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Amir can't complain about the decision, since he was warned multiple times by the referee about pushing. The real issue is his lack of inside game, or its non existent.
In Dwyer's prediction video, he reflected the sentiments of most, by pointing out that Khan would be able to keep Peterson on the outside comfortably, even comparing his ability to do so with W. Klitschko's. The difference though is the size disparities, Khan was matched by someone who has his size and strength, and having an inside game was key to winning the fight.
It's really disappointing, especially as a Khan fan, because it was hinted that Khan has been working on his inside game for this fight, but all he did was tuck up and eat uppercuts and hooks, rarely throwing anything effective in the pocket. I also don't understand why he goes crazy every time he eats a shot. He acts so macho and forgets about boxing at times. We get it Khan, you're not chinny. Heck I'd say you have a decent chin, but you need to get over the stigma of being called chinny and focus on what's important. Hating on DC was really not cool either, in the post fight interview.
Khan has huge potential, he looked breathtaking at times on the outside. If Khan learned to fight better on the inside, I'm confident he would become a legitimate pound for pound fighter, and he would blow out guys like Peterson and even Bradley. Yeah, I said it. Hypothetically though.
Oh, and an immediate rematch is due of course.
In Dwyer's prediction video, he reflected the sentiments of most, by pointing out that Khan would be able to keep Peterson on the outside comfortably, even comparing his ability to do so with W. Klitschko's. The difference though is the size disparities, Khan was matched by someone who has his size and strength, and having an inside game was key to winning the fight.
It's really disappointing, especially as a Khan fan, because it was hinted that Khan has been working on his inside game for this fight, but all he did was tuck up and eat uppercuts and hooks, rarely throwing anything effective in the pocket. I also don't understand why he goes crazy every time he eats a shot. He acts so macho and forgets about boxing at times. We get it Khan, you're not chinny. Heck I'd say you have a decent chin, but you need to get over the stigma of being called chinny and focus on what's important. Hating on DC was really not cool either, in the post fight interview.
Khan has huge potential, he looked breathtaking at times on the outside. If Khan learned to fight better on the inside, I'm confident he would become a legitimate pound for pound fighter, and he would blow out guys like Peterson and even Bradley. Yeah, I said it. Hypothetically though.
Oh, and an immediate rematch is due of course.
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