Amir Khan to be trained by Freddie Roach - Audio link

[exittored]

This is great news and Roach just confirmed it on Talk Sport radio, will hopefully help khan make that next step to world championship level but means no khan vs paquio fight in future i guess!

Here's a clip of the ROACH TALKSPORT INTERVIEW talking about Khan and Paquio

http://www.talksport.co.uk

scroll down the page and go to Freddie roach on Kick off audio clip

[Coco]

I'd have preferred Mayweather

[exittored]

Mayweather tied up with Oscar for rest of year so think that was reason they didnt go with him, Roach said he's gonna teach Khan to throw his punches with more power plus that his knock downs were more a question of bad balance which i kind of agree with and that he'll iron all his faults out, also that he expects Khan to be a multi weight world champion 2 years from now!

[stujones]

Given that Khan is a huge Lightweight - and there isn't that much class in the Light Welter division. I don't think that is a particularly bold prediction.

[BAMBI]

good news for khan!

[metropol]

Great news for him roach is meant to be a good motivator. By the way is there any specific boxing programmes on talk sport im in Ireland and can get it on sky digital?

[The Law]

Freddie merely confirmed that he will be holding talks with Amir Khan and his uncle. No deal has been agreed yet.

[exittored]

No boxing show on Talksport, was just breaking new story, think Radio 5 has one though but not sure when? Yes your right in terms of no contract being signed but dont see any reason why it wont? Roach will be in England on 27th July to finalise details so dont see any problems, he sounded very up for it and would be a great fit for Khan

[sweetscience]

being a gymmate/sparring partner for the p4p king and best in your divison is mint anyway, never mind roach training him as well

good news for brit boxing if it comes off

[Kelly young]

i posted this yesterday on khan comment it was on boxingnews.com i think that they were bring an american coach
and i said it would be good to see freddie roach or emanual stewart because they will sort out his defence and teach him how to punch properly

[Flav1]

Great news for Khan if it happens.

[exittored]

Its defo happening, they've already agreed verbally and Khan spent time at wildcard gym so Roach knows what needs to be sorted, he was especially vocal about Khan's lack of planting his feet to punch and that his bad balance was the cause for his knockdowns

[Asterix]

Excellent news. This means that Khan should fulfill his potential. Roach is amazing.

[HairyBoxe24]

Great news and great timing, probably the best trainer out their for him, along with Mayweather.

[twenty six]

Where will he be based ?

[Poncey]

I'm not convinced by Roach. With the exception of Pacman I can't remember another fighter he's improved. DLH was okay against Floyd, but not great. Manfredo Jr was awful against Lacy.

As mentioned above, Roger Mayweather or even Floyd Sr are the only US trainers that would improve his defensive skills.

[Bard of Boxrec]

Lol

[Max Molyneux]

Wasn't Bernard Dunne trained by Roach too and he has fast hands but left his chin wide open.

[Coco]

I'm not convinced by Roach. With the exception of Pacman I can't remember another fighter he's improved. DLH was okay against Floyd, but not great. Manfredo Jr was awful against Lacy.

As mentioned above, Roger Mayweather or even Floyd Sr are the only US trainers that would improve his defensive skills.

I agree entirely, and it would be a bad idea for Khan to take on Pacmans style

[Captain Hook]

I'm not convinced by Roach. With the exception of Pacman I can't remember another fighter he's improved. DLH was okay against Floyd, but not great. Manfredo Jr was awful against Lacy.

As mentioned above, Roger Mayweather or even Floyd Sr are the only US trainers that would improve his defensive skills.

I agree entirely, and it would be a bad idea for Khan to take on Pacmans style

Very true, and this isn't sorted is it?

[Twinkle Toes]

I'm not convinced by Roach. With the exception of Pacman I can't remember another fighter he's improved. DLH was okay against Floyd, but not great. Manfredo Jr was awful against Lacy.

As mentioned above, Roger Mayweather or even Floyd Sr are the only US trainers that would improve his defensive skills.

heh I was waiting for someone to say it about Roach, and I agree entirely.

There is far too much emphasis put on a coach these days.

[Poncey]

Anne Wolfe wouldn't be a bad shout as a trainer, provided they could televise it. I reckon he'd last a day.

Sick, sick, sick woman.

[Asterix]

Anne Wolfe wouldn't be a bad shout as a trainer, provided they could televise it. I reckon he'd last a day.

Sick, sick, sick woman.

You have to be double hard to last with Anne Wolfe. That's a large part of the reason why I think Kirkland is almost a dead cert for a World title.

[Poncey]

Anne Wolfe wouldn't be a bad shout as a trainer, provided they could televise it. I reckon he'd last a day.

Sick, sick, sick woman.

You have to be double hard to last with Anne Wolfe. That's a large part of the reason why I think Kirkland is almost a dead cert for a World title.

Double, triple hard/mad. She has you pissing lightning and vinegar within a week. Apparently Kirkland was a tough Mofo in prison as well.

[Rocky Balboa]

Freddie merely confirmed that he will be holding talks with Amir Khan and his uncle. No deal has been agreed yet.

If talks are sucscessful & Roach is appointed, I hope no-one tries to overrule Freddy. If Roach is hired, I hope his relationship with team Khan does not end in similar fashion to they way Oliver Harrison relationship with team Khan did.

Freddy has been around boxing for many years, is highly experienced. Khan is the pupil, Roach is the teacher. If Khan wants to progress, he'll listen to Roach. There should be no opinions from anyone else in respect of this.