Comments Thread For: Hatton: No Mismatch, Khan Can Trouble Mayweather

[LacedUp]

I disagree my friend. Khan would get knocked out by Broner and he would loose to Alexander. Khan almost lost to an old Julio Diaz. Broner has speed power and fast reflexes. He would destroy Khan.

Lol at this guy.

[Jcardona216]

I honestly hate the idea of Amir Khan being the one who puts a loss on Floyd's record, or even the idea of him getting an undeserved shot at Mayweather, but as hard as it is for me to accept it, from 140 to 160, Amir Khan is the fighter with the highest chance, besides 3.0 Miguel Cotto, to put a loss on May's record. You all may ask why? or tag me as delusional with coments like "How that loud mouth glassed-jaw british boxers could even win one round against Mayweather? Well, with smart speed, reach and footwork.

I know you all gonna dismiss my previous statement, but when was the last time Floyd fought someone as fast as him with a solid jab, who knows how to box going backwards? Answer: Never! Zab Judah could match Floyd's speed, but his former style made him live and die in the pocket, and once Floyd figure him out he had nothing else to fire with. Pre-Trinidad Oscar de la Hoya may have been capable of beating the best version of Floyd. Sadly, Trinidad's fight changed his boxing approach forever. Mosley's enhance juiced speed would have give FLoyd trouble but his lack of great boxing footwork would have left him to expose to FLoyd's Boxing IQ. So, what other boxer not name Juan Manuel Marquez or Miguel Cotto knows how to box backwards? No one.

Lets analyze Amir khan for a second: He has amazing footwork with incredible hands speed. He learned how to box in/out and how to use his gifts to his advantage. The problem with him is that he get too self-absorbed every time he fights someone he believes doesn't have the skills to compete. In a humbly ****y way he tends to diminish his opponents' skillset and give into the opponent's strenghts ignoring the dangers of the sweet science. But, what if Amir Khan is finally faced with an opponent he mentally recognizes as superior? Will he put his mind in reinforcing what should be call "The Game Plan"? Or will he be the same Idiot with all know?

If Amir Khan effectively uses his in/out speed against the shoulder roll it will force Floyd to come out of his defensive shell to counter Amir's speed with precision speed. Its then that Amir Khan needs to employ that back peddling boxing IQ. If Amir manage to mentally avoid exchanging with Floyd in the middle of the ring it would put Floyd in a position he has never feel comfortable with, even thou he has the skills to cope with it. Amir will neeed to perform the greatest boxing dance of his life (A la Ray Leonrad) to end outpointing Floyd, who has never show the need to go Dark (Pressure fighting) in his fights.

Ironically, if this match ever comes true I will be 100% cheering for Floyd. I truly despise the idea of Amir Khan beating Floyd Mayweather for the first time. Can you imagine how much delusional press speeches he will give?

It would never ever ever happen. I can tell you know boxing my friend but Floyd Mayweather is faster than Khan, he has better timing than Khan. Mayweather is not known for his power but he would end Khan's night.

My thing is, if Khan can't beat guys like Garcia or Peterson how in the world could he stand a chance against Mayweather? Styles make fights I know but Mayweather has the better style. he would get out classed. Why can't Khan go and fight someone for a title and than fight Mayweather? at least it would be somewhat justified. The reason he can't do that is because he might loose.

[ottocon860]

Hatton is just saying Khan has some of the skills it would take to beat Floyd not that he can. Hatton gave good insights into how to do it, even acknowledged his own type of pressure won't work

[MoneyMayGoat]

I disagree my friend. Khan would get knocked out by Broner and he would loose to Alexander. Khan almost lost to an old Julio Diaz. Broner has speed power and fast reflexes. He would destroy Khan.

No way that Broner could knock out Khan. Be serious.

[Hands of Stone]

Do most of the folks here even know anything about boxing. I read through here and I actually see quite a number here thinking Khan actually has a chance to trouble or beat Mayweather. Common folks let's be serious. The only thing that would get troubled if that fight ever come off is Khan's chin and shaky legs. First, we are talking about Khan, a C+ fighter at best going against the A+ fighter in Floyd. The same Khan who just went life and death with Julio Diaz, an over the hill career lightweight who almost knocked Khan out. Second, you are talking about Khan's fast hands, you forgot to note that Khan often jumps in to throw those combinations. That makes him a candidate for a Mayweather check hook, same punch that took out Hatton. Third, Khan has speed. Last I checked, Floyd is not exactly slow, besides timing nullifies speed anyday of the week, and who is the master of timing and accuracy, Floyd. Fourth, with Khan's tendency to show fatigue, the supremely conditioned Floyd would simply start to walk Khan down after about the seventh round and start to put a serious beatdown on Khan. Floyd isn't a big puncher but he's still a harder puncher than Khan. So people get real, there is no way, Khan isn't getting stopped by Floyd before the 9th round. This is just a money fight and shame on Floyd for exploiting his fans if he ever take this fight. Garcia is the rightful opponent at this point. He has earned his opportunity.

[flint]

amir khan would get reduced down to the amateur fighter that he really is.its amazing that some think that this guy has a shot to beat the greatest fighter of this era. khan has no chin and struggles with average fighters.he can't win the big ones. mayweather embarrasses him. this is easy work.

[Evol]

amir khan would get reduced down to the amateur fighter that he really is.its amazing that some think that this guy has a shot to beat the greatest fighter of this era. khan has no chin and struggles with average fighters.he can't win the big ones. mayweather embarrasses him. this is easy work.

Nobody is saying khan is going to take Floyd out. We're saying khan will give Floyd some problems for as long as it last more so than any of Floyd's recent oppoents.

[Luilun]

Hey Ricky you can have the speed of light but if you have a chin of China it doesn't do much

[twosweethooks]

Forget Chinny chin chin, thats another set up fight for fraud.

If we are gonna have to watch something ****** like that lets pick, hmmmmm

I KNOW !!!!!!!!!

IF RUSLAN WINS LETS PICK RUSLAN PROV to fight da JR !!! At least we know he won't get KO'd

The only fighter JR can KO is KHAN

At least Ruslan is not afraid to get hit ten times to land a bomb and he deserves the nice fight,,,,"IF" he wins Sat nite

[twosweethooks]

Speed Kills I just don't know if his chin would hold up. Khan is very fast but May I think is still faster. It would be a different type of fight cuz Khan can actually box. Honestly I'm a Khan fan but he in no deserves this fight. He should be fighting Alexander or Garcia rematch at 47. Garcia should be getting this fight hands down. I'm curious of who Floyd picks next.

IF I were a betting mang , I would bet the house that he don't pick a threat !