Hare/Khaliq - Worthy of a title shot

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » 03 Aug 2004, 08:27

Jawaid Khaliq & James Hare are 2 good welterweights, none of them have had a world title shot (WBC,WBA,IBF,WBO) as of yet, anyone think they some day will get a crack at the gold and if they do which one is more likely to be succesful in doing so, i'd pick Hare to be the more succesful - even with that terrible loss he had - i just think that loss may motivate him more.
But things don't look good for them, the divison is tied up at the mo - Spinks & Margarito might be hard people to beat to take them belts - will they miss out on a shot.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 03 Aug 2004, 08:46

I seem to remember Khaliq being mooted for a shot at Vernon Forrest but it was gladly pulled, both would be way out of there depth at world level. Perhaps out of the two Khaliq would fair slightly better as his level of opposition has been slightly better, both have beaten Bergman but Khaliq went to South Africa and did it when Jan had arguably more fight in him and Khaliq also beat Willie Wise who with no disrespect to Hare is a little better than men of the Earl Foskin ilk.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 03 Aug 2004, 08:47

I like Hare, he's got great skills, but maybe lacks the pop at the highest level, and the physical strength. He was my pick for the sleeper in British boxing, and I think he can come back from his loss.

Kilburn · Post by **Kilburn** » 03 Aug 2004, 08:55

I think against Cosme Rivera we saw just how far Hare can go. He might do better in a rematch but I couldn't see him beating the guy. Hare just is not strong enough and isn't quite as slippery as he wishes he was.

Hare v Barnes is a belting domestic clash though if it comes off.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 03 Aug 2004, 10:49

I really feel Hare is world class and Rivera caught him on a night when several scheduled 12-rounders in a row had finally caught up with the Robertown man. He's still ranked in the top 10 by the IBF and can secure a genuine shot with a couple of good wins. Hare's short counters - inside the longer punches of an opponent - are lethal.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 03 Aug 2004, 11:02

I doubt very much either of them can win a genuine world title, Hare has the better chance of the two but I think he's euro level at best.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 03 Aug 2004, 16:19

Whoose the WBA normal champion (as opposed to Spinks' super title), I don't think its a particularly daunting fighter. The two main champions are strong but the rest of the devision is quite weak (the likes of Damnguard etc are okay but not great). I think Hare and even possibly still Magee would have a chance if Spinks and Magarito are stripped of a version or move on to pastures new.

I just think Khaliq although currently the #1 in the country has lead his opportunity pass him by.

beduff · Post by **beduff** » 03 Aug 2004, 16:35

both good pros but sadly they are never gonna be good enough to challenge or beat the cream of the crop.