im a big khan fan ..

Julio Diaz, Anthony Peterson, Jose Santa Cruz are some possible names to look at for his next fight. It'll be a major step up....but we will know how ready he is for a title shot taking on some top contenders. He cannot take a jump to fighting the likes of Casa/Cambell with the competition he's been fighting recently.....especially with the likes of Kristjansen absorbing some hard shots in early rounds, frustrating Kahn leading him to flurry of shots......a good counter puncher could shock him when he is open like that....especially somone willing to exchange. They may not be as fast as Kahn, but we know his chin hasn't been tested against any hard hitters. Very good post.

It annoyed me when, after defeating that semi-professional, special needs teacher last year, Khan declared himself the best Light-weight on the planet. I also do not like him because he left somebody for dead after hitting them in his car whilst powering along at an absolutely outrageous speed. It does not surprise me that foreign fight fans think us British are arrogant morons when I look at the way him and Naseem Hamed have behaved over the years.

Julio Diaz, Anthony Peterson, Jose Santa Cruz are some possible names to look at for his next fight. It'll be a major step up....but we will know how ready he is for a title shot taking on some top contenders. He cannot take a jump to fighting the likes of Casa/Cambell with the competition he's been fighting recently.....especially with the likes of Kristjansen absorbing some hard shots in early rounds, frustrating Kahn leading him to flurry of shots......a good counter puncher could shock him when he is open like that....especially somone willing to exchange. They may not be as fast as Kahn, but we know his chin hasn't been tested against any hard hitters.

Should be able to, but he can't, and that is a big problem indeed. I'm not sold on that yet. He took harder shot sagainst St Clair.

Yeah, I think he'll have to move up in 2 or 3 years max. In 2-3 years he will be 147. His frame is way to big for LW. It wont be healthy staying there much longer.

Khan won every round. That guy landed some sneaky rights. He could be in trouble against someone who can really bang. But they have to be able to really bang. Khan is fuckin huge. Look how thick he is. He should be able to take a decent shot. Should be able to, but he can't, and that is a big problem indeed.

Mark my words, he'll move up and fight Hatton within two years at junior welter..........and may well win. He wouldn't win now mind! That could fill out Wembley Stadium. I'd back Khan against Hatton if he irons out a few defensive deficencies. The dane got some decent body work done though that'd be a problem vs Hatton. Although Amir has huge, height and reach, advantages. Ricky hasn't looked good against slick boxer types. Amir could definetely beat Paulie Malignaggi. If he fought him tommorow. If you can't punch, your in trouble against Khan.

Mark my words, he'll move up and fight Hatton within two years at junior welter..........and may well win. He wouldn't win now mind!

he looked good but needs two or three more fights before fighting for a world title

I don't know man, don't you just look at him and think WTF? Yeah, I think he'll have to move up in 2 or 3 years max.

He really could benefit from sparring in the US. Not sure about him using the Winky defense, but it could work for him because as you said he is a big lightweight with big, long arms. I don't think he should be in against the top guys yet though, I think Warren should put him in against guys like Edner Cherry or Kid Diamond right now or maybe Peterson, but not against the best guys in the division just yet. Another question is, how long will he be able to make 135? He'll have to move up to 140 sooner or later when he starts to fill out a bit more. I don't know man, don't you just look at him and think WTF?

good post. He really should have rectified having his left hand low in the gym. That should have been sorted. He's done it since he made his debut. I don't know much about his coach maybe he needs more in put. McGuigan said he could benefit from sparring in America. He needs to do that. If he could tighten up then he'll be a threat. Amir Khan could use a similar type of guard to the one Roy used against Tito. The size disparity between Khan and is his opponents is so big and he is so long he could do this. I personally think he needs to fight these top guys now. He is one of the biggest lightweights I have ever seen, and he is still filling out. He might as well bite the bullet, He really could benefit from sparring in the US. Not sure about him using the Winky defense, but it could work for him because as you said he is a big lightweight with big, long arms. I don't think he should be in against the top guys yet though, I think Warren should put him in against guys like Edner Cherry or Kid Diamond right now or maybe Peterson, but not against the best guys in the division just yet. Another question is, how long will he be able to make 135? He'll have to move up to 140 sooner or later when he starts to fill out a bit more.

I think Khan needs to improve a few things in the gym and he also needs to get a few more fights for experience. He needs to learn to be patient. He got a little tired after about 4 rounds because he threw a lot of punches in the first 3 rounds, he looked like he wanted to get the knockout a bit too much. He has very good speed and throws good combinations but he has to keep his left hand higher. St.Clair caught him with a few good over hand rights and Kristjansen managed to get a few in as well, especially when Khan got a little fatigued. It will cost him against higher level opposition. IMO, it's way too early for him to fight the upper echelon guys right now. good post. He really should have rectified having his left hand low in the gym. That should have been sorted. He's done it since he made his debut. I don't know much about his coach maybe he needs more in put. McGuigan said he could benefit from sparring in America. He needs to do that. If he could tighten up then he'll be a threat. Amir Khan could use a similar type of guard to the one Roy used against Tito. The size disparity between Khan and is his opponents is so big and he is so long he could do this. I personally think he needs to fight these top guys now. He is one of the biggest lightweights I have ever seen, and he is still filling out. He might as well bite the bullet,

I think Khan needs to improve a few things in the gym and he also needs to get a few more fights for experience. He needs to learn to be patient. He got a little tired after about 4 rounds because he threw a lot of punches in the first 3 rounds, he looked like he wanted to get the knockout a bit too much. He has very good speed and throws good combinations but he has to keep his left hand higher. St.Clair caught him with a few good over hand rights and Kristjansen managed to get a few in as well, especially when Khan got a little fatigued. It will cost him against higher level opposition. IMO, it's way too early for him to fight the upper echelon guys right now.

someone like willy limond? we'll see I guess. If a guy gets knocked down he automatically has a shit chin. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and not be a jam roll about it. Khan is a big guy. Very thick. He should be able to absorb punches lightweight throw at hi. He looks bigger every time.

He said many months ago, when he defeated that semi-pro, special needs teacher, that he was the best light-weight on the planet. I am not so sure. Hopefully he will do better next time.

Khan won every round. That guy landed some sneaky rights. He could be in trouble against someone who can really bang. But they have to be able to really bang. Khan is fuckin huge. Look how thick he is. He should be able to take a decent shot. someone like willy limond?

Khan won every round. That guy landed some sneaky rights. He could be in trouble against someone who can really bang. But they have to be able to really bang. Khan is fuckin huge. Look how thick he is. He should be able to take a decent shot.

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Khan was pretty impressive tonight but I cant help but think that his hitting when the opponent was down was a bit risky. Roy Jones lost his undefeated record doing that simply because Montel Griffith wouldn't get up. Micky Vann did not tick off Khan as much as he should have, Vann was smiling as he spoke to Khan, a bit of a bias there. That said the best man won. Khan was not perfect but he is very fast and a great finisher, I give him a chance at world level.