would you view khan as a better boxer if he beat barerra?

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Although im confident Khan can beat Barrera, it wouldnt be a big suprise if Barrera still has enough in the tank to dismantle Khan. It will be competitive no matter what though.

fight is no less of a farce than Calzaghe vs Roy Jones i agree, mab should be retired.

i don't understand the hate around kahn. he is an exciting fighter to watch. his following is big and has great potential to be the next big draw in boxing. respect to him for taking this figh, so soon after the prescott fight.

Even if Barrera is now of diminished capacity (and I'm not entirely sold on this view, but for the sake of the thread, I'll go with it for the moment) it has to be a step up for Khan. I mean hell, the guy got pwned by a lower tier guy fight before last. If Khan beats MAB , will I accept the premise that he's a lock for the lightweight crown? Probably not. But ,depending on how he looks in the fight and how Barrera looks, a victory here might point in that direction. That said, I say MAB's still 70% or more of his old self and that'll be plenty. Marco Antonio Barrera TKO10 Amir Khan. Caveat : Barrera has to take Khan seriously. The kid has talent and is being trained by the guy that built the guy that beat him twice (once by TKO). If Barrera is not fully prepared and in shape on fight night, he loses.

Khan is saying he wants to prove how great he is. But the irony is he wont be doing that against this opponent. Because even if khan beats Barrera, Khans critics will say Barrera is over the hill. So its a no win situation for khan. He should fight presscot again to show he has improved.

Khan dies in ring for having glass chin.

I would I guess, but I think he would still lose to the top 10 and prescott.

Some members of this forum can't see the experience gap between Khan and Barrera. This win would put him on track to title shot within the same year. If it was say, Gamboa fighting Barrera, people would say that a win would be great for him. Because it's Khan, Barrera is now bum, who can't fight, and has lost all of his ring experience overnight.

why dont he fight presscott again and lets see how he does agaisnt someone thas actually in his weight

People are so dumb on this site. A win over Barrera would be great for Khan. Barrera took Manny the distance in his fight before last. That alone shows he still has heart. Oscar didn't last the distance against Pacquiao. This will be a good fight, and Khan is taking a big risk.

Barrera is done let's be real here. This is a fight that they are giving the kid to put a big name on his resume, nothing more. exactly, they are trying to rebuild his hype after interest in him dwindled when his lights got turned out by some unknown Columbian i'd love it if Barrera can pull it out the bag though, would be a great moment in boxing

Barrera is done let's be real here. This is a fight that they are giving the kid to put a big name on his resume, nothing more. What happens if Khan loses to Barrera....? Khan is done?

Barrera is done let's be real here. This is a fight that they are giving the kid to put a big name on his resume, nothing more.

fight is no less of a farce than Calzaghe vs Roy Jones

If Khan beats Barrera the only good thing is it will give Khan confidence that needs rebuilding. He might even try convincing himself that Barrera isnt past his best to reassure himself.

Anyone who says no is an idiot, of course, you don't get much tougher and more experienced than Marco. I hope the Brit loses, but if he wins even against an ageing Marco, then damn.

i would view him alot more highly

It depends as always on the fighter that turns up.

YES! Marco is NOT the man he was not by a long shot but he would still be Khans best win!