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Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 17:41
by fatton
Khan fight is only 3 weeks away from Saturday night and no opponent or tv confirmed. Looks like someone still hasn't sorted out their "scheduling difficulties". Anyone think this fight is actually going to happen? If it doesn't it will leave a lot of pissed off fighters, particularly the likes of Enzo, Harrison and Macklin who would have had 2 dates in a row scrapped.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 18:16
by hitman_hatton1
f*ck knows.
hope the arena is half empty tbh.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 18:20
by Twinkle Toes
Within 48 hours they reckon.
Anyone heard about Murray moving into the frame? - Seems it's either him or Gainer.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 18:21
by Dioufy
I reckon is could be Rees - he was supposedly on the first Rogan v Harrison bill so I assume he's in training. And with them both being with Sports Network it wouldn't be hard to make.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 18:23
by jameswilson
Twinkle Toes wrote:Within 48 hours they reckon.
Anyone heard about Murray moving into the frame? - Seems it's either him or Gainer.
Don't tease us now.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 18:29
by sweetscience
according to the local rag, Gainer or Murray
so its Gainer
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/bo ... an_Gainer/
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 18:54
by Cannibal
Hatton was talking up a fight with Khan there.
Hatton Vs Khan in Wembley, Hatton's retirement purse?
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 11 Aug 2008, 20:22
by chesh
Cannibal wrote:Hatton was talking up a fight with Khan there.
Hatton Vs Khan in Wembley, Hatton's retirement purse?
With Mayweather retired and Pac's future post-Oscar (if it happens) uncertain, it might be the biggest fight left for Hatton.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 03:13
by Poncey
fatton wrote:Khan fight is only 3 weeks away from Saturday night and no opponent or tv confirmed. Looks like someone still hasn't sorted out their "scheduling difficulties". Anyone think this fight is actually going to happen? If it doesn't it will leave a lot of pissed off fighters, particularly the likes of Enzo, Harrison and Macklin who would have had 2 dates in a row scrapped.
Enzo is fighting on a seperate bill on the 27th apparently.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 04:06
by Autobarn
From the local rag:
American veteran Derrick Gainer remains the most likely candidate to meet Khan in four weeks’ time, though new British lightweight champ John Murray is still a possibility.
The 21-year-old’s team would prefer the Bolton star to face an experienced overseas fighter as he looks to test himself against a variety of different styles.
With this in mind, southpaw Gainer, a 35-year-old former WBA featherweight champion, fits the bill perfectly as Khan looks to continue his path towards a world-title shot.
Meanwhile, Ricky Hatton has refused to rule out a showdown against the Olympic silver medalist.
LOL
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 04:49
by Exoddus
Does anyone here. Even give Murray a 1% chance of getting this fight? allegedly always likes to name drop.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 05:02
by observer1
hitman_hatton1 wrote:f*ck knows.
hope the arena is half empty tbh.
why's that ?
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 06:18
by Khaosai-Galaxy
observer1 wrote:hitman_hatton1 wrote:f*ck knows.
hope the arena is half empty tbh.
why's that ?
Because this is the boxrec forum, where bitter little men come play....
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 07:23
by leforge
interesting fact this is the same day england play football in Andorra live on setanta at 7pm, I imagine this fight will be shown on another tv channel about 10pm possibly
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 08:20
by observer1
Khaosai-Galaxy wrote:observer1 wrote:hitman_hatton1 wrote:f*ck knows.
hope the arena is half empty tbh.
why's that ?
Because this is the boxrec forum, where bitter little men come play....
lolz, true.
I just found it amusing that arguebally the biggest "Hatton" fan has the nerve to accuse another fighter for padding his record.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 08:27
by leforge
You still got to remember he is young probably be better at weight above lets give him a chance, he not a world beater yet, but if developed properly could be.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 08:33
by observer1
leforge wrote:You still got to remember he is young probably be better at weight above lets give him a chance, he not a world beater yet, but if developed properly could be.
Exactley.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 08:38
by leforge
I not his biggest fan I think he will be stepped up if they move to sky because he will be box office
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 19:13
by Goz
Even if it is 'Smoke' Gainer they don't want to give him too long to prepare.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 12 Aug 2008, 22:29
by TJAY
Would not be suprised if Khan fight is pulled from this card through to him picking up an injury
The show would still be showing title fights and all the boxes are ticked , apart from it would not be box office .
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 13 Aug 2008, 06:23
by overhand_right
Lets get Yuri Romanov on the blower.
Seriously though, if Khan handled Romanov, having seen the fella slice up Jon Thaxton at York Hall up close & personal, i would NEVER ever doubt or criticise Amir again for life! And that's a guarantee *
* not a guarantee
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 13 Aug 2008, 11:27
by oliverfennell
leforge wrote:interesting fact this is the same day england play football in Andorra live on setanta at 7pm, I imagine this fight will be shown on another tv channel about 10pm possibly
England v Andorra or Khan v Gainer, which result is the bigger formality?
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 13 Aug 2008, 14:56
by Asterix
overhand_right wrote:Lets get Yuri Romanov on the blower.
Seriously though, if Khan handled Romanov, having seen the fella slice up Jon Thaxton at York Hall up close & personal, i would NEVER ever doubt or criticise Amir again for life! And that's a guarantee *
* not a guarantee
First Thaxton, then Romanov would be great.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 13 Aug 2008, 15:35
by Rocky Balboa
Khan talks about his desire to become a champion sooner rather than later, but with only three weeks remaining until his next scheduled outing, no opponent has been named yet!
Khan has months to get into shape, yet his opponent, whoever it turns out to be, only gets three weeks to prepare. That's a raw deal right there! This will be a walkover for Khan. If its not, then there should be some considerable concern in his camp.
Re: Is this Khan fight going to happen???
Posted: 13 Aug 2008, 15:39
by hitman_hatton1
observer1 wrote:hitman_hatton1 wrote:f*ck knows.
hope the arena is half empty tbh.
why's that ?
cos warren still hasn't got an opponent for the top of the bill fighter.
and the fact it's at the men arena.
a venue he stole from hatton and has barely used since he did.