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Both fights make sense for me. Brook should be tested and the fight can be done in Wembley. Pacquiao Crawford in the MGM. Your thoughts?

I think Brook v Khan will be made next year - quite possibly at Wembley - I think Brook will get the KO, I feel he's too good for Khan, and we all know what Khan's chin is like.

Whereas Pacquiao v Crawford i'm undecided on, it's a fight I would love to see be made, I like Crawford and I like Pacquiao, my thoughts on this are completely torn, but my head say Pacman...

A fight I would love to see if Thurman v Bradley, that would be a great fight i think and Provodnikov v Broner would be very interesting to watch (Provodnikov to get an early KO i think...)

fightfan95 wrote:I think Brook v Khan will be made next year - quite possibly at Wembley - I think Brook will get the KO, I feel he's too good for Khan, and we all know what Khan's chin is like.

Whereas Pacquiao v Crawford i'm undecided on, it's a fight I would love to see be made, I like Crawford and I like Pacquiao, my thoughts on this are completely torn, but my head say Pacman...

A fight I would love to see if Thurman v Bradley, that would be a great fight i think and Provodnikov v Broner would be very interesting to watch (Provodnikov to get an early KO i think...)

Khan vs Brook in Wembley or Old Trafford would be huge. I'm undecided on who I think will win. Khan's speed vs Brook's strength, it's a pick 'em.

I think if Crawford gets the Pac fight Crawford wins, I don't think Pac is the fighter he was and Crawford will probably be getting him at the right time.

I think Bradley beats Thurman comfortably as long as he can avoid Thurman big shots early, but if Thurman catches him....... Who knows what might happen

Prov vs Broner would be interesting too, I doubt Prov will KO him early as Broner showed in the past he is tougher than he looks and Prov has shown an inability to finish off opponents who he has hurt on a couple occasions. I can see Broner fighting through a few tough patches to win a decision.

I think Khan would win against Brook in a classic. I can see Khan starting off strong but Brook picking up a lot of the later rounds. As long as Khan can box to the plan then I think he is a better fighter than Brook.

I think Crawford makes Pacman like look an old man.

Porter-Thurman pretty much a done deal early next year and Khan-Brook looks likely in the summer provided they get through a fight each before hand.

I pick Thurman and Brook to win but both crackers.

I'm not fussed who Pacman fights Im just glad to see him in a ring.

I like Crawford a lot, but Manny at 147 is earth shaking compared to what he's fought so far.

As far as Kahn-Brook, I'm really hoping for a double KO. And 2 chicken dances. But we'll probably get Kahn edging a few rounds until he gets clipped, or a controversial score that leads to a rematch.

PredatorHayds wrote:Porter-Thurman pretty much a done deal early next year and Khan-Brook looks likely in the summer provided they get through a fight each before hand.

I pick Thurman and Brook to win but both crackers.

I'm not fussed who Pacman fights Im just glad to see him in a ring.

Last I read Kenny Porter is beginning to think Thurman is having second thoughts on facing Porter. Not a done deal yet. Neither is Khan vs Brook, or Pac vs Crawford.

Khan might just cut Brook up with his fast combo's the first few rounds, but Brook is a beast a that weight and will eventually nail Khan somewhere in middle to late rounds stopping a wobbly khan on his feet?

Khan has too much speed for Brook and will win easier than most think.

palooka wrote:Khan has too much speed for Brook and will win easier than most think.

no way. what is he going to do race him.speed. so brook is a fast operator,will walk him down and ko him. when was the king of speeds last ko,that wins fights, not beat bolt

Brook has beaten Porter and no one else in Khan's class and he didn't KO him, Khan has faced 10 men in Kells class, he is more experienced, faster of hand and foot and is younger and doesn't struggle with the weight.

palooka wrote:Brook has beaten Porter and no one else in Khan's class and he didn't KO him, Khan has faced 10 men in Kells class, he is more experienced, faster of hand and foot and is younger and doesn't struggle with the weight.

he is more experienced,fighting which way, the man is still learning under Virgil Hunter,mastering the hit and run, kell will walk him down and stop him

palooka wrote:Khan has too much speed for Brook and will win easier than most think.

I actually hope Khan wins so he can end up facing Spence as his mandatory. Or, will Khan retire saying he has accomplished everything there is to accomplish in boxing?

Badhusker wrote:

palooka wrote:Khan has too much speed for Brook and will win easier than most think.

I actually hope Khan wins so he can end up facing Spence as his mandatory. Or, will Khan retire saying he has accomplished everything there is to accomplish in boxing?

I'd say he's not done too bad, he's a couple of years off being 30 years old and has earned well, been in good fights and travelled the world. He's not been an ATG but I'd definitely say he was a boxing success.

palooka wrote:

Badhusker wrote:

palooka wrote:Khan has too much speed for Brook and will win easier than most think.

I actually hope Khan wins so he can end up facing Spence as his mandatory. Or, will Khan retire saying he has accomplished everything there is to accomplish in boxing?

I'd say he's not done too bad, he's a couple of years off being 30 years old and has earned well, been in good fights and travelled the world. He's not been an ATG but I'd definitely say he was a boxing success.

I don't think anyone would say he is not a success.I just think that Khan thinks he is more successful than he has or ever will be.
When he claimed to be on the same level as Pacquiao and Floyd was borderline insane.

if Brook/Khan were to turn into a trilogy, could Khan get a rematch in Dubai?

Oh, he's a touch deluded alright and he exaggerates both his standing and his level, I'd argue though that Brook is guilty of that as well - Khan sees himself as the level of Floyd and Manny, Brook sees himself as at Khan's level when Khan has boxed many men at world title level and Kell has one win at that level. I'm not sure Brook will be a welter for much longer in any case but my money would be Khan on points in a good scrap.

khan was lucky to get the W against an inexperienced and light punching algieri, so where was his speed and experience in that fight? brook is big, strong,very skillful, and by far the hardest puncher khan has ever faced. unless khan runs away the whole night, he is getting smashed up badly. and deep down , he knows it.

jimcook wrote:khan was lucky to get the W against an inexperienced and light punching algieri, so where was his speed and experience in that fight? brook is big, strong,very skillful, and by far the hardest puncher khan has ever faced. unless khan runs away the whole night, he is getting smashed up badly. and deep down , he knows it.

We'll see Jim and when the bout comes off we'll have a friendly wager on it, BoxRec bragging rights at stake I've got Khan, pretty easily.

palooka wrote:

jimcook wrote:khan was lucky to get the W against an inexperienced and light punching algieri, so where was his speed and experience in that fight? brook is big, strong,very skillful, and by far the hardest puncher khan has ever faced. unless khan runs away the whole night, he is getting smashed up badly. and deep down , he knows it.

We'll see Jim and when the bout comes off we'll have a friendly wager on it, BoxRec bragging rights at stake I've got Khan, pretty easily.

I don't think Khan will make it look easy.But I would favor him slightly.
I am praying for Khan to get knocked out quickly so we won't have to see or hear from him for a while.

Get ready to eat your words when Khan schools Brook for 12 rounds.

ArmaanCFC wrote:Get ready to eat your words when Khan schools Brook for 12 rounds.

Khan has always been in front of Brook, in terms of skills, speed, amateur accomplishments and professional accomplishments.

palooka wrote:

ArmaanCFC wrote:Get ready to eat your words when Khan schools Brook for 12 rounds.

Khan has always been in front of Brook, in terms of skills, speed, amateur accomplishments and professional accomplishments.

First thing ever I agree with on this forum

Even though I can't stand Brook's matchmaking and the list of mediocre opponents he has, I think he'll stop Khan quite viciously. Khan is nowhere near as good against Orthodox boxers as he is against southpaws. Against both Collazo and Alexander he looked brilliant but against Julio Diaz and Algieri he looked far from spectacular. I see Khan probably having some success early doors with his speed but then getting clipped and buzzed and ending up on the retreat Maidana style but this time ending with Brook taking him out.

I actually hope the fight doesnt happen because I don't think Brook has earnt a huge payday like he'll get for the Khan fight.

If Khan does actually fight Brook this summer, one thing we can be assured of is that he won't risk getting KO'd between now and then. In other words, no risky tune up. As bad as he looked vs Algieri, its probably the smart thing to do.