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Khan Splits from Oliver
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 05:55
by grim reaper
Just read an article in todays New of the world which says Amir has split with Trainer Oliver Harrison and will be linking up with possibly Roach , Mcgirt or Mayweather after having a training session with him in Las Vegas.
Shocked at this if true

Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 06:01
by m1kee50
McGirt already trains Smigga doesnt he?
I think Khan needs to develop his defensive awareness more, maybe its not a bad thing to train with Mayweather for example if this will improve (I assume you mean Floyd Sr)
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 06:04
by grim reaper
No it says Roger
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 06:09
by Poncey
grim reaper wrote:No it says Roger
Great, not only do we have Khan opening his big mouth, but now this dickhead as a trainer who comes out with some right old cack!
Did it give any reason why he's left Harrison?
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 06:19
by whicker
Well, if nothing else its good to see that the press are taking an interest in boxing. Seriously.
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 06:22
by Phenomenal-Nutrition
Would be a good move, his game isnt professional enough, this can only help, especially if he goes to Floyd Sr
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 06:27
by STP
Khan better hope he doesn't flop in pro boxing.
He made the decision to sign with Warren for the millions, and now he's making the decision to live in Las Vegas I assume, for the bright lights.
If he becomes a flop in boxing, he'll get no love lost...
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 06:57
by banjo
At least he may get to spar with Floyd Jr and then he'll learn the hard way how good he isn't.
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 07:03
by whicker
STP wrote:Khan better hope he doesn't flop in pro boxing.
He made the decision to sign with Warren for the millions, and now he's making the decision to live in Las Vegas I assume, for the bright lights.
If he becomes a flop in boxing, he'll get no love lost...
Yeah- his personna has been very much the "humble lad from Bolton" so far, it will be interesting to see how that changes.
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 07:16
by DG.
I do not think it is a bad thing to change trainers, I do not rate Mcgirt, e shouts a lot,
Roger Mayweather? - better - but I think Khan will see he is not an elite fighter, now - tomorrow - or any other time. I just think Amir is too fragile.
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Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 07:25
by hitman_hatton1
give roger the job.
"get ya f*cking hands up"
i can hear it now.
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Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 07:27
by STP
'Motherf-cking', not 'f-cking'.
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 07:28
by STP
And 'yo', not 'ya'.
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 07:37
by leforge
I wonder if Khan we be based in us in future then
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 07:49
by Maelstrom
whicker wrote:Well, if nothing else its good to see that the press are taking an interest in boxing. Seriously.
I think it means they are just taking an interest in Amir Khan.
If this is true, I think it is a bit out of order.
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 07:52
by thepocketrocket
Will be interesting to see what some of the Manc lads say about Olivers reaction
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 08:40
by observer1
hmm must say come as abit if a surprised.
I cant picture Oliver being Fired, must have been a mutual thing.
who knows, oh well
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 08:52
by dbf
Interesting. Especially as recentl Oliver was voicing his concerns about Amirs out of the ring distractions. I wonder if Oliver is as much behind the spilt as Khan, perhaps Amir was getting a bit to big for his own boots?
I don't like Amir teaming up with Roger if he thinks he can somehow turn him into Floyd. Roger's credentials cannot be judged on floyd alone (being he is unique). Who else has Roger trained with any success? That's a genuine question as I don't know anyone other than Laila Ali or Wes Feguson?
If Khan is going to the states to get a trainer I would much rather he went with someone other than the big star trainers, Mayweather (Rog and Floyd Snr) Roach or McGirt. Someone like Joe Goosen, who did a good job with Mosely(albeit in one fight) and Corrales.
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 08:57
by terminator
banjo wrote:At least he may get to spar with Floyd Jr and then he'll learn the hard way how good he isn't.
Khan has already sparred with Floyd Jr
I'm not surprised that this has happened.
Khan trained with Roger Mayweather recently!!
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 09:13
by DG.
terminator wrote:banjo wrote:At least he may get to spar with Floyd Jr and then he'll learn the hard way how good he isn't.
Khan has already sparred with Floyd Jr
I'm not surprised that this has happened.
Khan trained with Roger Mayweather recently!!
Khan sparred with FMJ?
Who told you that?
First I have heard of this?
Whatever. Khan has to learn so maybe this will help him.
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Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 09:16
by Asterix
Sparring with Floyd Mayweather Jr is brilliant for Khan. If he could also spar Cotto then he's either got to improve or get destroyed.

Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 09:17
by Phenomenal-Nutrition
dbf wrote:Who else has Roger trained with any success? .
Forbes looked good under him, or was he under Sr?
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 09:19
by Gray-Fox
I'm jealous.
I need to get over to America asap.
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 09:20
by terminator
DG. wrote:
Khan sparred with FMJ?
Who told you that?
First I have heard of this?
Whatever. Khan has to learn so maybe this will help him.
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according to this he sparred with Floyd Jr
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.j ... oxx125.xml
Posted: 27 Apr 2008, 09:27
by harrygreb
is there any truth in the rumour that amir is going to live in the states because he feels more comfortable driving on the other side of the road?