Comments Thread For: Team Peterson Blame Rematch Clause For Khan Fallout

[frank1avalos]

Is that Team Khans excuse for every worthy opponent ??!! "he priced himself out" Greedy, just like Khans daddy!!

[jrosales13]

Exactly who is McCloskey? Most American boxing fans have never heard of him. You claim that Khan has already beaten 2 guys rated in the top five in the world, so why not continue to fight the best? Why take a step down when the top guy offered to come to your country and fight you? If he claims to be the best then he needs to fight the best, especially when the best is available and is offering to come to your country to fight you.

So what if the U.S knows who the top 10 rated guy in the World is? The fight is not taking place in the U.S so why does it matter?

And, as long as he fights Bradley in July in the U.S. What does it matter that he takes on a top 10 fighter in the interim in his hometown?

Khan fighting McCloskey now is like Bradley saying he's gonna fight Holt when Khan or Alexander is available. I can't see Bradley doing that. Your guy is not quite ready for prime time.

No, Khan fighting Kotelnik again would be like Bradley fighting Holt again.

[jrosales13]

McCloskey is a far better fighter than Peterson.

He is a European champ. He has a ZERO at 31 and he has a decent KO ratio, pretty good for a southpaw from a little town in Derry who has only been a pro for 6 years.

He is ranked higher than Peterson in both WBA and WBC rankings. He deserves a title shot but Yanks think they run this game.

Well excuse me superstar. The champ offered you a title fight. He even went up to 300k for you but you turned it down.

Now he's gonna fight a guy who many people feel is a better fighter than you. Someone who appreciates a title shot.

Idiot.

I don't know if McCloskey is better than Peterson. I personally would have preferred a Peterson fight. But, Peterson out priced himself out that is not Khan fault. So a McCloskey fight is not bad as long as they go as plan to fight Bradley next.

[Buffalo]

If I was managing peterson I would have said no as well. Only for a different reason. Losing to khan at this point spells the end of peterson. Coming off the bradley loss and ortiz draw I would get peterson a few wins against recognizable non-threats.

Maybe in a year chase the top fighters at 140 again

[Eladio-Mor]

I cant believe nobody thinks Khan low balling these dudes The pot is 5mill not include gate sales. Gates sales all of it is going to Khan he can pay Peterson a little more. I think 500 grand is very fair Khan would walk out with 6 to 8 mill minimum after gate sale.

[wazaa.]

I cant believe nobody thinks Khan low balling these dudes The pot is 5mill not include gate sales. Gates sales all of it is going to Khan he can pay Peterson a little more. I think 500 grand is very fair Khan would walk out with 6 to 8 mill minimum after gate sale.

. You're ignorant, son.

[Floyd R]

I think Alexander should consider fighting Peterson next. After losing to Bradley Alexander needs an opponent who is good and will present a challenging fight, which can help build his confidence.

[Duckweather]

dumbest boxing move of 2011

[Left Hook Tua]

Kahn is going to get a promise of 5mill not include gate sales and he wants dudes to get less the 300,000 greed much ??? I think 400,000 or 500,000 is very fair

that's because khan is the draw.


people need to worry about how much they're getting instead of what khan is getting.


if you're getting $100k and your opponent is getting $100k as well , is that better than you making $300k and your opponent making $5m?

at the end of the day , take the bigger amount.

don't worry about khan's $5m. khan gets that $5m whether he fights you or someone else.

[Rome-By-Ko]

. You're ignorant, son.

I think Khan earned the right to fight a lighter fighter,he beat Maidana and Kottie no easy task for sure..If Bradley and Khan are really to meet I would want them at 100%tbh..I say even Bradley has earn a keep busy fight,they set it up so that their fight is what's on the main menu I would hate to see either not at 100% cause of a fight with a tough opponent..

If Khan fought Peterson(although I believe Khan would win)it would not be easy,Peterson is a lot better then people give him Credit for and let's not forget he is young and still learning(unlike Berto and Alexander)that's why I feel he is dangerous kid is due for a win..Very dangerous fight for Khan imho I would have advised Khan to stay away from that fight tbh..Not that he could'int win but why take the risk at this point??

Bradley and Khan have fought their way to the top and the only thing stopping them from reaching their goals and more bank is each other..I say buckle up we're in for a Classic..