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As much of a Khan fan as I am, I have to say - this guy LOOKS scary.
Barring Tyson, he's the last guy I'd want staring me down. He's got that "I'm going to kill you" look about him constantly.
Its not a hateful look; its a superior look - the kind that a sociopath may give his co-workers in the officer, completely devoid of empathy, lacking emotion, cold ... cold.
I wish Amir the best but I feel his legs might fail him as soon as he actually sees this guy standing opposite him (I hope not!)Comment
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This. You're not the first guy saying this. I think he will have stress going in the fight, the first time in Vegas, the first time after the Knockout he's facing a guy who is feared for his hard punches. And knowing everyone is thinking he will be KO'd. The guy has to prove something to the boxing world saturday night. I think Maidana is too much for him.Comment
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Good point actually; Maidana comes across and cool, calm and collected. In interviews he seems so stoked and is fully aware of whats ahead of him - talking about Khan's handspeed means he knows his enemy; even the things that will trouble him. He's obviously relishing this opportunity and is genuinely gonna give it his all.
Khan loves his little Twitter battles and seems to get very flustered when people say thigns about him - he feels the need to lash out at "people" who say **** about his chin and achievements - I think he's a little insecure or at least just a bit immature. He's also got the thoughts of Prescott lodged in the back of his mind whether he says so or not, and he knows he's going into the ring with a guy who carries ferocious power.
Overall I think Maidana is in a better position and is mentally stronger in general.Comment
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WAR MAIDANA!!!!
Kahn going to be running for his life.Comment
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I agree with the Maidana stare.
It's not exactly a chilling stare like Hearns, or aggressive, like Lockett.
It's murder like, like Tyson's. Looking at you like you are prey.Comment
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Exactly. I do like amir, and actually, if you're from the north of england you can see why he speaks the way he does and says the things he says. May come across as arrogant but I don't think he's that arrogant. He's just not very good at appearing confident, and sometimes overdoes it.
That said, the factors you mentioned will be extremely important:
1) Vegas
2) Big puncher
3) Biggest crowd of his career?
1 + 2 + 3 = a lot of tension. That tension could mean a slower, cagier start. Which could give Maidana an early opening somewhere.Comment
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I would liken his stare to the look of a shark - sort of unblinking, constant and cold. Its a bit unsettling. Amir better make sure that he's understood completely who it is that he's fighting, or else it could be a rude awakening.
That said, I believe that Roach is the kind of guy who will have told Khan EXACTLY what to expect. I hope that's enough for him to win.
I don't want either guy to lose, really. I guess whatever happens, there will be fireworks.Comment
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Aye. I can actually imagine a situation in which his focus deserts him for 20-30 seconds in the first round, quite simply because of the occassion, the aura of the opponent, the comments, and his ambitions to fight Mayweather or whatever else.
I actually believe that if he'd locked himself away and trained in relative solace, he'd have a great chance against Maidana. The media exposure is a double-edged sword for amir. It brings him a lot of money and fans, but it also piles expectation on him at a considerable rate.Comment
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