Mitchell-Prescott, Khan-Salita PBP/Discussion

[crusader]

I would like to see Khan fight Maidana now, then a talented and fast guy like Holt or Alexander.

[whicker]

That show turned out to be a crock of poop really didn`t it. Anybody like to tell me if they thought any of the fights were good?? ones I watched were shyte :(

Simpson was a walkover, Prescott an anti climax, and Khan a first roudn KO.

I would love them to put on another live fight-- fat chance though!

[WayoftheCass]

I've always wanted Khan to rematch Prescott before getting a world title shot. But I admit, Khan is passed a re-match.

I'm not saying he's better than prescott, i still want him to fight a puncher and top notch fighter, but he's way ahead in the pecking order now.

I just wonder when he'll fight another puncher. Maidana, Ortiz and Urango can all hit (the first two in particular) and I just can't see Warren being in a rush to get them. Bradley, Peterson, Hopkins are all light hitters and are yanks to boot so could be seen as safer. Holt is somewhere in-between. The dudes at Sky are kidding themselves on if they think this means Amir is going to take over the world. Fair play to him though. He took care of business tonight.

[Cannibal]

Frank trying to play down America and then Khan kept saying America after that lol. It's usually when his fighters start talking about going to the states that Frank usually loses them.

[crusader]

Khan should go to America. All the top young fighters at 140 are American bar Maidana.

[crusader]

Khan should go to America. All the top young fighters at 140 are American bar Maidana.

And Hatton........

I did say young fighters. I think the Americans represent more options and better fights. Plus that could be his ticket to HBO or American TV.

[WayoftheCass]

I've always wanted Khan to rematch Prescott before getting a world title shot. But I admit, Khan is passed a re-match.

I'm not saying he's better than prescott, i still want him to fight a puncher and top notch fighter, but he's way ahead in the pecking order now.

I just wonder when he'll fight another puncher. Maidana, Ortiz and Urango can all hit (the first two in particular) and I just can't see Warren being in a rush to get them. Bradley, Peterson, Hopkins are all light hitters and are yanks to boot so could be seen as safer. Holt is somewhere in-between. The dudes at Sky are kidding themselves on if they think this means Amir is going to take over the world. Fair play to him though. He took care of business tonight.

I don't think you could criticise him if he were to fight Timothy Bradley next, I don't think he will but the Bradley is the best active light welter out there right now.

I think based on scalps your right but I also think Alexander (who I forgot to mention) is more talented and Ortiz (if he can recover) may still turn out to be something. Bradley's lack of power may see him out-sped by Khan and I think it's 50-50 as Bradley to me is 'good' but no more.

[Finn]

Yes im talking about amir khan - that was a statement.

Who's out there for him to fight next?

[terminator]

Khan vs winner of Diaz-maglianaggi on the undercard of Pac-Mayweather

[states]

I can see Khan outpointing Bradley. Quite easily, actually. Am I alone in this?

[terminator]

Roach said they were working on Khan's power and it seems like he can hit at light welter

[Cannibal]

Khan should do Maidana on the Pac undercard and then maybe a Hatton/Marquez winner in the summer if Hatton doesn't chuck it in that is.

[Coco]

You have to say it's a job very well done by Khan

[crusader]

I can see Khan outpointing Bradley. Quite easily, actually. Am I alone in this?

Bradley is very fast and agressive. He also has excellent stamina. I can see Khan outpointing him by utilizing his reach, but Bradley isn't just a limited guy like Kotelnik who will be easily outboxed.

[WayoftheCass]

"Amir Khan just knocked out the WBA's official number 1 challenger in the first round!!!!!" - Johnny Nelson

Like the WBA's ratings mean $hit Johnny.

[WayoftheCass]

Khan should do Maidana on the Pac undercard and then maybe a Hatton/Marquez winner in the summer if Hatton doesn't chuck it in that is.

I think for Warren , Maidana is all risk and no reward. Can't see them being in a rush to make it.

[Finn]

I've always wanted Khan to rematch Prescott before getting a world title shot. But I admit, Khan is passed a re-match.

I'm not saying he's better than prescott, i still want him to fight a puncher and top notch fighter, but he's way ahead in the pecking order now.

Prescot won the khan fight due to having the element if suprise, now everyone knows he can bang they just avoid him for the first couple of round let him get frustrated and then land when his guard is down.

[WayoftheCass]

Khan vs winner of Diaz-maglianaggi on the undercard of Pac-Mayweather

Forgot about Diaz. That would be a great fight. He would be right in Khan's face and is much higher profile than the rest. Though based on the way Diaz tore into Marquez for 6-7 rounds that could turn into a complete night mare for Amir. Malignaggi would be a non-event IMO. He can't punch for toffee.

[states]

I can see Khan outpointing Bradley. Quite easily, actually. Am I alone in this?

Bradley is very fast and agressive. He also has excellent stamina. I can see Khan outpointing him by utilizing his reach, but Bradley isn't just a limited guy like Kotelnik who will be easily outboxed.

Oh, he's better than Kotelnik, I agree. But I just don't see that he does anything outstandingly well. Solid all rounder who beat the darling of British boxing forums, really. He's quick, and he's busy. But I think Khan is quicker, and can maintain the pace quite easily. Khan would have to be alert, because I can see Bradley landing and hurting Khan, but not the other way round. I can quite easily visualise Khan outpointing Bradley though.

[whiskey]

I think tonight told us more about Salita than it did Khan.

Maidana is next.

[tonyevs]

I thought he had to fight maidana next?

[WayoftheCass]

I think based on scalps your right but I also think Alexander (who I forgot to mention) is more talented and Ortiz (if he can recover) may still turn out to be something. Bradley's lack of power may see him out-sped by Khan and I think it's 50-50 as Bradley to me is 'good' but no more.

I would definitely be impressed if he fought Bradley next and won, would be a great fight for a first fight in the states but I have a feeling it's more likely to be Malignaggi if he beats Diaz next week.

Would be surprised if Malignaggi won that. Think Diaz underrated him last time. When you look at Baby Bull's record he's beaten much better fighters than Paulie. Don't know how much JMM defeat took out of him though. Thought he was terrific for the first 6-7 rounds against JMM but then it all fell apart. Though JMM (at lightweight and below at least) can be masterful at times. Khan-Diaz would be a great match-up.

[crusader]

Maidana is like a 140 pound Prescott with legitimate power. I think Khan will outbox him routinely for a points win, but there is huge danger of getting caught with something. Maidana can fold Khan with one punch.

[crusader]

I thought he had to fight maidana next?

Two mandatories back to back?

I heard that he did as well. Maybe someone can clear this up

[WayoftheCass]

I thought he had to fight maidana next?

Two mandatories back to back?

Maidana's the 'interim champion' isn't he? Makes you bloody sick. Lord knows how it will work. Didn't Maidana make a 'defence' a week ago in Argentina? Utterly ridiculous.