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First, let me start out by saying, Khan has a long way to go in his career before he can be even mentioned in the HOF or ATG. But he is on the right track.
I think Oscar and Khan are similiar in many ways. Let's take a look.
Jab - Both have very effective jabs. The edge goes to Oscar in this category. Oscar's jab has been proven against better opposition thus far. But both jabs are very crisp and applied in the same manner.
Speed - Even. I would have to say both fighters throw combinations at a very alarming rate.
Power - Even. I think Oscar had the one of the hardest left hooks in the game. While Khan's left hook to the body can be evenly convincing (i.e Maidana body shot).
Style - Both fighters have similar styles. They're both boxers who rely on speed, combinations, and a stiff jab. It's not just the fact that they throw combinations, it's how Khan throws his combo's that reminds me of Oscar.
Chin - I give a huge edge to Oscar in this department. Granted Oscar's been dropped by Quartey, Vargas, and Hopkins (body shot), Oscar had one of the best chins in the business. Khan was obviously stopped by Prescott.
Willingness to fight the best during the 1st 5 years of their careers.
Khan:
Barrera
Kotelynyk
Salita
Maidana
Oscar:
Jeff Mayweather
Ruelas
Hernandez
Leija
Chavez
Gonzales
Whitaker
Camacho
Body type:
Both are 5"10. Khan has a 71' reach while Oscar's is 73'. Oscar started his professional career around 130, while Khan started his around 135.
Conclusion:
If Mayweather ever fights Khan, I think the fight would be very similar to Mayweather vs ODLH. Khan can apply a sound/similar jab as Oscar, but Khan doesn't have the chin to apply the same pressurized style that Oscar did. If Khan does, look for him to get stopped early.
Thoughts?
I think Oscar and Khan are similiar in many ways. Let's take a look.
Jab - Both have very effective jabs. The edge goes to Oscar in this category. Oscar's jab has been proven against better opposition thus far. But both jabs are very crisp and applied in the same manner.
Speed - Even. I would have to say both fighters throw combinations at a very alarming rate.
Power - Even. I think Oscar had the one of the hardest left hooks in the game. While Khan's left hook to the body can be evenly convincing (i.e Maidana body shot).
Style - Both fighters have similar styles. They're both boxers who rely on speed, combinations, and a stiff jab. It's not just the fact that they throw combinations, it's how Khan throws his combo's that reminds me of Oscar.
Chin - I give a huge edge to Oscar in this department. Granted Oscar's been dropped by Quartey, Vargas, and Hopkins (body shot), Oscar had one of the best chins in the business. Khan was obviously stopped by Prescott.
Willingness to fight the best during the 1st 5 years of their careers.
Khan:
Barrera
Kotelynyk
Salita
Maidana
Oscar:
Jeff Mayweather
Ruelas
Hernandez
Leija
Chavez
Gonzales
Whitaker
Camacho
Body type:
Both are 5"10. Khan has a 71' reach while Oscar's is 73'. Oscar started his professional career around 130, while Khan started his around 135.
Conclusion:
If Mayweather ever fights Khan, I think the fight would be very similar to Mayweather vs ODLH. Khan can apply a sound/similar jab as Oscar, but Khan doesn't have the chin to apply the same pressurized style that Oscar did. If Khan does, look for him to get stopped early.
Thoughts?
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