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Khan's 7th opponent - speculate
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 11:22
by jomothepure
Khan will be fighting next at the Braehead on the 27th March (Harrison card.)
Interesting, the BBC quote Warren as saying "It'll be an overseas opponent, I hope an American who can extend him a few rounds."
Anyone care to guess?
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 11:24
by Cannibal
Floyd Mayweather.
Seriously though, I'd like to see Khan in with Emanuel Augustus.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 11:33
by Old bones Ian
Cannibal wrote:Floyd Mayweather.
Seriously though, I'd like to see Khan in with Emanuel Augustus.
Khan is miles away from facing someone like Augustus,
It would be stupid to risk his career at this point, the kid is just starting out.
What he needs is someone who can take a punch, throw some back and make him think and work in the ring,
a good British opponent could be Henry Castle, he would be competitive and come to win.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 11:51
by Phenomenal-Nutrition
How about Johnny Walker if they insist on a Yank? Walker has some decent skill which will make Khan have to think more. A step up in class of journeyman but hes going to pose no threat whatsoever which is what they're looking for. He recently fought Corley and John Murray.
Yes I think Augustus may sink him at this stage.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 11:57
by states
That might not be a bad shout at all actually, P-N.
Augustus would be one hell of a statement to make at the end of the year though, if Khan progresses as quickly as he seems to think he will.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:00
by Coconut
With the greatest respect to Jackson WIlliams, there are a very, very large number of Americans who would represent the next rung up Khan's gently sloped ladder. This isn't going to be anybody many people have heard of.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:00
by nickd
I dont see FW putting Khan in with Augustus even at the end of the year. End of next year maybe.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:02
by mattyp151
nickd wrote:I dont see FW putting Khan in with Augustus even at the end of the year. End of next year maybe.
I don't think Augustus will be around next year. He said if he loses anytime soon he's done, and it appears he's taken a new stance on his views of boxing.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:08
by MightyWarrior
A hill billy from Alabama. With a mullet.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:11
by Adoniss
His next opponent, whoever it is wil be picked so they can take a bit of punishment and cant really delivery a decent punch back! There gunna want to make him go a decent number of rounds without exposing him to to much risk
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:12
by jomothepure
MightyWarrior wrote:A hill billy from Alabama. With a mullet.
We should maybe keep a lookout for Stacy Goodson saying on the current scene that he and one of his clubfighters are coming over to the UK this month.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:12
by Coconut
MightyWarrior wrote:A hill billy from Alabama. With a mullet.
Tony Pep?
Has he moved?
I think this is as close to accurate as we'll get.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:20
by Old bones Ian
MightyWarrior wrote:A hill billy from Alabama. With a mullet.
I remember Nigel Benn fought a couple of those when he was starting out, they were right mismatches
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:23
by tonyevs
I should be on SN payroll for finding such an ideal opponent for the golden goose.
http://boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=219712
This kid is perfect for the golden goose,
Selling points for ITV to go overboard with
He is 20yrs old,....ambition.
He is a lightweight..like Khan
Trained by Roger Mayweather,....Floyds trainer also.
Only one loss,
12 wins,
Things they will not mention
His loss was to a less than tallented fighter...to say the least
His record suggests he is no puncher....so he fits the profile.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 12:25
by mattyp151
tonyevs wrote:I should be on SN payroll for finding such an ideal opponent for the golden goose.
http://boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=219712
This kid is perfect for the golden goose,
Selling points for ITV to go overboard with
He is 20yrs old,....ambition.
He is a lightweight..like Khan
Trained by Roger Mayweather,....Floyds trainer also.
Only one loss,
12 wins,
Things they will not mention
His loss was to a less than tallented fighter...to say the least
His record suggests he is no puncher....so he fits the profile.
Very similar to the last opponent for Khan, same type of record, etc.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 13:01
by black panther
augustus would be downright crazy to take at this time in his career - maybe after about 15 fights. I'd say djibaba (guy who mitchell beat) over eight rnds. Yes i know he's a superfeatherweight but if khan came in at say 135/136 i dnt think lightweight vs superfeatherweight is too bad at this stage in his career. Also it will be a good gauge of his power as mitchell cudnt put a dent in this fellow.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 13:04
by stujones
Would like to see Khan in with John Murray's last opponent.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 14:10
by tonyevs
stujones wrote:Would like to see Khan in with John Murray's last opponent.
Why? the guy is a s-feather...wouldn`t you like to see him in with somebody his own weight category?
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 14:12
by stujones
tonyevs wrote:stujones wrote:Would like to see Khan in with John Murray's last opponent.
Why? the guy is a s-feather...wouldn`t you like to see him in with somebody his own weight category?
He fought Murray for the WBC Youth LIGHTWEIGHT title.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 14:52
by tonyevs
stujones wrote:tonyevs wrote:stujones wrote:Would like to see Khan in with John Murray's last opponent.
Why? the guy is a s-feather...wouldn`t you like to see him in with somebody his own weight category?
He fought Murray for the WBC Youth LIGHTWEIGHT title.
Yes, but his weight suggests he is a s-feather, just like boxrec rate him...and Khan is more a lt-welter than a lightweight...and never likely to be a s-feather.
Posted: 01 Mar 2006, 18:48
by E
I would suggest looking amongst these characters:
http://www.boxrec.com/ratings.php?natio ... M&index=75
I think Ray Ryan fits the bill...or is he too dangerous with 1win?
Posted: 02 Mar 2006, 02:20
by JimmyJamJerusalem
MightyWarrior wrote:A hill billy from Alabama. With a mullet.
Yeah, lets put him in with Pundit!!!!! 
Re: Khan's 7th opponent - speculate
Posted: 02 Mar 2006, 08:21
by MTG
jomothepure wrote:Khan will be fighting next at the Braehead on the 27th March (Harrison card.)
Interesting, the BBC quote Warren as saying "It'll be an overseas opponent, I hope an American who can extend him a few rounds."
Anyone care to guess?
27TH IS A MONDAY?
ANYWAY WE WONT SEE ANYONE CLOSE TO GIVING HIM A RUN SO IT WILL BE AS USUAL BUT WHAT DO YOU EXPECT,THE GUT IS ONLY LEARNING HIS TRADE
M.T GILLICK
Re: Khan's 7th opponent - speculate
Posted: 02 Mar 2006, 08:37
by jomothepure
MTG wrote:jomothepure wrote:Khan will be fighting next at the Braehead on the 27th March (Harrison card.)
Interesting, the BBC quote Warren as saying "It'll be an overseas opponent, I hope an American who can extend him a few rounds."
Anyone care to guess?
27TH IS A MONDAY?
ANYWAY WE WONT SEE ANYONE CLOSE TO GIVING HIM A RUN SO IT WILL BE AS USUAL BUT WHAT DO YOU EXPECT,THE GUT IS ONLY LEARNING HIS TRADE
M.T GILLICK
My bad. 25th. Given my brain and memory, two days out isn't bad going actually
btw MTG - have you heard anything about Young & McNeil fighting on this card? Someone told me they were going to try to get this fight again. I think McNeil's ban is up???
Posted: 02 Mar 2006, 09:20
by MTG
MCNEILS BAN IS UP THIS MONTH
IVE HEARD TOO THAT ITS ON BUT LIKE BEFORE IS IT REALLY?
I DONT THINK THEY WANT THE FIGHT BUT IN MY OPINION MCNEIL NEEDS IT.
HES GETING ON NOW
M.T GILLICK