Comments Thread For: Roach: Khan, Not Mayweather, Close To Pacquiao's Level

[al-Xander]

Might be a desperate attempt to lure Mayweather
into fighting Pacman. Might work. Who knows what's
on Floyd's mind?

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In a telling interview with Jeff Powell of Daily Mail, trainer Freddie Roach gave the opinion that Amir Khan is quickly getting to the point where he is capable of matching the skill and danger level of Manny Pacquiao.

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Jeez Freddie, you're ma boy..... but, I can't defend you on this one.....

..... Marketing/promoting, keeping your fighter confident and out there, sure..... but *** me that was a totally ridiculous thing to say.

[p4p-champ]

all aboard the hype train, Roach has spoken.

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WOW! i know roach is only hyping up his fighter but comparing him to the Number 1 boxer on the planet pound for pound? i dont think so freddy...having speed is something but using that speed in real fight situations is different...rating fighters is not only on speed and skill....its the whole package, other factors should also be accounted for like durability, achievement, heart etc etc... and khan is nowhere near manny if you measure all those factors...

I absolutely agree Jas.

And something I noticed.....
..... I am aware that you are not a Mayweather fan.

So, that tells me something about the accuracy of Freddie's comments.

[FerdinandMarcos]

ppl need to accept the truth....khan is the future....khan is the truth.

Prescott is proof that isn't true.

[ThePrince]

Khan has the raw talents to be the #1 pound for pound fighter once Pacquiao and Mayweather retires. One thing that I'm su****ious about is his chin, I hope Maidana comes out brawling.

If a monster puncher like Maidana lands clean shots on Khan and it doesn't end up being a repeat of the Prescott fight, then we might be looking at the future #1 P4P and cash cow of Boxing. Khan-Maidana might be a turning point for the sport.

Manny's on his way out in 2-3 more fights, Floyd already has a foot out the door and shows no interest in getting back into it (plus many personal issues), the void has to be filled by someone.

[Slick561]

you cant say khan is the future after he beat a feather fist.Floyd fought guys who had better power in a finger than what khan has battled.floyd n manny can take shots khan hasnt taken on a hard puncher since prescott.show me he can take a shot first beforing hypin him up

[boxingfan76]

ppl need to accept the truth....khan is the future....khan is the truth.

no he isnt hes about saul alvarez level rt now or jcc jr, and at least those guys havent been one punch ko'ed by a bum.having speed dont mean anything . ,chop chop corley had speed and judah, and even those 2 guys have proven to have a better chin.he has soo much to prove its not funny, roach is losing his marbles already, I wouldnt take anything he says very seriousley.

[infamous larryx]

he trains khan of course he'll say that

[boxingfan76]

If a monster puncher like Maidana lands clean shots on Khan and it doesn't end up being a repeat of the Prescott fight, then we might be looking at the future #1 P4P and cash cow of Boxing. Khan-Maidana might be a turning point for the sport.

Manny's on his way out in 2-3 more fights, Floyd already has a foot out the door and shows no interest in getting back into it (plus many personal issues), the void has to be filled by someone.

khan doesnt have mannys personality, hes as liked as hamed, and at least hamed had some fun to watch moves and style, khan is never gonna be pnd for pnd, its wishful thinking.too ****y for not having proven shiaaat bad combo. in a real fight manny kills him , hes just building him up cuz hes a kid.