16

I do not think it is a bad thing to change trainers, I do not rate Mcgirt, e shouts a lot,

Roger Mayweather? - better - but I think Khan will see he is not an elite fighter, now - tomorrow - or any other time. I just think Amir is too fragile.

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 27 Apr 2008, 07:25

give roger the job.

"get ya f*cking hands up"

i can hear it now.

STP · Post by **STP** » 27 Apr 2008, 07:27

'Motherf-cking', not 'f-cking'.

STP · Post by **STP** » 27 Apr 2008, 07:28

And 'yo', not 'ya'.

leforge · Post by **leforge** » 27 Apr 2008, 07:37

I wonder if Khan we be based in us in future then

Maelstrom · Post by **Maelstrom** » 27 Apr 2008, 07:49

whicker wrote:Well, if nothing else its good to see that the press are taking an interest in boxing. Seriously.

I think it means they are just taking an interest in Amir Khan.

If this is true, I think it is a bit out of order.

thepocketrocket · Post by **thepocketrocket** » 27 Apr 2008, 07:52

Will be interesting to see what some of the Manc lads say about Olivers reaction

observer1 · Post by **observer1** » 27 Apr 2008, 08:40

hmm must say come as abit if a surprised.

I cant picture Oliver being Fired, must have been a mutual thing.

who knows, oh well

dbf · Post by **dbf** » 27 Apr 2008, 08:52

Interesting. Especially as recentl Oliver was voicing his concerns about Amirs out of the ring distractions. I wonder if Oliver is as much behind the spilt as Khan, perhaps Amir was getting a bit to big for his own boots?

I don't like Amir teaming up with Roger if he thinks he can somehow turn him into Floyd. Roger's credentials cannot be judged on floyd alone (being he is unique). Who else has Roger trained with any success? That's a genuine question as I don't know anyone other than Laila Ali or Wes Feguson?

If Khan is going to the states to get a trainer I would much rather he went with someone other than the big star trainers, Mayweather (Rog and Floyd Snr) Roach or McGirt. Someone like Joe Goosen, who did a good job with Mosely(albeit in one fight) and Corrales.

terminator · Post by **terminator** » 27 Apr 2008, 08:57

banjo wrote:At least he may get to spar with Floyd Jr and then he'll learn the hard way how good he isn't.

Khan has already sparred with Floyd Jr

I'm not surprised that this has happened.
Khan trained with Roger Mayweather recently!!

DG. · Post by **DG.** » 27 Apr 2008, 09:13

terminator wrote:
banjo wrote:At least he may get to spar with Floyd Jr and then he'll learn the hard way how good he isn't.
Khan has already sparred with Floyd Jr

I'm not surprised that this has happened.
Khan trained with Roger Mayweather recently!!

Khan sparred with FMJ?

Who told you that?

First I have heard of this?

Whatever. Khan has to learn so maybe this will help him.

Asterix · Post by **Asterix** » 27 Apr 2008, 09:16

Sparring with Floyd Mayweather Jr is brilliant for Khan. If he could also spar Cotto then he's either got to improve or get destroyed.

Phenomenal-Nutrition · Post by **Phenomenal-Nutrition** » 27 Apr 2008, 09:17

dbf wrote:Who else has Roger trained with any success? .

Forbes looked good under him, or was he under Sr?

Gray-Fox · Post by **Gray-Fox** » 27 Apr 2008, 09:19

I'm jealous.

I need to get over to America asap.

terminator · Post by **terminator** » 27 Apr 2008, 09:20

DG. wrote:
Khan sparred with FMJ?

Who told you that?

First I have heard of this?

Whatever. Khan has to learn so maybe this will help him.

according to this he sparred with Floyd Jr

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.j ... oxx125.xml

harrygreb · Post by **harrygreb** » 27 Apr 2008, 09:27

is there any truth in the rumour that amir is going to live in the states because he feels more comfortable driving on the other side of the road?