Amir Khan: My thoughts

[T-97]

T-97, I agree with everything you said.

Thanks abadger. Took me a while to come up with all that.

Katsidis would **** all over Khan, I used to think he would win but not after his last fight.

I think Katsids would beat Khan right now.

[COACH WEBB]

great post thread starter....I really like this kid, the thing is, I haven't seen him much..where can I find film on him???

[T-97]

great post thread starter....I really like this kid, the thing is, I haven't seen him much..where can I find film on him???

Hmmm,

Give me a while and i'll see what I can find you. What fights have you seen V WEBB?

[rizkybizness]

Ok, Firstly I want to say; Yes I am a Brit, But no I do not swing of Amir Khans nuts. So believe me when I say, I am pretty unbiased in this post.

First off. His opposition:

His opposition hasn't been great, But not **** either. Most of his best wins, are over guys who have seen better days and/or come from lower weight classes (Snt Claire, Gomez, Limond) however, isn't it the same with most prospects? Test them against some experienced verterans before throwing them in the deep end. With that said, He needs to step up soon, but this Presoctt guy doesn't seem to be a step in the right direction. He has a good record, and looks like a puncher but a closer look shows he has only fought about 4 opponents with winning records. One of which (10-0-1) he only took an SD over.

Now, His main weakness. His chin:

I think we are all in agreement that Khans chin is subpar. However, does that really mean he will never become a champ? In a world where we have 2 undisputed champions with weak chins (Haye, Klitschko) I don't think it does. But then again, consider Oscar De La Hoya, who is viewed as having a great chin, he was dropped by smaller guys early in his career. Could it be that making the 135 pound limit may be affecting Khans chin? Maybe, We will have to see. As of now, I say his chin is a real weakness and he needs to protect it if he plans to get far.

Defense:

So far, his defense has been pretty much aweful. He should not have been caught as much by guys like Gomez and Snt Claire imo, But after watching some footage of Khan with his new trainer he appears to be fixing it up. I hope so, because if he doesn't I don't see him doing all that well

Overall;

I think Khan is a good prospect. A very flawed prospect, But most the flaws can be ironed out (The exception being his chin). But has shown great handspeed and good accuracy with his shots (See the stoppage of Graham Earl, he was very precise with his shots there) but he too often gets to involved in close and has a terrible inside game. Early against Gomez he moved well, threw fast combos and was looking great, But after dropping him he got too involved in close and ended up in trouble.

His new trainer seems to working on some of his flaws with him, So i look forward to seeing Khans next fight (But i will not be paying for it)

Thoughts?

My thoughts?

He's a khunt.

[BattlingNelson]

My thoughts?

He's a khunt.

Khan't you see any khood in this future titleshot khandidate?

[rizkybizness]

Khan't you see any khood in this future titleshot khandidate?

Nope, I khant see it.

[cosmichorn]

I am telling you now. Amir Khan can defeat anyone at lightweight.

eurgh its people like you that make us brits seem like complete ****heads.

ignore him, he clearly hasnt seen any of the other lightweights mentioned in the thread

[T-97]

Nope, I khant see it.

Heres some fight for you

Khan-Limond
Part 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRvibxPR7n0
Part 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soTQZDsy3Hc
Part 3- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0vzcpYFEyI

Khan-Gomez
Part 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8N3bjoQoCc
Part 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GignDgTEXrw
Part 3- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO0mR...eature=related

Khan-Kristjansen
Part 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ckAR...eature=related
Part 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOEp...eature=related
Part 3- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HDBk...eature=related

Khan-Earl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1pltl8Lbh8

[Oriachim]

You gotta remember that

1) In the Limond fight, he was extremly troubled in round 6. The commentators were moaning that the ref should of stopped the fight. Khan was very dazed and badly hurt. Khan should of been TKOed because he was unfit to continue, however he continued and stomped Limond. Good win but highlights his chin.

2) Gomez win.. Prior to the fight, Gomez hadn;t fought in what? 2 or 3 years? Still Gomez at times troubled Khan. Gomez was hungry but still was very rusty, I disagree a experienced and fresh Gomez beats Khan, but I believe he would trouble Khan greatly more and possibly a 60/40 win in Khans favour.

3) Kristenjan win. nothing to say, good win.

[sparked_85]

Thanks abadger. Took me a while to come up with all that.



I think Katsids would beat Khan right now.

I'd pick Khan to be honest.

He's the more talented and someone is getting knocked out regardless. Khan would have to take him out in the first four. I think he would. That would be a great fight to bet real money on.