What do you think guys? with the fight being near as it is, Khan looks a bit heavy to me. I've seen him in other training camps and by this time he looks lean and cut.
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Note: These pics are from July 19, 2011(ofcourse).
Also note: What is Alex Ariza doing behind Freddy's behind like that?
No way he walks around at 150 with his upper body. His shoulders are huge.
Anyone see him performing better at 147 like ortiz? He did gas against maidana.
He does look soft but he's a high profile fighter with some of the best training and nutritional staff around him, no way would they let him come into a fight overweight it would tarnish not only Khan's but their reputation too.
They know what they're doing plus they did say they were going for power.
i was trying to come up with a theory as to why blacks and latinos have traditionally had great chins compared to the other races
here are my scientific findings
white people
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000756975/polls_flat_butt_5102_819348_answer_1_xlarge.jpeg
http://fittipdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/buttock-implants1.jpg
compare this to blacks
http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmh9viWWGH1qgq077o1_500.jpg
as you can see this increase in mass lower down gives huge increases in balance all around, whilst maintaining upper body strength
there girls..............
amir always looked a bit soft. LOL. IMO, he even looked soft for maidana... either way, he has the frame to move up. hopefully he doesnt have to drain too much to make 140. sauna suit & hotel gym can only drain out so much water weight...
more weight around the waist gives better centre of balance
it would make him harder to knock out
Roger (greatest tennis player of all time) had a small belly throughout his career
its slowly dawning on everyone else that a six pack isnt best for your centre of balance
more weight downstairs
less upstairs is
your basing this on one guy
I cant believe a guy with his frame shared a ring with Barrera who started in 1989 at flyweight. . . .
So what? Pacquiao started as a Jr Flyweight, but he still beats up top Welterweights now. What someone started as in their teens is completely irrelevant.
Look at his belly in the pic.
I really think Amir Khan is gonna be pretty fat when he retires.
http://img.skysports.com/09/12/480/Amir-Khan-Prince-Naseem-Hamed_2394458.jpg
before/after
Roach knows all about weight draining etc. He is the king of that subject so he will be on top of any issues. I dont think Khan will fail to make weight. His camp are too professional but I agree he does look fleshy and massive for the weight class. I cant believe a guy with his frame shared a ring with Barrera who started in 1989 at flyweight. . . .and Khan still couldnt hurt him after 5 rounds of hitting an old, blinded opponent!
I reckon he is a more mature fighter now though and he has physically improved so if he nails Judah right he will go as he has in the past.
Team Roach is pro enough to make Khan in top condition come fight day. Khan via unanimous on late rounds.
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Didnt the khan team say they where training for power in this camp?
I think they say they were training for strength, not exactly for power. From what I remember I think they said they wanted Khan to be stronger while keeping most of his speed.
Look at his belly in the pic.
I really think Amir Khan is gonna be pretty fat when he retires. You can tell, it's just in his genes. I think he's in the best shape he can be, but still doesn't seem that ripped.
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