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Bolton's former world light-welter champion Amir Khan resumes his career on UK soil this evening knowing there's no margin for error. I expect the 2004 Olympic silver medallist to win by stoppage in his trumpeted homecoming against Mexico's Julio Diaz at Sheffield's Motorpoint Arena. His 33 year old California based opponent has been stopped five times previously. However, any slip ups will see 'King Khan's' earning capacity dip drastically and his future opportunities seriously diminish and leave him in the boxing wilderness.
There was enormous expectation when Khan joined the profession as an 18 year old, shortly after avenging his Olympic final loss to Cuba's Mario Kindelan in 2005.
But while he bagged the Commonwealth lightweight crown and a brace of world title belts up at 140lbs, Amir is yet to be considered the world's best fighter in any division, after eight years in the paid sphere.
Three defeats – two by comprehensive stoppage – have disrupted his intended procession into the pantheon of greatness. Though he is obscenely brave, this is sometimes to his detriment. Clearly his certain defensive shortcomings have left his chin more exposed than it needed to be. [Click Here To Read More]
There was enormous expectation when Khan joined the profession as an 18 year old, shortly after avenging his Olympic final loss to Cuba's Mario Kindelan in 2005.
But while he bagged the Commonwealth lightweight crown and a brace of world title belts up at 140lbs, Amir is yet to be considered the world's best fighter in any division, after eight years in the paid sphere.
Three defeats – two by comprehensive stoppage – have disrupted his intended procession into the pantheon of greatness. Though he is obscenely brave, this is sometimes to his detriment. Clearly his certain defensive shortcomings have left his chin more exposed than it needed to be. [Click Here To Read More]
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