Who is the best opponent for Khan in 2015?

Amir 'King' Khan has been waiting out either Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao for a mega fight in 2015. As his 'deadline' to Mayweather has no expired and Pacquaio non-committal who is the best AVAILABLE opponent for Khan to retain credibility at 147? It looks like Khan is ducking Brook so; Marquez Bradley Rios Chaves Porter Other (TBA) For me, the only way Khan is able to maintain any credibility is a fight with Bradley.

Comments (20)

alexguiness

If no pacquiao or mayweather it has to be Brook or Bradley and realistically Brook has the IBF so Brook. Yes - but Khan has basically ducked Brook, at least for the first half of 2015. He has ruled the fight out.

11y ago

mann187

If no pacquiao or mayweather it has to be Brook or Bradley and realistically Brook has the IBF so Brook.

11y ago

MDPopescu

... "the best opponent for Khan in 2015?" ... The best opponent is HIMSELF... ... The worst opponents: Bradley, Porter...

11y ago

alexguiness

Why you wrote "best aviable" but still include non Haymon/Top Rank fighters in the poll? It makes no sense. Tell me a few examples when Haymon's fighters fought against TR fighters in the past few years and it wasn't an ordered fight. I am not saying it is easy, or even possible. But if you take out TR fighters you are left with; Not much - Porter, Berto...

11y ago

HEND

11y ago

Rustyjaguar

bradley, Brook, Marquez, and Garcia 2 . These should be his next 4 fights.

11y ago

PBP

Bradley is not available because he is fighting Miguel Cotto. I voted Marquez. That fight would be a great clash of styles.

11y ago

Public_Enemy

It should be Bradley. That's a great matchup and long overdue. However, I can't see them making that fight at the moment. The Thurman/Guerrero winner in June or July would put Khan near the top of the division if he won. Khan/Brook would also be good and would be his chance at a title.

11y ago

LacedUp

Agree, also Porter has already got a fight. Khan fights in May. Chris Algieri might be an option. That would be a complete joke.

11y ago

alexguiness

Agree, also Porter has already got a fight. Khan fights in May. Chris Algieri might be an option. Maybe - but Algieri has never fought at 147. I really think Khan needs to fight an established name at 147 to maintain his credibility looking towards a title fight at WW.

11y ago

Weebler_I

I agree - they are tough fights to make. But without TR fighters Khan's options are even slimmer. Agree, also Porter has already got a fight. Khan fights in May. Chris Algieri might be an option.

11y ago

FrenchDeLaHoya

thurman, ggg, kovalev, stevenson, wilder, canelo. lol

11y ago

alexguiness

I doubt Khan fights any of the Top Rank guys. I agree - they are tough fights to make. But without TR fighters Khan's options are even slimmer.

11y ago

Weebler_I

I doubt Khan fights any of the Top Rank guys.

11y ago

JACK1190

My first choice would be obvious but he's ducking so I'd say Bradley or Porter would be good fights, Porter probably stops him though, but fun while it lasts.

11y ago

LacedUp

Porter would be a good pick - easier fight to make than Bradley. I don't think that it would be as close as a Bradley fight, but it could be interesting. I think Khan beats Bradley easy. I think he'd have a very tough time vs Porter.

11y ago

Lullaby

I think he really needs a solid, tested 147 fighter - like Bradley. I agree Bradley,Marquez are acceptable fights.

11y ago

alexguiness

I hope he doesn't end up fighting Algeri or something, LOL. I think he really needs a solid, tested 147 fighter - like Bradley.

11y ago

Lullaby

I hope he doesn't end up fighting Algeri or something, LOL.

11y ago

alexguiness

I think he's made that clear. Out of the ones you mentioned, the best win would be Shawn Porter. I'd like to see that fight. Porter would be a good pick - easier fight to make than Bradley. I don't think that it would be as close as a Bradley fight, but it could be interesting.

11y ago