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I think one of the subtexts is to have him as some kind of unifying force among Muslim factions, the Muslims who fit in/prefer peace, and the Muslims who are aggressive and politically motivated.

Wouldn't say Khan is very articulate, and all the birds I know who've seen him fight said he's ugly. However he has a flamboyant style, is very fast and a good finisher.

Terry D wrote:The fight the other week was pretty dull. Disconcerting to see him tagged so cleanly. Especially if they get Romanov in next.

Khan wants to be a young world title holder but if he does not do his apprenticeship well he could be one guy who loses it early also.

It was also alarming to see McGuigan advocate Khan moving through weights picking-up titles to become 'great'. Are we going to reach the point where not one fighter stays and dominates a division?

yeah climb the divisions only if the division is crap!!!

I think in Khan's case a move up in weight will be inevitable, plus with his frame, he can easily do what DLH did and move up the weights.

Sadly, multiple weight title holders are here to stay, ever since Ray Leonard, or arguably, Ray Robinson, it's been a badge of greatness.

I admire a fighter who can stay at the weight they started their career at and dominate the division, but networks don't feel the same.

Also, if a fighter is in a division which lacks much in the way of Marquee name value, there is less money to be made.

Would DLH be as famous as he is, if he had stayed at lightweight?

It seems that moving through the weights is a very American thing. It hasn't really caught on over here. In the UK fighters seem to know their weight and stick to it. Abd move up only for a big big fight or if they're drained.

Obviously there's Hatton v Floyd and Calzaghe v Hopkins as examples of moves up (both against Yanks who peaked at lower divisions than the Brits however).

Maybe if Joe beats Hopkins, and if Haye goes on to do well at heavyweight (and if the small-ish Povetkin ever becomes champ whether a tall cruiser like Macca will move up to challenge), then things might be different.

Terry D wrote:

jamesmcdonnell wrote:I think in Khan's case a move up in weight will be inevitable, plus with his frame, he can easily do what DLH did and move up the weights.

Sadly, multiple weight title holders are here to stay, ever since Ray Leonard, or arguably, Ray Robinson, it's been a badge of greatness.

I admire a fighter who can stay at the weight they started their career at and dominate the division, but networks don't feel the same.

Also, if a fighter is in a division which lacks much in the way of Marquee name value, there is less money to be made.

Would DLH be as famous as he is, if he had stayed at lightweight?

I think it is applicable if it is necessary but the odd fighter does it to avoid big fights in one division and can become 3-weight title holder without taking on the main threats. That gets on my tits.

yes, it is really bad and sadly this is quite trendy