Kendall Holt vs. Amir Khan? Why not?

[S.G.]

Holt would get absolutely obliterated. Not interested in this fight/

[Pullcounter]

I'm actually a fan of both fighters and if there won't be a Bradley-Khan, or Judah-Khan, then why not Kendall Holt? He has nice jab, explosive power, intelligence.....As a Khan fan along with being a Holt fan, I would honestly be surprised to see Khan leave the ring without any assistance....How do you see the matchup?

holt is dangerous for khan, but he doesn't let his hands go. either khan outworks him or khan get KTFO

[#1Assassin]

isnt holt fighting at 147 these days? im quite sure he is and that he cant make 140 anymore, i dont want to see him kill himself to make weight and fight like a corpse just for a payday.

if we say they were at the same weight, the fight is way too high risk low reward for khan. holt is a huge puncher and unlike maidana he can box aswell. he has very good boxing skills. sets traps, throws short accurate punches and puts fluid combinations together very well. very good counterpuncher too.

at the same time hes coming of some losses and khan wouldnt get a load of credit for beating him. i dont see it happening even though it would be a great fight imo.

if holt was to fight at 140 again judah-holt is a better bet. judah is fighting in jersey alot these days, is backed by a jersey promotional company and has really made that his new base. holt is from jersey aswell (i think) so it would create alot of buzz. two somewhat chinny punchers whit loads of speed, would make for a great explosive fight probably ending with someone stretched out on the canvas.

[RealIzm]

Khan would be running for most of the fight,but get's caught early and never wakes up..I ask Khan fans a longtime ago do you think Khan would have got up from the shot that Bradley took from Holt..I believe I'm still waiting on the answer,imo he does not get up..Khan will never fight a(rangy)power puncher who shoots their shots straight..That goes for Abregu as well..

I see the fight going much different actually..
Khan's style of late has been fairly aggressive...I really see Holt allowing Khan to press the action, setting Khan up for the perfect "bait and trap"...of course ending in a KO.

[Rome-By-Ko]

I see the fight going much different actually..
Khan's style of late has been fairly aggressive...I really see Holt allowing Khan to press the action, setting Khan up for the perfect "bait and trap"...of course ending in a KO.

I really don't know who would win,like Judah I feel like both fighters is as flawed and have similar weakness..I would favor Khan over Holt and Judah but would not count either out..One shot(and these fighters punch straight not looping and slow like Maidana)is all it takes to turn off the lights..

[RealIzm]

I really don't know who would win,like Judah I feel like both fighters is as flawed and have similar weakness..I would favor Khan over Holt and Judah but would not count either out..One shot(and these fighters punch straight not looping and slow like Maidana)is all it takes to turn off the lights..

I would favor Khan over Judah. Stylistically Judah-Khan is a pretty intriguing match. I'd like to see how well Khan does against a fast and crafty southpaw..Zab does have a big advantage with experience against top class(usually failing, but still). Ultimately I feel Khan's superior workrate and stamina glide him to an easy UD..

Not so with Holt..Sure I can see Khan winning a decision but honestly only if Holt breaks down or has an "off" night. Holt is good about raising his game to the level of his opposition. Holt has a tendency to be TOO patient but I think he's become more intelligent with his punch output. He also does a great job of using his opponents aggression against them. Holt, last night put it simply and beautifully: "What people don't understand is, if you're close enough to hit me, I can hit you!"

[Rome-By-Ko]

I would favor Khan over Judah. Stylistically Judah-Khan is a pretty intriguing match. I'd like to see how well Khan does against a fast and crafty southpaw..Zab does have a big advantage with experience against top class(usually failing, but still). Ultimately I feel Khan's superior workrate and stamina glide him to an easy UD..

Not so with Holt..Sure I can see Khan winning a decision but honestly only if Holt breaks down or has an "off" night. Holt is good about raising his game to the level of his opposition. Holt has a tendency to be TOO patient but I think he's become more intelligent with his punch output. He also does a great job of using his opponents aggression against them. Holt, last night put it simply and beautifully: "What people don't understand is, if you're close enough to hit me, I can hit you!"

Can't be mad at this break down,I agree..

[sdcluser]

Holt is dangerous. High risk, low reward for Khan. Holt is rangier than Maidana, he can box, and has explosive power. If Khan wins, I can picture more headlines of "Khan surviving" moreso than him outboxing or knocking Holt out. I would favor Khan to win, though. I would like to see this fight.

I agree. Remember, Holt KD Bradley once (well technically twice but you know what I mean) and Bradley is one tenacious fit mofo. You have not heard about the rematch right?
Khan don't want any of that as both boxing skills are on parity.

[sdcluser]

holt is dangerous for khan, but he doesn't let his hands go. either khan outworks him or khan get KTFO

Khan is not dangerous in the 2nd half of the fight though. Holt is a lot dangerous in the 2nd half. Holt needs the right trainer to take him to the next level.

[J Dubb II 330]

Holt hasn't earned a shot yet that's true, but considering mccloskey did, then why not. Holt is a monster, Khan would get knocked out, Holt will land that left hook.