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Khan's next opponent: Marco Antonio Barrera!
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:14
by Asterix
"Legend" next for Amir Khan
A "multiple world champion" will be announced as the next opponent for Amir Khan at a press conference on Thursday.
The Commonwealth lightweight champion will be having his second bout since being knocked out in 54 seconds by Breidis Prescott last September. He stopped Oisin Fagan in two rounds in London last month and returns in March. Those close to allegedly are staying tight-lipped about the opponent, but I have been told it is a "modern-day legend" and a "multiple world champion". Nicky Cook, the WBO super-featherweight champion, Enzo Maccarinelli and Kevin Mitchell, who has been out of action since last June after having a hand operation. Khan is to train for the bout at Freddie Roach's Wildcard gym in Hollywood and is due to fly out at the weekend.
http://timesonline.typepad.com/boxing/2 ... sed-a.html
Any ideas who it might be?
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:19
by Lenny
Not Barrera surely?
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:22
by Asterix
Lenny wrote:Not Barrera surely?
That was my first thought, but I can't see Warren going ahead with that. Maybe they'll pretend the fight's on until the last minute, in true Warren style.
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:23
by states
Off the top of my head, how about Medina?
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:24
by banjo
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:25
by whicker
A "multiple world champion?" As in a Champion of several worlds?
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:27
by tonyevs
Duke McKenzie my money`s on
Though Jonny tapia may just fit the bill perfectly :(
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:30
by charlieb
Derrick Gainer?
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:36
by Lenny
Asterix wrote:Lenny wrote:Not Barrera surely?
That was my first thought, but I can't see Warren going ahead with that. Maybe they'll pretend the fight's on until the last minute, in true Warren style.
But can you imagine the sell? Legend, beat Naz (you know, the other Asian guy Khan is always compared too), past his prime, small at the weight, well known to the British public, Roach trains Pac who beat Barrera, definite PPV.
It ticks a lot of boxes
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:42
by tonyevs
Considering the Roach angle - maybe its Eric morales, Roach knows his style inside out .. :(
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:43
by banjo
Barrera would probably still beat Khan at this late stage, it's not as if he's been KO'd recently and his last 2 losses were to the worlds best fighters
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:46
by charlieb
Seriously doubt it'll be MAB or EM.
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:48
by tonyevs
Barrera can still bang some .. so he`s a def no-no
Morales hasn`t stopped anybody for about 5yrs ...
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 12:53
by tyson
kevin kelly or manuel medina
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:03
by tonyevs
Kelly can still whack ... so he`s a no-no
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:06
by Chambers2
charlieb wrote:Derrick Gainer?
He was my first thought, but after going through his record he only won 1 World title.
Manuel Medina is a good shout and a FW favourite, plus he's 38, he'd be moving up in weight and looks to be on the slide (KO'd twice in his last 4), so I reckon it's gotta be him
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:07
by Old bones Ian
I so hope it isn't Medina, he's a boxer who i have huge respect for, but he is completly shot.
His last fight against Klassen wasn't pretty to watch, Medina didn't have any punch resistance at all.
Kevin Kelly is still able to operate at a decent level, so wouldn't be the worst opponent.
The other name not mentioned could be Jesus Chavez.
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:12
by housesecond
Dave McAuley?
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:15
by Coco
Alfred Kotey, Cesar Soto, Daniel Jimenez
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:15
by Chambers2
I wonder when Amir is gonna be ready for the likes of Murray and Thaxton
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:17
by Coco
Chambers2 wrote:I wonder when Amir is gonna be ready for the likes of Murray and Thaxton
I think he will beat them both now but will instead be protected by fighting imports, Scott Harrison is a multiple world champion!
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:23
by Asterix
It's interesting how many of the names put forward are old Naseem Hamed foes.
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:26
by Chambers2
Coco wrote:Chambers2 wrote:I wonder when Amir is gonna be ready for the likes of Murray and Thaxton
I think he will beat them both now but will instead be protected by fighting imports, Scott Harrison is a multiple world champion!
Yeah I'd be picking Amir to beat both in 2 excellent contests, I just hope we get to findout sooner rather than later.
I think Scott is still licenceless
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:31
by observer1
I doubt it would be Barrera or Kelley. Their still good despite being way passed it.
Well it's W@rren you're talking about, and we know (referingto Joe Cal) How much he can hype up a pointless bout.
Better to just wait and see, forget it for now
Re: Khan's next opponent (Banjo might not want to read)
Posted: 14 Jan 2009, 13:33
by banjo
Chambers2 wrote:Coco wrote:Chambers2 wrote:I wonder when Amir is gonna be ready for the likes of Murray and Thaxton
I think he will beat them both now but will instead be protected by fighting imports, Scott Harrison is a multiple world champion!
Yeah I'd be picking Amir to beat both in 2 excellent contests, I just hope we get to findout sooner rather than later.
I think Scott is still licenceless
Wouldn't stop fwank from trying though would it?