Comments Thread For: Whisper it, Mayweather vs. Khan is a Viable Option

[thuggery]

What an utter joke this fight would be. Even his hardcore fanbase is repulsed other than the extreme slurpers.

[MDPopescu]

Khan is a much more viable opponent than Guerrero and Ortiz...let's be realistic here...Guerrero has zero speed and throws looping punches and Ortiz while fast and hard hitting doesn't have the mentality to endure. Khan may be glass chined but he is faster and more technical than both fighters aforementioned combined. In fact if I had to choose which of the three would put on the better showing versus Mayweather I would say Khan would although I see him getting KO'd if he forces the issue. The difference is Khan has speed to get his punches off if Mayweather fights him in the center of the ring...things that guerrero, ortiz, and Canelo all lacked. In order to stand any remote chance versus Mayweather you need speed and really good jab and those I think are Amir's greatest strengths. I'm totally not against this fight happening because in the end i'd rather see a guy get KO'd trying to go for the win than guys who just want to see the end of the 12th round and the check it brings.

That's what specialists say.

[geokis88]

Floyd by KO but khans speed will make it interesting.

[paulf]

Mayweather fighting the winner of Khan-Alexander is completely acceptable, but fighting Khan coming off two huge losses and a couple tuneups? Man.

I mean, I understand. There aren't a ton of options, and Showtime has to be strongly suggesting a fighter that has a big fanbase to warrant the money they're giving him. Mayweather-Khan in England would be a huge event and the fight itself will probably be pretty good, but Khan not fighting Alexander first just doesn't sit right with me.

[noStylez]

Whisper it, "Elite level neck"

[byrdgang]

its a good fight if khan can take mayweathers power

khans quicker

[MDPopescu]

Mayweather fighting the winner of Khan-Alexander is completely acceptable, but fighting Khan coming off two huge losses and a couple tuneups? Man.

I mean, I understand. There aren't a ton of options, and Showtime has to be strongly suggesting a fighter that has a big fanbase to warrant the money they're giving him. Mayweather-Khan in England would be a huge event and the fight itself will probably be pretty good, but Khan not fighting Alexander first just doesn't sit right with me.

... C'mon!... I don't remember since when what's "right" is governing "business"!?!...
If Schaefer "promised" Khan this fight, the dude would not fight Alexander under any circumstances... As simple as that.

[ottocon860]

Not sure if it has been asked but any way they put it on regular CBS network? Could be way to recoup some of contract and promote Showtime.

[Bushbaby]

If the fight does happen, just remember "who" to blame.

[The Big Dunn]

If the fight does happen, just remember "who" to blame.

Cmon Bush. we know the fight sucks, but you can't seriously ask Showtime/CBS and GBP to choose an opponent who will draw less simply becaus a few posters on NSB say its a better fight.