Anyone see Peterson having a much easier time vs Khan?

Logic would dictate that he would. We all know Freddie roach fighters have a hard time adapting. However, I think Peterson could have a harder time this time around because he seemed genuinely winded and pushing some of his punches the first time around. And if he is in that kind of conditioning for the biggest fight of his career what is to be expected for the second most important?

The way I see it, Khan already beat him once, so he can do it again. I'm sure he'll come in prepared for Peterson's strategy. There won't be any funny business from the ref this time around.

I believe he will have an easier time with Khan unless Khan has developed one of two things. He either has to have developed a hard stiff jab and a decent side step (rather than just running backwards) Or the ability to fight on the inside. shorten up his punches and use is shoulders to protect his chin It takes fighters years to develop one of these two things and i don't believe he can in the span of this training camp but i could be wrong. other than that i can't see any differences he could make from last fight to this one in such a short time that could make a huge difference.

maybe, but that's also assuming khan fights exactly the same. You would think Khan also knows what to expect and is working on doing some things differently. khan do something different? now THAT is an assumption!

The vast majority of refs allow fighters to push off each other to create space like that, they NORMALLY only penalize for pushing if you're shoving a fighter to the ground on purpose. What the ref did that night was ABNORMAL, he did something the majority of refs would NOT do because they know that pushing is used to create space when its the sort of pushing Khan was doing. Steve Smoger even TOLD Khan on numerous occassions to "push him off" when Malignaggi tried to crowd Khan like Peterson did. The Khan-Peterson ref should really be banned for obvious favoritism and unjustifiable point deductions. The ref told him numerous times before he took a point off, to stop pushing. You might not agree with the justification, but he did give him one. Not a lot of refs do it, but if a ref has a problem with it, he can take a point off. Now did I think taking that last point off was excessive? yes, but Khan did not obey so he paid the consequences. Khan didn't agree with it either, which is why he appealed the decision. There are better ways to deal with Peterson's pressure, but Khan simply didn't know what the **** to do. Peterson kept bum-rushing him specifically because Khan didn't know what to do lol. Did you notice that Khan was cutting off the ring on himself? That's how idiotic Khan gets when he is pressured. He's a speedy mid-range fighter that throws combinations, but is absolutely USELESS on the inside. Peterson got into his chest and started throwing body shots. What was Khan's answer? Push off or grab. He has no idea how to control his opponent when he's that close to him. Khan needs to watch how guys like Ward fight on the inside, cuz if he doesn't fix that problem, he will have another close fight yet again where he looks mediocre. Now, what could Khan have done?? Throw a more authoritative jab, throw an uppercut as Peterson was squared up, stand your ground a little and throw to the pit of Peterson's stomach, etc etc. Khan did NOT need to push to win this fight.

Pushing is a part of boxing. it might be illegal but to have points deucted like that? Anyway Peterson has his own flaws, such as that leaning straight back thing, he better stop that. Khan simply cannot fight on the inside & his stamina is horrible. He might be the fastest fighter on the planet for 3 rounds, after that he becomes ordinary.

It will be very similar. Difference will likely be a ref that doesn't allow Peterson to fight inside, at least not enough to be at his best. so you're expecting khan to hold more? i dont know what khan will do, but i suggest he either learn to slap and turn so as not to get pinned into an inside fight or learn to fight on the inside ariza will probabley just train him for strength though, and they will try and get the ko

Depends on how the ref calls it! If they allow them to fight inside again and force them to fight out instead of SAVING KHAN...then I think Peterson will beat him again

It will be very similar. Difference will likely be a ref that doesn't allow Peterson to fight inside, at least not enough to be at his best.

If Peterson shows him zero respect then i expect him to KO Khan.

I see a very similar fight,with Khan trying to fight from the pocket a bit more early in the fight..I don't believe either will have an easy time in this fight,we're in for another close fight imo...

You guys are missing one key point.. Khan will be able to do what most boxers do when the opponent sticks his head in your chest and thats to PUSH off your opponent. The cheating washington ref deducted points so khan couldnt do what he's trained to do. Next time around Khan can deal with Petersons pressure simply by pushing him off and creating space like he was doing successfully in the first fight until the robbing ref started taking points for it. It's a whole different ball game when you're allowed to use one key technique for dealing with a pressure fighter like that! There's nothing technical about pushing your opponent off of you, it's more like a "trick", not a "technique". It's funny how you say Khan wasn't able to do "what he's trained to do," which shows how one-dimensional Roach truly is. A well-versed trainer would give his fighter multiple effective game-plans that would neutralize the opponent's advantages. Pushing isn't one of them, because it is considered illegal. So, basically what you're saying is that Khan will win this time because he'll have a referee that will allow him to get away with his tricks. He can SURELY be proud of that, right? lol

Oh and much love to Peterson too. The story of his, his passion and hard work, I respect. dC came out for him, which was great for boxing. Peterson is a guy who I look at, even though he is fighting my fighter, and still wish him all the best. . . . good man.

Peterson got the decision with his plan B, he's gonna have a whole training camp to perfect that into being his plan A. On top of that is the added confidence that comes from already beating the guy. Khan's not helping himself by focusing on the performances of the ref and judge. He seems to lost all sight of how his own performance contributed to the loss. His in fighting was non-existent; if all an opponent has to do is to come in low to completely throw you off your game and have you looking to complain to an unresponsive referee instead of planting your feet and fighting then your not gonna be a champion for long. I wouldn't be surprised if Peterson comes out on top again.

No i think Amir will win a decent ud

Peterson is going to lose.....again. But, if Khan wants to make a statement, he has to either knock Lamont out or win by a really wide margin. He can't struggle with him again, or else Khan loses credibility again.

Doubt it. I see a more aggresive, imposing Khan this time around. Khan is too much of a fast/accurate & strong puncher to get on bicycle like he did. If he keeps active there's no way Peterson beats him I think. I hope Peterson knocks him out though. Dude couldn't impose on a sandwich. It'll still be a close fight, but I really can see Peterson having a easier time with Khan the second time around. All he needs to do is come in stonger with better stamina, and work his way inside and be on the front foot from the get go. The things Khan needs to work on are much tougher. Things like improving his defense, learning how to fight on the inside, learning how to fight going backwards, ect. It may take more than one training camp to improve these things.

No because Khan will beat him this time

Totaly agree... Khan cant deal with pressure... He has good boxing skills but he is not a fighter... He has NO inside game whatsoever and wont be able to keep Lamont off unless Golden Boy hire a ref that lets him illegally push and elbow... Pettersons style is all wrong for Amir.

close fight again