Article: Khan hints at possible split from trainer Roach, needs to be #1 priority

[Jam Jars]

I've been one of the ones saying Khan needs a new trainer, but if Amir really thinks he's gonna find a trainer worth his weight in salt that doesn't have to split atleast some of his time with another fighter - he's still in lala land.

I'm sure he knows that, he just wants to be priority. Khans has got to base his time with Roach around Pacquiao. It's impossible for Khan to get the best from Roach whilst Roach is concentrated mostly on Pacquiao.

[BetterCallSaul]

lmao blame the trainer hes such a sore loser

at the ed of 3 roach said " get out there and hold tie him up and clinch "

so kahn goes out gunz blazing and gets ktfo

roaches fault ?

I doubt Roach has ever taught Khan how to clinch effectively. Khan tries to clinch over the shoulder leaving him open for hooks and uppercuts. Anybody knows clinching underneath your opponents arms nullifies their inside game. Yet Khan still does not how to clinch effectively. That can be taught so easy, and made to become natural within a few fights. Why hasn't Roach got Khan learning these basic defensive techniques?

I'm not blaming Roach, he has helped Khan somewhat, but it's apparent he's not the right trainer for Khan. I also think Khan isn't much different to the fighter he was pre Roach. In fact, Khan would have probably reached the same level he's at with or without him. It's not a good fit.

[Money_May]

AK has no issues with PAC and Roach he's always said himself that PAC is the number 1 in the gym and he has to live with that.

If I was AK I'd move not too far away with Virgil Hunter, most underrated trainer. I rate him highly

[Kagami Taiga]

AK has no issues with PAC and Roach he's always said himself that PAC is the number 1 in the gym and he has to live with that.

If I was AK I'd move not too far away with Virgil Hunter, most underrated trainer. I rate him highly

i agree, hunter is a great trainer and hed do right by khan. it may be too late tho.

[The Gambler1981]

To me Khan is saying the correct things here, I like his tone much more than the Peterson loss because he seems willing to acknowledge real issues and truly look in the mirror.

A new trainer is pretty much a foregone conclusion, with such reflection. I would just hope he will take it slow with the new trainer so he can really improve, most guys switch trainers then have one easy fight then try to go for the gusto but that is not enough time to really make the new trainers plans second nature.

[Money_May]

i agree, hunter is a great trainer and hed do right by khan. it may be too late tho.

I believe he can make khan a better fighter in about 2-3 fights. It won't happen overnight but khan needs to learn some D and how to clinch effectively. He does not know how to clinch

[Kagami Taiga]

he'll probably choose booth, which isnt a bad choice, but it isnt the best choice. he should probably go with steward. ppl may think hes overrated, but hed be a great fit for khan, who lacks head movement, steward teaches the basic head movement, esp for a tall lanky fighter like khan. he doesnt need as much as some, steward would also emphasize his jab.

[Jam Jars]

he'll probably choose booth, which isnt a bad choice, but it isnt the best choice. he should probably go with steward. ppl may think hes overrated, but hed be a great fit for khan, who lacks head movement, steward teaches the basic head movement, esp for a tall lanky fighter like khan. he doesnt need as much as some, steward would also emphasize his jab.

If you're a tall fighter with fast hands, decent power and a weak chin, Steward is the go to man.

[brick wall]

that's his prerogative...there have been lots of fighters in the past who tried to look for a new coach after a loss so khan's reaction is pretty normal. no trainer could fix his chin though.

[Kagami Taiga]

If you're a tall fighter with fast hands, decent power and a weak chin, Steward is the go to man.

i agree. ive never gotten khans obsession with flurries. if he would simply take his time, jab, jab, jab, right hand, hed do much better. his right hand isnt bad either, but the way he throws it is very flawed.