Kotelnik: "Amir Khan is Nothing Special, Done Nothing"

[AssasinKing]

He's being hyped just as much in the US media - The Ring had a gushing four page splash on him recently. And he does have a lot of talent, if you can't see that you're just a hater. Whether he can cut it at elite level or not remains to be seen, but the Kotelnik fight will be a good indicator.

I agree that some of the media praise has been ridiculous - on both sides of the pond - but that isn't his fault and is no reason to hate him.

Good posts....and good replys to the other guy, hes jst hating lol

Anyway i think we have seen abit of ****eyness from kotelnik now i mean....he isnt exactly some big super star....hes jst a title holder and probably the weakest in the division....So hopefully khan will win the fight...and maybe in good style too...

[Hitman932]

He was not mandatory challenger for Kotelnik's Jnr Welterweight belt - Khan is not rated at Jnr Welterweight by any of the sanctioning bodies. It is a voluntary defence by Kotelnik, which he took because he was made a good purse offer. It's you who needs to check your facts before posting.

The reality is that Gavin Rees had the 140lb title before Kotelnik and Warren was saving that title shot for Khan so he could get an easy win and an easy belt over another UK fighter.

However when Rees got KTFO by Kotelnik it ruined the plan but Warren has decided to still give the shot to Khan because it's is still by far the easiest belt to win from 130-160.

[Taco Snatcher]

So if he wins you owe him a huge amount of credit. Oh and Barrera was ranked No1 by the WBO, and I believe pretty high by the WBA. Got a problem with that, send an e-mail to the sanctioning bodies.

I won't owe him ****.This is a **** fight!And as far as the sanctioning bodies go,everyone knows,atleast real boxing fans that it is almost all politics that run the show.Think before you type guy!

[Drunk Punch]

How about a bet on this one? I'll take Kotelnik for 20K.

I'll take that, if you're still interested?

[Hitman932]

I got 250K on Kotelnik..........

He's gonna KTFO this loser.

[AssasinKing]

any1 wanna bet 8k

I got khan...msg me

[Dave Rado]

Actually Khan is the favorite.

That has more to do with British Fans betting more money than Kotelnik's fans.

Basically just another instance of a betting line being influenced by the irrational thoughts of British Fans (Huggers).

What about US betting odds?

[wXh]

This is a good step up fight for Amir. Kotelnik is next to Prescott (and maybe MAB) the toughest challenge for Khan to date. If Amir can keep his compusure and stick to the gameplan it could be an easy night for him. If he doesn't I can see him getting in trouble.

[Hitman932]

What about US betting odds?

It is illegal to bet on Sports in the US unless you are in Vegas so we don't drive a line because we can't go down to the corner and bet.

It's obviously legal in the UK and you guys just love to bet your fighters irregardless of their chances.

There is no logical reason for Kotelnik to be the underdog to a guy fighting at 140 for the first time who was KTFO in under a minute by a nobody.

[Dave Rado]

The reality is that Gavin Rees had the 140lb title before Kotelnik and Warren was saving that title shot for Khan so he could get an easy win and an easy belt over another UK fighter.

However when Rees got KTFO by Kotelnik it ruined the plan but Warren has decided to still give the shot to Khan because it's is still by far the easiest belt to win from 130-160.

It was Kotelnik's decision to give Khan the shot, in a voluntary defence. Warren offered him a good payday but he couldn't force him to take the fight, Kotelnik just fancied the payday. And Kotelnik is a very good fighter. Although you're right that he's probably the weakest of the belt holders at his weight, it certainly won't be an easy fight for Khan, and if anything he's being rushed much too quickly, because even if he does manage to win, which is far from certain, he hasn't had enough meaningful fights under Roach to be ready to defend the title if he wins it.