Is Khan ducking Maidana if he fights Marquez next?

[warp1432]

A question that I'd like to see what you guys have to say. I have an opinion on it, but I'll let you guys battle it out first. A lot of people are saying Khan is going to duck Maidana, but what happens if he fights Juan Manuel Marquez next?

[pistol whip]

How is fighting a HOF'er instead of an up and comer ducking?

[ny123]

nah marquez is the bigger fight and is a more proven fighter then maidana if khan fights a guy like malignaggi who has no pop or a guy who doesnt bring much more to the table financially instead of maidana that would be a blatant duck

[warp1432]

How is fighting a HOF'er instead of an up and comer ducking?

One could argue since Marquez got dominated by Floyd and he is a smaller lightweight compared to a hard hitting Jr.Welterweight it wouldn't be as much of a threat to Khan's fragile chin.

That's just that side, I voted no. The payoff is a lot better against Marquez, plus Marquez would school Maidana imo.

[Spray_resistant]

Kahn not fighting the no1 contender no matter who it is for his belt is a duck.

I know JMM sounds like a more dangerous fight but he is totally unproven above 135, and would now somehow be fighting a defending belt holder at 140?

[Zarco]

i think so, Marquez is a 36 year old super featherweight, Khan a natural jr welter and future welterweight. Khan knows he will have reflex, size, reach, and age advantage on Marquez.

[ny123]

Kahn not fighting the no1 contender no matter who it is for his belt is a duck.

I know JMM sounds like a more dangerous fight but he is totally unproven above 135, and would now somehow be fighting a defending belt holder at 140?

thats a good point jmm hasnt show himself to be affective above lw but boxing is a buisness and if a fight with a legend is available khan would have to take that fight for money and exposure purposes and if he could get the win against jmm he can always fights maidana on a later date

[Spray_resistant]

thats a good point jmm hasnt show himself to be affective above lw but boxing is a buisness and if a fight with a legend is available khan would have to take that fight for money and exposure purposes and if he could get the win against jmm he can always fights maidana on a later date

But will he? I mean I understand JMM is way more marketable than Maidana but then wouldn't that still be a duck with the reason cited as: money?

[Ray*]

Great question, I cant make my mind up on that one yet...If he fights JMM i wouldnt be too hard on him yet for not taking on Maidana but...

[AddiX]

I think hard core fans rather see him fight Maidana, But Kahn fighting JMM is not a duck. He would get way more money and can make it a much bigger fight and have a sure Hall of Famer on his resume.

He also happens to be the much easier fight. I don't know why so many people believe JMM has much left. Rewatch his fight against Diaz, dude couldnt move, his legs are gone. And now coming down from welterweight sure aint going to help his career last.