Thought Amir Khan wanted to fight Manny?

A while back Amir said he wanted to fight Manny and Mayweather when he was at his peak and they were on the slide down. Recently, Roach came out and stated if Khan and Manny ever fought, he would train Manny because "Manny is my guy". All of a sudden, Amir is now saying he wont fight because Manny is a friend and they are in the same camp. I dont get it. Is he afraid of Manny? Or is he now soo dependent on Freddy Roach as trainer, he wont find someone else to train him.

Comments (9)

BlueSkyThinking

Yeah, I think that is the key to him changing his mind. Though it is annoying when boxers take it upon themselves not to fight each other because they happen to be good friends. Khan is a joke, he would be a fool to step into a ring with Manny or Mayweather. This has mismatch written all over it, moreso than Haye vs Harrison.

15y ago

ts33

I don't think he ever meant it. Just a heat of the moment comment. Plus Manny has just fought as jr middleweight, while Khan is two weight divisions below him. Same trainer too Manny by KO within 3 rounds if they ever do fight Khan-Mayweather on the other hand is definitely possible

15y ago

mediumdeek

I aint hating on Khan, BTW. Just saying, that's all.

15y ago

paulf

I think he realized that if he pursued making a fight with Pacquiao that Roach wouldnt be his trainer ever again. I mean, how could he? Not to mention Khan would have to find a new trainer and move to a different gym to train for the Pacquiao fight. It would be a waste of all he and Roach have built together. Khan is arrogant, but hes smart enough to know that without Roach he couldnt find himself on queer street again very easily.

15y ago

Terrel

Yeah, I think that is the key to him changing his mind. Though it is annoying when boxers take it upon themselves not to fight each other because they happen to be good friends. I agree. Boxing should come first. I want to see the Klits fight each other, F all this brotherly bullcrap lol

15y ago

project_xxx1

he has to win all his fights at 140 before talking about floyd or manny,either way they both beat him now and even in 3 years time,different level of boxers and im a khan fan

15y ago

mediumdeek

It's a little strange.. i mean did he think Roach would coach both of them at the same time for a fight lol. Not exactly renowned for his intelligence, our friend Mr. Khan.

15y ago

mediumdeek

He realised long ago that roach is better for his career with him by his side, wether its now or in the future. Yeah, I think that is the key to him changing his mind. Though it is annoying when boxers take it upon themselves not to fight each other because they happen to be good friends.

15y ago

Terrel

To be fair to Amir "if the wind blows hard against my chin, i will drop" Khan, he stated that him and pac would never happen soon after his initial comment. He realised long ago that roach is better for his career with him by his side, wether its now or in the future.

15y ago