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By Patrick Kehoe - Marco Antonio Barrera has been taking Manchester England by stealth. The Mexican legend has been looking interviewer after interviewer in the eye over the last week patiently, and in his measured English, stating what he feels is the obvious case. He’s going to beat Amir Khan, the Bolton lightweight wonder kid of British boxing, just as he’s beaten a virtual who’s who of three generations of world class boxers, over his 20 year boxing career. “This is nothing new for me,” Barrera assures with iced brown eyes that don’t seem to blink, concentrated alertness his natural state of being.
Of course, Marco Antonio Barrera, now thirty-five years old, points to his experience as his main advantage over his rising star of an opponent, England’s twenty-two year-old fast hitting Olympic idol turned ambitious pro prospect on the cusp, Kahn. The word experience translates for Barrera as tactical awareness under fire and the proven ability to keep clear headed, compelling the body past momentary pain, confusion and unscripted duress, so that micro-adjustments can be made. [details]
Of course, Marco Antonio Barrera, now thirty-five years old, points to his experience as his main advantage over his rising star of an opponent, England’s twenty-two year-old fast hitting Olympic idol turned ambitious pro prospect on the cusp, Kahn. The word experience translates for Barrera as tactical awareness under fire and the proven ability to keep clear headed, compelling the body past momentary pain, confusion and unscripted duress, so that micro-adjustments can be made. [details]
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