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great wins for both Britsh fighters. Hope both go onto bigger and better things
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Put Away The Annointing Oil
Defeating Salita doesn't make you a superstar. Fighting and defeating top ranked competition does. Hell Khan can't even deal with the Breidis Prescott's of the world and Prescott can hardly be considered top level competition. Until and unless Khan can do that he's just another up and comer.Comment
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Credit where credit is due. Khan certainly impressed with his display of speed and razor sharp precision, however this win did little in my eyes to eliminate the question marks which still haunt him.
I, like many, were hoping for a chance to see Khan dragged into the trenches and perhaps redeem himself after much recent criticism. Admittedly, much of this criticism my own. Instead, we witnessed the exposure of Salita. While cowering in the corner with his paws held in front of his face, he solidified his own demise. A performance that certainly doesn't belong in the ring, least of all at the championship level. While Khan dazzled, Salita in turn, dissappointed. Lets hope that this win escalated Khan's career in the direction of legitimate contention. By this, I don't mean targetting an over the hill Ricky Hatton, or other such similar headhunting.
Mitchell certainly displayed his versatility and ability to take a flush power punch, but again, we as the boxing public were also presented with the chance to see another fighters true colours. Breidis Prescott presented himself as the limited, one trick pony that he really is. While his low success rate was clearly a result of Mitchell's elusive strategy, it was also a product of Prescott's inability to improvise and adapt his style. Mitchell should go far, if he abides by his own fathers instructions. He can be an unfortunate victim of his own recklessness at times, but with discipline and guidance, he has the tools to carve out a successful career.Comment
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Are you telling me you wouldn't rate a victory over Ricky Hatton? He has only lost twice and they were knockout losses against the two best fighters of the generation. It'd be fair enough to say Hatton is over the hill were he to be dominated by Khan, but not until. I'll be happy if Khan fights any of the following: Marquez, Valero, Maidana, Alexander, Hatton or the Bradley-Peterson winner.Comment
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Yes, I wouldn't rate a victory over Ricky Hatton. For the simple reason that it would be another case of hunting down a fighter who is not competing at his optimum level. Ricky Hatton, whilst once a tremendous fighter at one point in time, is in my humble opinion, now a shadow of his former self. While he has only lost twice, as you pointed out, they were devestating losses both physically and more importantly, mentally. Fighters don't recover from such brutal, demoralising and humiliating defeats. Of course there is the exception to the rule, but in this case, Ricky Hatton is a shot fighter. If you have seen his recent interviews, his confidence has been shattered. I agree that Khan should fight the above fighters that you mentioned. Certainly Maidana, Bradley or Alexander.
David Haye?, seriously?.......Comment
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I couldn't disagree more. David Haye's performance against Valuev was a ridiculous affair. Never before have I witnessed such a lacklustre performance, not worthy of taking a title from a champion. Irrespective of Valuev's own dismal display, Haye certainly didn't do enough to convince the world that he was there to fight. The man shamelessly ducked the Klitchko brothers once already. While I agree he could dethrone the glass jawed Wladimir, the more robust and technically skilled Vitali should have enough left in the tank to expose David Haye.
Regardless of his physical skills, Haye is one of the most arrogant, conceited individuals to enter the sport of boxing. He is a man devoid of class, extremely disrespectful and not capable of presenting himself in any kind of humble manner. How in the world anybody can look up to this clown is beyond me.
What is it with these arrogant British boxers?. Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, David Haye, Amir Khan, Lennox Lewis and so forth. There is a lot to be said for humility. Namely, Ricky Hatton, Frank Bruno, Henry Cooper etc.....Comment
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whatever
prescot is overrated he was beaten in his last figth also by an unknown fighter that is being promoted by margarito
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