Amir Khan would be a more dangerous fight for Floyd Mayweather than the "easy" option of taking on Manny Pacquiao, according to Paulie Malignaggi.
Mayweather and Khan's recent trash talk enhanced speculation that the pair could fight each other next year, with Khan saying he would be too quick for the American.
However, having won his rematch with Marcos Maidana, Mayweather hinted a fight with Pacquiao is more likely, although Malignaggi feels Khan would pose a greater threat to Mayweather's unbeaten record.
"A really intelligent boxing fan would understand that people like Amir Khan are more dangerous to Floyd Mayweather than Manny Pacquiao at this level, at this point," Malignaggi told ESPN.
"For the mainstream sports fans that don't really understand boxing the way they should then the Mayweather- Pacquiao fight will always be the dream fight that never happened so if it can happen then it will generate a ton of interest, a ton of worldwide audience.
"But I actually think it's a pretty easy fight for Floyd Mayweather to win and I think Khan would pose a big risk to the prefect record of Floyd Mayweather."
Source = http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/345605.html
Who thinks he knows more boxing than professional boxer (Malignaggi) ?
We all know why Paulie is saying this, but I personally prefer Khan-Mayweather, because he has that 0, so if you beat him that would be unprecedented and had never happened EVER before, plus stylistically Floyd is an easier fight for Khan than Pacquiao.
Both guys are a threat. F*ck biased ass Malignaggi, dont care what he says because he hates Pacquiao.
Both Khan and Pacquiao are fast fighters WITH power AND BOXING ability, thats why Floyd is wary of risking his undefeated record against them.
Khan would win the first round, that I'm sure of
But khan got a glass chin doe. I agree Khan vs Mayweather is a competitive fight
Glass chin doesn't matter when the opponent has pillow fists
i don't care who he fights next. anyone but pacquiao. can't wait to see this guy retire. i would prefer cotto 2 for one of his next two fights. i don't mind garcia also. thurman would be a stretch.
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Funny thing is many professionals and boxing experts have said Khan poses a big threat to Floyd..as has Roach etc..
Only nerds on boxing forums thinks otherwise..Same nerds said Collazo wud knock Khan out in 3 rounds
"A really intelligent boxing fan would understand that people like Amir Khan are more dangerous to Floyd Mayweather than Manny Pacquiao at this level, at this point," Malignaggi told ESPN.
No, a guy who already faced Khan and who has a huge bias against Pacquiao would say that.
I think Khan would surprise a few folks if the fight got made with Mayweather.
I'm not saying that he would win but I do think Floyd would have a bumpy few rounds
No! And Paulie hates Pacquiao for some reason like a previous poster already stated. Pacquiao would beat Floyd. Khan would just not get knockedout and lose a decision.
U heard this on ESPN but honestly is common knowledge that
Paulie hates Pac for some reason. He recently accused him of taking steroids and badmouths him every chance he gets.