Good luck Amir Khan

Chris the fighter · Post by **Chris the fighter** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:33

He needs a Good draw and a bit of luck in probably one or two of his bouts. Good to see Audley Harrison helping him to. I haven't ever seen him box but I am looking forward to seeing him. Hope the Beeb don't put him under too much pressure to bring a medal back. If he wins amedal it will be a surprise I think.

Loftgroov · Post by **Loftgroov** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:38

I think the 60kg bouts start on Monday? Well I hope so, I have taken the day off as flexi time just in case.

Bejing will more likely be Amir's Olympics... but I hope he gives it a bloody good crack in Athens! I'm sure he will.

I have backed him (8/1 Sportingodds.com) to win the gold.

You never know eh. GO AMIR!

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:42

A bronze would be a fantastic achievement. Just getting to the Olympics is a fantastic achievement nowadays. Looking forward to his first bout immensely.

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:45

yeah...there may not be any pro action until september...but i'm gonna be glued to this whole competition.

yesterday i was trying to work out when the draw is...with no luck. Anyone know when it is? Must be soon, the boxing starts on Saturday i think. The tennis draw has been done.

Chris the fighter · Post by **Chris the fighter** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:50

Friday I think day before the boxing starts. The guy I'M looking forward
to seeing is the Cuban Bantamweight he knocked a guy out in the first in the Sydney olympics.

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:52

There's a field of 28 lightweights. The draw hasn't been made yet.

adamiw · Post by **adamiw** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:53

i'll look out for him. I'm looking forward top seeing Jean Pascal again...he was awesome in the Commonwealths, but barely made the Olympics because of Canada's tough qualification rules.

be good to see the Americans go home empty handed as well. But apparently their super heavyweight, Estrada is a hot favourite for gold.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:56

I think the draw is the day before the start of the boxing comp - there's another thread on here somewhere that gives the running order.
Amir boxes on Tuesday I think?

I doubt he'll stick around amateur for another 4 years somehow. The sharks are already circling, and Warren has asked for videos already.
Will he turn down all that cash and stick with his amateur handout for the next 4 years?

http://www.athens2004.com/athens2004/pa ... 130b0aRCRD

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 12 Aug 2004, 07:59

Warren can offer him the world. Or should I say, the WBU.

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 12 Aug 2004, 08:02

Here is the boxing schedule:
http://www.athens2004.com/en/resultsBox ... =BX0000000

Loftgroov · Post by **Loftgroov** » 12 Aug 2004, 08:13

bennie wrote:Warren can offer him the world. Or should I say, the WBU.

I just prey Amir doesn't go to Warren...can you imagine.

By the time he's 25 he'll have made 25 successful defences of the WBU title... :x

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 12 Aug 2004, 08:16

So Monday it is. Apparently, four of the 28 lightweights will draw a bye in the first series.

E · Post by E » 12 Aug 2004, 09:54

adamiw wrote: be good to see the Americans go home empty handed as well. But apparently their super heavyweight, Estrada is a hot favourite for gold.

No he's not......Povetkin (Rus) is the hot favourite for Gold, prob followed by Camarelle (Ita).

Estrada is on course for a bronze depending on the draw.

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 12 Aug 2004, 10:00

agreed. Povetkin is hot favourite although the italian has ran him close a couple of times I think

a few pics from sasha's website

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 12 Aug 2004, 10:25

sodding hell, I am going to miss all the boxing, what little of it is shown on BBC anyway.

glittermonkey · Post by **glittermonkey** » 12 Aug 2004, 11:31

knockout wrote:

Is it just me or is Tszyu getting more exposure while he's injured?

It's only a matter of time before he pops up next to Real Deal's limp fist.