Do you like Amir Khan?

I think he was ok at first, but lately he and his coach were writing checks theirs skills couldn't cash.

ChristianBale now you know what skill is, it's what Khan lacks.

I'm thinking 'DC' might not like him much after his post-fight interview :lol1:

I never really liked khan, dude is just too cocky, and tonight proved that even more. Hes still a VERY good fighter though.

Bump. :lol1:

Explain to me what skill is then. Does khan not counter? Does he not show timing? I will damn well mention Hopkins. He is great but it wasn't a comparison of the two. It was just to mention what you mean by skill. I arlready told you what skill is. Skill means technique. What is technically impressive about a guy who throws the same combinations but super fast and moves out quick? The speed is impressive, the stamina and workrate are impressive but the skill level? Not so much.

Old school fighter who actually wants to fight. Everyone has seen Timmy Clingon ducking and even get scared when they walked past each other. WAR KHAN!

ofcourse...khan has it all.....i think he is a fake pac friend but i dont care about that, i like him for what he does in the ring...and he's excting and got balls...

For the people who doesn't think Khan is good for boxing then put your points up....lets have a bet.... http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11529990#post11529990

I think he's hard working, talented and has Britain on his shoulders when it comes to boxing.

Well I guess it is simple but not so easy to do. Physically you need a lot and you need to confuse your opponent to do it for 12. People say Hopkins is talented yet he does it all day long. Hopkin's does it with one or two shots and moves or holds. He maintains his controls and speed pot shotting. It takes a lot of skill and concentration to do it. Khan has much to learn but is learning well. He use to not hold on, but that saved him vs maidana. He use to be all aggression and get caught, but now he is patient and has a higher guard. His jab controls the fight. He is learning to turn an opponent, roll with shots and uppercut. His right is safer bit still quite hard. His left hook to the body is there and body shots being used more. His straight right is lacking but he may use it more I feel. His left hook isn't saying much either. But he is learning. No boxer is complete at 24 if ever. More should I say you need 30+ to be up there IMO. Oh yeah I never said it was easy to do, you need great handspeed, footspeed and stamina and Khan has all three. Hopkins has much more versatility than Khan, I can't believe you even mentioned him in a Khan discussion, like WTF? :thinking: Khan's style takes a lot of athletic ability no doubt but not a lot of skill. Skill means technique, something you're taught and on a pure technical level there's nothing impressive about Khan's fight game. Impressive speed and workrate but that's about it.

I'm a fan not just because I'm a biased Brit, Khan is'nt scared of fighting the best and his vulnerability actually makes him kind of exciting to watch.

He is the boxer that got me into the sport to begin with. He is brilliant to watch. Me too! Ok so 90+ % of the replies are yes, but in the poll its pretty even. Can the haters explain themselves? If not, I'll just presume its based on race.

http://www.abload.de/img/khanbradleyw3dy0.gif This gif has made me a fan of his. Look at Amir's face.lol. Priceless This. I was still kinda on the fence with Amir due to me not liking his arrogance but seeing this made me a firm believer.

I actually got no problem with his personality but I don't like his style. Way too simplistic : combinations-move-combinations-move, rinse and repeat for 12 rounds. He's very repetitive and predictable but is heralded as this supremely talented boxer which he isn't.

yes. because of this http://h3.abload.de/img/khanbradleyw3dy0.gif Hes punking bradley so bad. I used to be a bradley fan and Khan "borderlinehater". Now It's the complete opposite. Also grew on me by being very honest and unbiased while commenting marquez vs pac. He later tried to damage control but i don't think that was by his own choice. Rather some management decision.

yes , because of its speed and aggressive style.

Yeah, I been his fan since olympics. or how about i can choose who i do not like for whatever reason i choose? i personally am not an amir khan fan, the kid got skills though gotta admit it. im never gonna be the one going to his fights live, or trying to get autographed gloves, but if he beats peterson i will start believing in his hype. i thought zab coulda been the one to end him, he beat zab down made him quit, lets see if he can prove me wrong again Lol, he's going to destroy lamont... Not really much of a "if" this time.

Well a few things. Some are racist Brits, just go to a pub or look at comments in his YouTube. Some hate him talking yet IMO he does s good interview. Do you want a fighter who is quiet or one who talks? Of course reporters will love him, they have things to write. Three, some hate him for calling out names. As for your answers, it's not a reason but hatred pick on it because it's easy to say he has no chin etc... or how about i can choose who i do not like for whatever reason i choose? i personally am not an amir khan fan, the kid got skills though gotta admit it. im never gonna be the one going to his fights live, or trying to get autographed gloves, but if he beats peterson i will start believing in his hype. i thought zab coulda been the one to end him, he beat zab down made him quit, lets see if he can prove me wrong again

Good young fighter willing to fight the best exciting style. What’s not to like about the guy?