Why has Amir gone from fighting bums to future ATGs?

[theboymartay]

If Khan sticks to his game plan and boxes and moves he will beat MAB by UD.
He is a huge lightweight and I dont think MAD has much left in the tank and is here for the money. MAB will have his moments and I wouldnt be surprised to see Khans ass hitting the deck.

Khan unfortunately still punches like an amaeter a lot the time and doesnt really sit on his punches or by rushing in smothers his own work. MAB will look to counter punch and give that chin a check which I imagine if he can weather the first 4 rounds he will get plently of opportunity to do so.

I can see Khan coming through it but not without scares. Will I be paying 19.95 to watch it? No..........well maybe............ I just find it a little galling that Khan is PPV when he isnt even the best fighter in britain! Warren risks alienating him from the british fans. I would PPV for him fighting some like murray or Thaxton as at least there is British pride at stake as well as a title!

[streak12]

I reckon Khan's backers have messed up here...first, they pressure Frank Warren into a bigger contract, to do that Warren needed to put Khan's fights on PPV. Problem is, now a lot of fans are wanting him to step up. They also fired his previous trainer, and hired Rubio, not getting Warren's opinion on this. Rubio then recommended Bredis Prescott (his relative). He then got KO'ed very badly (notice Warren not really bothered at the fight). Decent comeback fight (I thought), and now Barrera, who is past his best, still a big name, and smaller too. Worth a gamble, and it will bring in PPV, which is what Warren really wants. I think that Khan isn't really elite level, he has speed, and could develop with skills, but he cannot hold a shot, which ain't good.

[hookoutofhell]

i think warren knows that khan is a good fighter but he'll never be at the level of calzaghe or hatton, because of his chin warren has thought to himself why not just throw him to the lions and see whats what, its good for us becaue it means we're actually going to see him in a couple of meaningful fights.

besides the fact that hes on sky PPV (normally oreserved for champions) means that he needs a big name. MAB fits the bill plus hes a FW and not a real lightweight puncher so who knows if khan tastes the canvas he'll be able to get back up, hes had alot of wars and although hes dangerous and crafty hes never come across someone with khans power.