I hate Amir Khan but...

**wazaa.** · 09-26-2011, 01:20 PM

Even though Peterson's resume is weak, IMO he is the best fighter Amir has ever faced. Slightly better than Kotelnik.

This could turn out to be a very competitive fight.

**dan_cov** · 09-26-2011, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by wazaa.

Even though Peterson's resume is weak, IMO he is the best fighter Amir has ever faced. Slightly better than Kotelnik.

This could turn out to be a very competitive fight.

I agree. I think he has the tools at least to give Khan a competitive fight. I have always felt Peterson has a little bit more potential than he has showed in previous performances so hopefully he'll bring his A game & push Khan to the limits. This has the potential to be a very good fight IMO

**Pullcounter** · 09-26-2011, 03:12 PM

Guys like Peterson don't have the right style to beat Khan... Bring on Maidana

**Money_May** · 09-26-2011, 03:33 PM

Good fight I reckon competitive for the first 6 then khan takes over for a UD

**Leohappy** · 09-26-2011, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Pullcounter

Guys like Peterson don't have the right style to beat Khan... Bring on Maidana

yeah maidana rematch should happen, otherwise berto or ortiz at ww.

**Dirk Diggler UK** · 09-26-2011, 03:40 PM

Amir has taken on a range of styles since he came to 140lbs. A defensive, technical boxer in Kotelnik. A power punching slugger in Maidana. A fast, dangerous punching southpaw in Zab. And now a slick, rangy boxer in Petersen.

Great learning experience

**STREET CLEANER** · 09-26-2011, 03:41 PM

Peterson is a good matchup and the best way to measure Khan in boxing. He is a solid contender with youth, height and skills. Not a lot of punching power but makes it up with heart

**MJ223** · 09-26-2011, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by dancovboxer

as much as I hate him & even though a lot of people think Peterson is a bit of a joke. I think this is a better fighter than people give credit for.

Now I know Peterson is quite feather fisted, he lost to Bradley & was very lucky IMO to get a draw against Ortiz but this is what makes the fight interesting.

Peterson is coming off a win, a decent win!
He has good handspeed.
He has good movement.
He has shown to have a lot of heart (dragged himself off the canvas a few times & dug deep)
He is tall & has a longer reach than Khan!

So I give credit to Khan (see I am not totally bias) because this is a good clash of styles & I see Peterson testing Khan in this a bit more than the defensive midgets he's used to fighting.

Don't hate Khan kind of a strong word. IMO though he gets full credit for this one because I think Peterson is a good fighter. I would much rather him fight Peterson then see him go big name hunting with Morales.

**bojangles1987** · 09-26-2011, 05:52 PM

I don't see how Peterson is considered an easy opponent. Maybe he will turn out to be, but Peterson was competitive with Bradley, so how would he not be competitive with Khan?

I hate Amir Khan but...