Roach: Khan will devastate Marquez like he did Barrera

Roach: Khan will devastate Marquez like he did Barrera By Gareth A Davies Boxing and MMA Last updated: February 4th, 2010

Freddie Roach gave me his assessment last night on two fast-rising British fighters, Amir Khan, and the American trainer’s latest pupil to cross the water – Matthew Macklin. So what does he think of the match-up being inked for Amir Khan – against Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez ? “It’s a great fight for him (Khan). I can compare it to his his fight with Marco Antonio Barrera. I think he’s too young, too fast, I think he will devastate him. This is the right fight for Amir, in America, at the right time. Yes, I do think Marquez is a still a live fighter, a dangerous opponent for Amir, and I’d like to see it in Vegas. He wins it – he will become a superstar and it will get him well-known.” The contest is expected to be on May 15, according to Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions. So when is he expecting Khan to return to the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood ?…”Around early March, it will be a good time for him, too, because he will be around Manny Pacquiao as he prepares for Joshua Clottey. It will dovetail nicely. Amir will be here with plenty of good sparring partners.” So, to Matthew Macklin. Does Roach see the Irish Brummie as having world title potential ?…”Definitely. I know Matthew as he had been here before training in the gym. We’ve been talking to his manager and we are expecting him here soon. I’ll be going to England with him for his European title defence.” “I certainly hope we can get him a world title this year, and I think he has a bright future. Right now there are a lot of names in the middleweight division, and I think with a little more work we can match him with Kelly Pavlik. He’s the number one guy, the most well known of the middleweights and the most popular in the States. Macklin is really strong – and a lovely boxer.” http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/garethadavies/100005138/roach-khan-will-devastate-marquez-like-he-did-barrera/ Khan will be the next Super Star in Pro Boxing. JAT :wave:

Comments (7)

Lady_Fan

Get off Roach's nuts. This has been posted already. Be nice Richey, Trainer Roach has many good boxers in his stable just for your information. :banana:

16y ago

Ben_d_great

to much assumptions, ill say a close fight, JMM is not an easy opponent. He could knock any one. if it will go to the distance, Khan will win in a very close points

16y ago

LilFloyd

khan easily beats marquez, paulie, campbell he needs to fight hatton, bradley, maidana

16y ago

VWEBB

co-sign He needs to fight bradley. yea, or I would not even mind him fighting Paulie.

16y ago

mellow_mood

kahn will not be the biggest sh it in boxing period... no matter how hard he try... hes not appealing the BOXING WORLD.. the dude is good and have good technique and boxing skills but hes not the future of boxing.

16y ago

Sakuragi9481

everybody and their momma knew that MAB was not the same fighter he used to be when he fought Khan. Lets just been completely honest here. I like Khan and I'm not knocking the guy, but lets just put it all in perspective. He should be fighting one of the younger and fresher champions after this fight with JMM. co-sign He needs to fight bradley.

16y ago

VWEBB

16y ago