Khan

[overhand_right]

3 Pages long and no ones noted that Khans sitting on his shots now and throwing real shots

Against a super feather with 3 kayos in 20 fights. Will he sit down on his shots and try blast out Thaxton? I hope so...

[emma]

I havent got anything against Amir personally, I just wish everyone would stop mouthing off about how good he is until he fights someone half decent.

[SIMPLEY BEST]

ARIM WILL BEAT J MURRAY HES TO STIFF BUT ALL YOU BOXING FANS FOR GET. ARIM IS STILL LEANING THE GAME AND YOU ALL NO allegedly ANT GOING TO RUSH HIM AND ARIM IS FAST & HE CAN BANG SO WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT HE WILL BEAT THE LIKES OF J MURRAY,J THAXTON, G EARL AND MORE TOP FIGHTERS.

[ABA Boxing]

Sky Sports

allegedly has insisted that Amir Khan will not fight for a world title this year, saying that the unbeaten Bolton man has plenty of time to make his mark on the world stage.
Khan recorded the 11th victory of his unblemished professional career on Saturday as he blitzed French super-featherweight champion Mohammed Medjadi in 45 seconds at Wembley Arena.

20-year-old Khan is desperate to become Britain's youngest ever champion and has made no secret of his desire to fight for a world title as soon as possible.

Warren does not want Khan to be rushed though, and insists the Olympic silver medallist is still two years away from a world title bout.

“Amir's not going to fight for a world title this year, so everybody can get that out of their heads,” said Warren.

“He will be fighting for a major title in 2007 but not the world title. “He's not 21 until December and is still maturing as a fighter. We'll see how he goes in the year after that. Then might be the time for him to go for a world title.

“Amir would fight for a world title tomorrow, and I think that he needs protecting a little from himself. It's got to be done at the right time.

“He's still only had 11 fights, and is simply not ready. Perhaps by the time he has 20 under his belt it will be time to see where he goes.”

Warren says that making the world title fights is not the problem, but making sure Khan is fully ready to step into the ring with the best around is.

“Making title fights is not the problem,” added Warren.

“It's easy to make world-title fights, but the idea is to win them. There are so many fighters who have screwed up their careers because they were on an ego trip and not ready.

“I believe we are making the right matches at the right time. It's all about him becoming a legend. That's what he wants.

“If it does go wrong for Amir then I am the one who takes the blame as his promoter.”

[KOJOE90]

ARIM WILL BEAT J MURRAY HES TO STIFF BUT ALL YOU BOXING FANS FOR GET. ARIM IS STILL LEANING THE GAME AND YOU ALL NO allegedly allegedly ANT GOING TO RUSH HIM AND ARIM IS FAST & HE CAN BANG SO WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT HE WILL BEAT THE LIKES OF J MURRAY,J THAXTON, G EARL AND MORE TOP FIGHTERS.

We understand that Amir Khan is still learning but what is he learning fighting light punching Super-Featherweights? Sooner or later he is going to have to take some heavy shots and learn how to survive and learn how to stay calm and focused when hurt. If he is matched too carefully and never tested in this way on the road to a World title. Some skilled, experienced puncher is going to land a big shot and because Khan has never been in that situation before, he may get KO'd.

[JC]

We understand that Amir Khan is still learning but what is he learning fighting light punching Super-Featherweights? Sooner or later he is going to have to take some heavy shots and learn how to survive and learn how to stay calm and focused when hurt. If he is matched too carefully and never tested in this way on the road to a World title. Some skilled, experienced puncher is going to land a big shot and because Khan has never been in that situation before, he may get KO'd.

Yes at this stage of his career it's not about his opponents win/loss record but what fighting them can teach him. He needs to be in with lightweights of all different shapes,sizes and fighting styles so that when he steps up he'll be ready for whatever is thrown at him. Right now he seems to be matched against low risk opponents with records that look good on paper.

Don't want to windge about his opposition too but but I could see him fighting this guy down the line.

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=015571

[Rocky Balboa]

Against a super feather with 3 kayos in 20 fights. Will he sit down on his shots and try blast out Thaxton? I hope so...

Exactly. This is what's annoying & disappointing the most. Khan is boxing guys who are smaller than him. It's obvious @ this stage of his career, no major risks are going to be taken with Khan. He has potential, there's no denying that.

However, he's talking about the "world titles" a little too soon for my liking. After his win on saturday, Khan said he's willing to fight anyone in the LW division. Now way is he ready for that yet!

I have nothing against Khan, but, is it me or is he developing a bit of an arrogant streak? Don't know about anybody else, but I've noticved a change in what he says & the way he says things.

[fist]

Amir Khan owes none of us anything. However, he owes it to himself to stop talking rubbish and start showing a bit more humility. I used to think it was all ITV drumming him up and raving about him. But lately Amir's doing a good enough job of this by himself while all the time his opposition gets worse. Talking about a fight with Graeme Earl if Earl had won tonight Amir said it would have been 'more than realistic for the end of the year'. So he's his own matchmaker now aswell? And in the meantime he fancied winning the British and Euro titles. Well why not? Anything to keep yourself busy The lads got talent and and I hope he does well god knows this country needs him too. But while hes fighting super feathers that are ranked outside the top hundred he shouldn't be talking so cockily about lightweights that could take his head off.

Lol listen to you. Khan's not rude or offensive about other fighters and simply expresses enthusiasm and confidence. Entirely what you'd expect from a boxer! He has self belief which is good and in relative terms isn't a bragger as such, just answers the questions posed to him and states that he is continually learning and feels good. Nothing wrong with that. Your comment is hugely subjective and unfounded, by your rationale 98% of all boxers would be cocky and in your opinion worth criticising. The lad is there to box and is permitted to say what he wants.

In terms of his boxing he cannt do anymore than fight those in front of him. I think his eleven fights have been absolutely fine in terms in terms of getting accustomed to pro level. Boxing is to be enjoyed and be grateful we now have some regular action on terrestrial again. Some of you are so miserable on here and critical, would love to see you lot in the ring with Khan or any of the others putting their life on the line.

Khan might well find it difficult to make it to the top but he is a good prospect who is extremelly keen to learn and do well. Give the lad some credit, objectivity or at least some balanced subjectivity.

[Phenomenal-Nutrition]

Have any of you considered there talking 'world titles' because thats the way to keep joe public interested? If they said 'Amirs learning his trade and might get knocked out against a top20 operator because hes not experienced enough yet so he'll be in against journeymen for years yet' - people would get disillusioned.

Then again if Earl had won I think they would have gone for an Earl fight at the end of the year. Now its probably Khan-Earl/Murray for a WBU at the end of the year

[Goz]

We understand that Amir Khan is still learning but what is he learning fighting light punching Super-Featherweights? Sooner or later he is going to have to take some heavy shots and learn how to survive and learn how to stay calm and focused when hurt. If he is matched too carefully and never tested in this way on the road to a World title. Some skilled, experienced puncher is going to land a big shot and because Khan has never been in that situation before, he may get KO'd.

Yes at this stage of his career it's not about his opponents win/loss record but what fighting them can teach him. He needs to be in with lightweights of all different shapes,sizes and fighting styles so that when he steps up he'll be ready for whatever is thrown at him. Right now he seems to be matched against low risk opponents with records that look good on paper.

Don't want to windge about his opposition too but but I could see him fighting this guy down the line.

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=015571

Funnily enough he's down to fight Mejadi on the 17th March in a Spanish 'NOWHERE TO HIDE, PUT UP OR SHUT UP' showdown to sort just who is Spains supreme Super-Featherweight. This Sandoval should just fight Khan and see if he can last longer than Medjadi and sort out Espanols No 1 in that way.

[overhand_right]

In terms of his boxing he cannt do anymore than fight those in front of him. I think his eleven fights have been absolutely fine in terms in terms of getting accustomed to pro level. Boxing is to be enjoyed and be grateful we now have some regular action on terrestrial again. Some of you are so miserable on here and critical, would love to see you lot in the ring with Khan or any of the others putting their life on the line.
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What are you on about fella? Are we all beggars who should be pleased at whatever morsels get tossed in our direction? If a lads gonna keep runing his mouth about how great he is and he's world champ by the end of the year when he doesn't even fight any contenders in his own country and his opponents are some of the weakest laughable set ups we've ever seen (all this known as Audley-Syndrome), i think its quite understandable that we're getting tired of this circus.

As for getting in the ring with Amir.... so in you're book we punters can only criticise boxers if we're willing to physically fight them?

[Top Dog]

In terms of his boxing he cannt do anymore than fight those in front of him. I think his eleven fights have been absolutely fine in terms in terms of getting accustomed to pro level. Boxing is to be enjoyed and be grateful we now have some regular action on terrestrial again. Some of you are so miserable on here and critical, would love to see you lot in the ring with Khan or any of the others putting their life on the line.
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What are you on about fella? Are we all beggars who should be pleased at whatever morsels get tossed in our direction? If a lads gonna keep runing his mouth about how great he is and he's world champ by the end of the year when he doesn't even fight any contenders in his own country and his opponents are some of the weakest laughable set ups we've ever seen (all this known as Audley-Syndrome), i think its quite understandable that we're getting tired of this circus.

As for getting in the ring with Amir.... so in you're book we punters can only criticise boxers if we're willing to physically fight them?

Aye, what is this bellend talking about? We can only say shit if we back it up Well I for one think Amir is an overinflated, overhyped, clueless clown. And yes I would go in the ring with him, the guy wouldnt last 2 minutes. Grab the prick with those big mofo ears of his and batter him off every wall in the place. I'm a genuine heavyweight, but that shouldnt matter cause Amirs been beating up little dudes his whole career, lets see how he likes it!

[overhand_right]

Hehe

[Phenomenal-Nutrition]

In terms of his boxing he cannt do anymore than fight those in front of him. I think his eleven fights have been absolutely fine in terms in terms of getting accustomed to pro level. Boxing is to be enjoyed and be grateful we now have some regular action on terrestrial again. Some of you are so miserable on here and critical, would love to see you lot in the ring with Khan or any of the others putting their life on the line.
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What are you on about fella? Are we all beggars who should be pleased at whatever morsels get tossed in our direction? If a lads gonna keep runing his mouth about how great he is and he's world champ by the end of the year when he doesn't even fight any contenders in his own country and his opponents are some of the weakest laughable set ups we've ever seen (all this known as Audley-Syndrome), i think its quite understandable that we're getting tired of this circus.

As for getting in the ring with Amir.... so in you're book we punters can only criticise boxers if we're willing to physically fight them?

Well I'm a 16stone HW who can punch If they cut in me in half they'd probably let the bottom half in the ring with him

[fist]

In terms of his boxing he cannt do anymore than fight those in front of him. I think his eleven fights have been absolutely fine in terms in terms of getting accustomed to pro level. Boxing is to be enjoyed and be grateful we now have some regular action on terrestrial again. Some of you are so miserable on here and critical, would love to see you lot in the ring with Khan or any of the others putting their life on the line.
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What are you on about fella? Are we all beggars who should be pleased at whatever morsels get tossed in our direction? If a lads gonna keep runing his mouth about how great he is and he's world champ by the end of the year when he doesn't even fight any contenders in his own country and his opponents are some of the weakest laughable set ups we've ever seen (all this known as Audley-Syndrome), i think its quite understandable that we're getting tired of this circus.

As for getting in the ring with Amir.... so in you're book we punters can only criticise boxers if we're willing to physically fight them?

Im sorry but your exaggaerating to strengthen your argument - Khan doesn't constantly brag that he is the greatest - every time I hear him speak he talks about learning, what he has learnt, what he is working on etc. IN terms of references to his own ability, he states that he feels good, wants to win world titles and that things are going good. All of the latter is totally valid for a fighter to say. His trade is to knock out those who want to do the same to him, you would hope and expect that he believes in himself. The lad is not rude or offensive. He does not abuse other boxers, he does not call names or belittle. Your argument is flawed and I believe not shared by the majority who have seen him fight and listened to his post match interviews. He is a likeable lad who has talent, here's hoping he goes on to do to great things.

[Phenomenal-Nutrition]

Agree with what you say above Fist, many including myself are frustrated at his very poor level of comp, but it isnt that unusual for a prospect. He needs to step up soon even if its just for his learning curve, but with Mr Warren managing him I think it will be a while yet.

[DG.]

Khan is just hype.


He gets knocked out when he steps up.

shhh you will get the 'team khan' people after you.

Then they get knocked out too!.

[Tehseen]

It's shocking how many of you have overdosed on bitter pills!! You're talking about a young lad who in retrospect hasn't even started out in his career. I've been hearing you bitter-heads moaning about what class of opponent he should be facing from his 2nd pro fight onwards. Give the boy a flaming chance. He's doing what's been prescribed for him and making it look easy. He's not going to be able to avoid the big boys when he fights for titles in due course, so when he does, he'll either shut you haters up or give you something to celebrate. Until then save your hate-filled critisism, and that doesn't include what you see in corner shops and airports - that just exposes your pea-size mentality! Bottom line..if you don't like him, no-one's forcing you to watch him.

[E]

It's shocking how many of you have overdosed on bitter pills!! You're talking about a young lad who in retrospect hasn't even started out in his career. I've been hearing you bitter-heads moaning about what class of opponent he should be facing from his 2nd pro fight onwards. Give the boy a flaming chance. He's doing what's been prescribed for him and making it look easy. He's not going to be able to avoid the big boys when he fights for titles in due course, so when he does, he'll either shut you haters up or give you something to celebrate. Until then save your hate-filled critisism, and that doesn't include what you see in corner shops and airports - that just exposes your pea-size mentality! Bottom line..if you don't like him, no-one's forcing you to watch him.

Welll yes...but the problem is the hype....not Khan himself...He seems a decent lad (if not the sharpest tool in the box) but real fans do resent the hype.

The problem is that what really makes a fighter popular is mass appeal and the average fan does not necessarilly understand the complex boxing game......

In the pub, the nesx day after the fights - it as roughly like this:

40% - wow Khan knocked out a guy in 55 secs
40% Audley got flattened
20% - what a great fight between Earl and Katsidids.....

That is life. We know Amir scored a decent win against a light ounching lighter weight opponent but is largely insignificant yet the average fan thinks Khan scored an amazing knockout......

[Lenny]

What sort of fighters would you like to see next for Amir? Ok Thaxton isn't going to happen but I think see would all like to see a domestic fighter we have heard of as opposed to a european super featherweight with no power.

How about a Martin Watson, Danny Hunt or maybe even a Gary Reid type? Or is it still too soon to be mentioning these types or names? Reid v Khan would teach him a lot imo

[overhand_right]

It makes me laugh when Khan scores these 1st rd KOs and the ITV crew make it out as if Khan can punch. Remember Vitali Martynov who Khan iced with 1 shot? And McGuigan said "look at his record! he obviously can fight!" and Rawling/Rosenthal said "and they said Khan cant punch!"... Martynov has subsequently been knocked out in 1 rd on 3 or 4 occasions, most laughably by a 40 year old Polish journeyman called Snarski, who has a grand total of 4 KOs in 50 fights and ive seen fight in the flesh and he is useless.

[overhand_right]

Until then save your hate-filled critisism, and that doesn't include what you see in corner shops and airports - that just exposes your pea-size mentality!

What the f#ck does this mean??!

[johnswan1]

How long can they sell this rubbish

Duke McKenzie adds another pearler
"This guys no mug...he`s his country`s s-feather champion.."

So why the f--k is he fighting a lightweight/l-welter :x

Kevin Mitchel almost had the frenchman out in the 3rd..at s-feather

Utter shyte

Like every fighter, Medjadji takes a fight for money. If you think that is utter shite, it shows you know nothing about the business.

No I think that shows you know shyte about boxing

And that is why boxing is losing its appeal, there are too many lemons who know f-all about boxing who would buy a ticket to see this farce...spend all evening in the bar drinking and only go to watch one mis-match...and cheer when he gets the 100% guaranteed win.

Boxing is about entertainment...watching a one-sided farce, a farce thats more about what rnd the guy can last till is not my idea of entertainment...maybe if you looked back at what boxing once was you would see what a no-brainer you really come across as

Tony, I went to this card. I didn't go because I thought the fights would be competitive, it was because a mate who had never been was going with some friends who knew nothing about boxing and they had a spare ticket.

In the end it actually turned out to be one of the better boxing nights I've been to. The Earl-Katsidis fight was a classic and I am proud to be able to say I was there when Audley got KO'd in three.

As for the Khan fight - the outcome wasn't acceptable to anybody except for ITV. There were boos all over the arena after the fight - you should also have heard these on TV if you watched it. There weren't really that many cheers when he got his 100% guaranteed win.

[Phenomenal-Nutrition]

Until then save your hate-filled critisism, and that doesn't include what you see in corner shops and airports - that just exposes your pea-size mentality!

What the f#ck does this mean??!

I think hes insuniating were racist against Pakistanis. Now if a Pakistani makes the same critiscisms and hope Khan gets KTFO are they racist too? As I know plenty of Pakistanis that feel that way, partly because of jealousy but also because of the feeling of unearned success too and the contrived nature of his career.

[Sweet P]

It's shocking how many of you have overdosed on bitter pills!! You're talking about a young lad who in retrospect hasn't even started out in his career. I've been hearing you bitter-heads moaning about what class of opponent he should be facing from his 2nd pro fight onwards. Give the boy a flaming chance. He's doing what's been prescribed for him and making it look easy. He's not going to be able to avoid the big boys when he fights for titles in due course, so when he does, he'll either shut you haters up or give you something to celebrate. Until then save your hate-filled critisism, and that doesn't include what you see in corner shops and airports - that just exposes your pea-size mentality! Bottom line..if you don't like him, no-one's forcing you to watch him.

The guy won a silver medal on the biggest Amature sporting stage, If this isn't enough to hurry him along in the pro's i don't know what is.
People with boxing knowledge (not the average joe) realise they are being conned Khan should be stepping up not staying on the same level. He should be fighting the likes of Earl and Thaxton then the next level. Instead he is still fighting 126-130 pounders and making out he is a bloody superstar.