Amir Khan vs. Samuel Vargas - 8 September 2018

[handsofstone]

Loved when he gave Chico Corrales an stern word just before he stopped Castillo. Class

"You gotta fvking get inside on him now"

That's the one bruv! He was wearing a fetching shirt that night as well

Its really was fabulous mate

[Stuarty]

"You gotta fvking get inside on him now"

That's the one bruv! He was wearing a fetching shirt that night as well

Its really was fabulous mate

Fabulous

[Counter-puncher]

"You gotta fvking get inside on him now"

That's the one bruv! He was wearing a fetching shirt that night as well

Its really was fabulous mate

[Ruthless-RKO]

The A-Side in any negotiations

[jamamb]

was he a side for canelo? would he be a side even vs pac now?

[Ruthless-RKO]

was he a side for canelo? would he be a side even vs pac now?

Don't need to take anything so literal. I was mostly referring to the big domestic fights.. Which is only Brook..

Pacquiao would be expensive regardless.. He can pick who he wants to fight..

Obviously Canelo was A side but Khan was a good opponent for him and help ppv sell.

Example.. Canelo vs. Khan did around 600k.. Canelo vs. Smith did less than 300k..

[Ruthless-RKO]

[ewenhay]

There's not a lot left. Still fast in flurries and dangerous early. Looked pretty ordinary second half of the fight.

I think Brook thinks this will be an easy fight, problem is Brook is on the downward spiral too. I think Brook would win though based on last night's evidence.

Khan wants Pacquao first, as others say he can still fight Brook afterwards, 2 excellent paydays. Brook would probably be his final fight, possibly the final fight for both. I dont think either have much ambition left other than one or two big final paydays.

Still not sure it will happen, could be a Hatton v Witter what could have been story. Either way this would have been a great fight a few years ago. If it does happen it will be shades of Bellew v Haye or Mayweather v Pacquao

[Stuarty]

I've said it from day one and I'm still saying it now... Brook smashes Khan up. Khan is made for Brook.

[Ruthless-RKO]

I've said it from day one and I'm still saying it now... Brook smashes Khan up. Khan is made for Brook.

Why do you think Brook wants Khan so much? It’s obvious. He’d be entering the fight with the biggest smile and confidence. He’ll be talking about his chocolate brownies again.

[Stuarty]

I've said it from day one and I'm still saying it now... Brook smashes Khan up. Khan is made for Brook.

Why do you think Brook wants Khan so much? It’s obvious. He’d be entering the fight with the biggest smile and confidence. He’ll be talking about his chocolate brownies again.

It's a massive pay day for a fight that he wins. I hate that brownie pish! It's shite patter!

[Coco]

I think Khan is my favourite fighter to watch

[Ruthless-RKO]

I've said it from day one and I'm still saying it now... Brook smashes Khan up. Khan is made for Brook.

Why do you think Brook wants Khan so much? It’s obvious. He’d be entering the fight with the biggest smile and confidence. He’ll be talking about his chocolate brownies again.

It's a massive pay day for a fight that he wins. I hate that brownie pish! It's shite patter!

Ha! Same here. Although something good came from it..



The whole chocolate brownie pish should have been laid to rest after that..

[Coco]

Vargas isn't a bad fighter either, not good enough to be a world champ, but much to good for the usual British suspects fighting for an inter continental title.

[jamamb]

Vargas isn't a bad fighter either, not good enough to be a world champ, but much to good for the usual British suspects fighting for an inter continental title.

im not really sure about that. imo its just conveinent to say that after the fact because khan had some problems

but vargas had a draw 1 fight before vs a guy who was coming off recent losses to pretty average regional opposition in argentina. and then right before that only managed a split over a totally non descript finnish guy. these were both at home too.

i mean, is vargas best win a majority over a 40 year old ali funeka? funeka these days is getting easily beat by 6-0, 8-1, and 10-1 prospects, yet he really gave vargas a fight.

vargas is no more then c level at best. i doubt hed win a 30 second stretch vs josh kelly

[Coco]

Vargas would be a good fight for Josh Taylor and Kelly!
A fight they should win but a fight they would learn a lot in. Khan is top quality, always has been and always had his flaws too but it takes a good fighter to expose them
But still too good for Ohara Davies types who are being taken the inter continental route

[jamamb]

disagree entirely

vargas wasnt even too good 1 match before for a guy who was just losing to 14-7 nobody local opponents. and vargas had far more problems vs funea then 6-0/8-1/10-1 prospects had. vargas has struggled vs really not that good of opposton and he has pretty much no standout w's. hes really not that good. hes barely beating and sometimes not even able to beat guys who are comparable to the guy daves destroyed last fight.

your totally overratng vargas now because he managed to hurt glass beard just as loads of others have

[Ruthless-RKO]

Khan has hit back at Froch’s comments..

[ILikeBeer]

What do people make of this article?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/45481216

[ILikeBeer]

Khan has hit back at Froch’s comments..

Doesn't mean he isn't coming back for the paycheque. If you can make millions of pounds, people will take that chance. It's not always about how much you already have.

[samwbr]

I doubt he's as well off as Froch given the amount of hangers on he's got/had over the years, all taking a slice.

[Coco]

I doubt he's as well off as Froch given the amount of hangers on he's got/had over the years, all taking a slice.

I think like Hamed he has invested his money well, kept it all in the family, has property etc

[Ruthless-RKO]

I doubt he's as well off as Froch given the amount of hangers on he's got/had over the years, all taking a slice.

I think like Hamed he has invested his money well, kept it all in the family, has property etc

He has.. He has tonnes of sponsors too. He's known globally. Makes appearances on TV, not just Sky Sports.

[jimcook]

khan was finished even before he fought canelo. hes good at fighting non punchers and backfoot fighters, but every time he comes up against guys who bring pressure or a punch , he struggles. brook would always have smashed him to pieces and he knows it. even the geriatric pacman will ko him in 2 or three rounds. khan was omly ever interested in the money, and nothings changed otherwise he would be going after spence, thurman, or even porter...all three of whom would batter him stupid.

[Coco]

khan was finished even before he fought canelo. hes good at fighting non punchers and backfoot fighters, but every time he comes up against guys who bring pressure or a punch , he struggles. brook would always have smashed him to pieces and he knows it. even the geriatric pacman will ko him in 2 or three rounds. khan was omly ever interested in the money, and nothings changed otherwise he would be going after spence, thurman, or even porter...all three of whom would batter him stupid.

But even against Canelo I had him with a handy lead until the knockout.
He has the skilset to box himself into a lead against anyone. But of course this is pro boxing and you can't forget his chin. The Canelos of this world will always get to him at some point, whereas he can overcome rough patches against the Maidinas.
He can outbox Paquio but you feel even though Manny is past it, that he will get to Khan. WithBrook, can his face stand up to a barrage of fast jabs?
Styles make fights and I think against the lighter punching PBF, Khan would have done better than most.