Brook v Khan
Posted: 25 Jun 2015, 07:04
Khan has no interest fighting Brook right now - he would see it as a step back, and a massive risk to his status as the leading light in the UK at the weight.sweetscience wrote:Brook beats Khan IMO
but... Brook needs to stop chasing Khan (like Khan chases mayweather)... and fight some better oppo
Dann, Gavin, Rios (which hasn't even happened) isn't good enough
Rios is a career light weight... Brook is a beast of a WW... ie no interest in that fight
Therein lies the problem. Khan may think that, nobody that knows sh*t about boxing does.jamesmcdonnell wrote:Khan has no interest fighting Brook right now - he would see it as a step back, and a massive risk to his status as the leading light in the UK at the weight.sweetscience wrote:Brook beats Khan IMO
but... Brook needs to stop chasing Khan (like Khan chases mayweather)... and fight some better oppo
Dann, Gavin, Rios (which hasn't even happened) isn't good enough
Rios is a career light weight... Brook is a beast of a WW... ie no interest in that fight
Brook seems a lot stronger at the weight than Khan, and is a better more skilfull operator. Khan really has little more than physical gifts - if he cannot execute his gameplan, he has no idea how to adapt. His physical gifts are such that he is still in the top tier of the division, but he lacks the brains to ever dominate the division.
Brook looks more special to me, and more solid - and definitely has more power than Khan, he looks to have improved as he has gone along. There's a fluidity and relaxed nature to his work that leads me to think he would get past the tricky first few rounds against Khan, and drag him into unpleasant territory by the middle rounds.
As said earlier, Brook should forget Khan, at least for now, and fight some quality opposition to cement his status as a genuine champ, rather than just a beltholder. He may well end up not needing Khan at all if he does this, by which time, Khan, his career floundering, will probably come calling.
De La Hoya's comments on that video make you question whether Khan would get in the ring with Porter.Marlo Stanfield wrote:Khan gets knocked out by Porter
Khan has been at the top in the UK for so long, that he probably feels he owns it - however, the evidence is mounting against him, that Brook is now top dog, and has a belt to prove it.MarkMcBurney wrote:Therein lies the problem. Khan may think that, nobody that knows sh*t about boxing does.jamesmcdonnell wrote:Khan has no interest fighting Brook right now - he would see it as a step back, and a massive risk to his status as the leading light in the UK at the weight.sweetscience wrote:Brook beats Khan IMO
but... Brook needs to stop chasing Khan (like Khan chases mayweather)... and fight some better oppo
Dann, Gavin, Rios (which hasn't even happened) isn't good enough
Rios is a career light weight... Brook is a beast of a WW... ie no interest in that fight
Brook seems a lot stronger at the weight than Khan, and is a better more skilfull operator. Khan really has little more than physical gifts - if he cannot execute his gameplan, he has no idea how to adapt. His physical gifts are such that he is still in the top tier of the division, but he lacks the brains to ever dominate the division.
Brook looks more special to me, and more solid - and definitely has more power than Khan, he looks to have improved as he has gone along. There's a fluidity and relaxed nature to his work that leads me to think he would get past the tricky first few rounds against Khan, and drag him into unpleasant territory by the middle rounds.
As said earlier, Brook should forget Khan, at least for now, and fight some quality opposition to cement his status as a genuine champ, rather than just a beltholder. He may well end up not needing Khan at all if he does this, by which time, Khan, his career floundering, will probably come calling.
jamesmcdonnell wrote:
Khan has no interest fighting Brook right now - he would see it as a step back, and a massive risk to his status as the leading light in the UK at the weight.
Brook seems a lot stronger at the weight than Khan, and is a better more skilfull operator. Khan really has little more than physical gifts - if he cannot execute his gameplan, he has no idea how to adapt. His physical gifts are such that he is still in the top tier of the division, but he lacks the brains to ever dominate the division.
Brook looks more special to me, and more solid - and definitely has more power than Khan, he looks to have improved as he has gone along. There's a fluidity and relaxed nature to his work that leads me to think he would get past the tricky first few rounds against Khan, and drag him into unpleasant territory by the middle rounds.
As said earlier, Brook should forget Khan, at least for now, and fight some quality opposition to cement his status as a genuine champ, rather than just a beltholder. He may well end up not needing Khan at all if he does this, by which time, Khan, his career floundering, will probably come calling.
I'd be glad if brook got it over Khan/cotto/GGG etc as i am already booked and it would be easier to get a ticketParson Cross wrote:Let's see what is announced for 12 September.
Both of these are in the mix for the Money fight.
Intriguing.
Knocking out welterweights won't get Brook a big Khan payday. However, being a feather-fisted light-welter will........ArmaanCFC wrote:Jojo Dan, Gavin and Rios wont get Brook a big Khan payday. However, beating the likes of Thurman, Maidana will...
/threadArmaanCFC wrote:Jojo Dan, Gavin and Rios wont get Brook a big Khan payday. However, beating the likes of Thurman, Maidana will...
What are you talking about? How is khan not watchable..he's one of the most entertaining fights in world boxing..yes he's a more defensive Khan but to say he is boring now is ridiculousbrilo33 wrote:brook stops khan as early as khan comes to trade, slag of roach at least he made khan watchable
have you watched his last fights Julio Díaz,Luis Collazo boring ,Chris Algieri boringManchester Hitman wrote:What are you talking about? How is khan not watchable..he's one of the most entertaining fights in world boxing..yes he's a more defensive Khan but to say he is boring now is ridiculousbrilo33 wrote:brook stops khan as early as khan comes to trade, slag of roach at least he made khan watchable
If the khan who looked a physical beast and boxed beautifully against Alexander turns up he will use Kell's head like a speedball.Manchester Hitman wrote:I'm pretty certain Khan has got the Mayweather fight which makes Brook irrelevant. His only realistic rival for the gig would be Porter as Floyd hasn't got any other realistic alternative. Khan also pulled big figures on national US tv (correct me if I'm wrong but heard somewhere they where the best PBC figures so far) against Algeri to further strenghen his cAse. Plus You would also think that Showtime would want maximum return from PPV which would be Khan by far.