Comments Thread For: Khan Feels He and Pacquiao Can Topple Mayweather

[jayblack]

STFU already!! I think we already know the fight will happen. Roger or Sr can't keep their mouths shut when it comes to discussing Floyd's opponents in the foreseeable future, and I think they have already hinted that it will be, Khan. It's obvious that Khan is in the exact position be next in line for the fight in May even though he still hasn't done **** to earn it. I'd hate to see this clown be the one to officially give a past prime Floyd his first professional L.

Al Haymon protects all of his fighters, from his cash cow(Floyd), to his future cash cows(Danny Garcia/Thurman), bootleg past prime Mayweather(Broner), and blabbermouth. How about putting Khan against a credible B+ opponent first? If Floyd takes this fight, then I really hope a freak accident happens and they both end up knocking each other out.

I'm more disgusted by some of the Khan fans on here. Unlike Khan, Maidana had a belt and Mayweather-Maidana I made sense at the time. What does Khan brings to the table other than the hopes and dreams of Floyd fighting in the UK, which I highly doubt will ever happen? I'm not a fan of Canelo, but at least he takes a few risky fights. Khan hasn't done anything of relevancy since 2011. The fight would be a waste of time and just as uneventful as Mayweather-Maidana II was.

I know team Pacquiao are bluffing as usual and are using Floyd's name to promote their upcoming fight or vice versa, but I'd really hope Floyd would settle the score once and for all by announcing that he'll fight Manny in May, and a potential farewell rematch in September. Fighting the likes of, Khan, Garcia, Thurman, etc, would be totally pointless, especially when neither of those guys have a belt at 147. I do agree with Manny when he said that Floyd is all talk. I expect him to announce the Khan fight, and then he'll talk about how fighting Manny will not do anything for his legacy, but I'm sure fighting Amir Khan will.

The only problem with Manny saying Floyd is all talk is that Floyd hasn't mentioned Pac's name except when asked about the fight. And his response was if the fight presents itself then we'll see what happens. The only side that has been talking is Pac's side. As they flip flop from one week to the next.

But I agree Khan has done nothing to earn a fight with Floyd. If Khan would quit chasing Mayweather and chase after a legit WW fight then he could earn the fight the right way rather than talk about fighting him every month. If Khan could beat Thurman, Maidana (rematch), Porter, Brook, Guerrero, or Alexander, not Joseito Lopez, then he would have a good argument as to why he deserves the fight.

[maguirre]

Khan vs Mayweather needs to happen next year, Cinco de Mayo. This is a huge money fight. Make it happen, Floyd.

[elishua F]

Khan would be Floyd's easiest fight. He's already losing the way he's approaching it, he thinks he can just out-speed Floyd, but Floyd's gift is timing, not speed, he will pick Amir apart very quickly. Floyd by TKO.

Amir is not accurate at all, in fact he is extremely sloppy and doesn't switch from offense to defense very fast, which is why he gets clocked. Floyd's greatness is that he can throw 10 punches and land 8, Khan would throw 15 fast ones and land 4, he tries to ''blind" opponents with flashy punching but once they figure him out, he's toast.

But I say make it happen, obviously he's not going to shut up about it, so just give him what he wants, during the build up they can hype it up by showing highlights of the first 5 rounds between Khan and Maidana which he dominated. "Khan beat Maidana, and Maidana almost beat Floyd.." I can hear it now. Financially it makes sense, but I see a very easy dominating victory for Mayweather.

[elishua F]

I like Khan..but sometimes i wish he wouldn't go on about this fight so often.
If it happens it happens..just look at the whole 'poll' situation.

That said isn't it a myth that you have to 'earn' a fight with Mayweather anyway.
Maidana got the fight after beating Lopez and Broner. Alvarez - Lopez and Trout.
Geurero - Aydin and Berto. Cotto - Margarito and Mayorga. Ortiz - Berto and a draw with Peterson. Mosely- after a 14 month lay-off.

Khan's last few opponents certainly aren't elite..but the above isn't exactly a murderous row of fighters either.

Floyd has a habit of fighting guys coming off career defining victories. Canelo beating Trout was the first time people viewed him as a serious champ and not just a hype job. Ortiz win over Berto was fight of the year. Mosley came off the destruction of Margarito (the ''boogeyman at the time), his most impressive win since beating De La Hoya in 2000. Guerrero biggest win so far was Berto, he proved he belonged at 147. And Maidana completely dominated the guy who was being built as the next Mayweather, easily the biggest win of his life.

So Floyd being smart knows that if an opponent is coming off an impressive win, he can promote the fight easier. In Khan's last fight vs Collazo he put on a flawless performance so if it wasn't for his ****** beliefs, I think it would have been him vs Floyd on Sept. 13.

[Carpe Diem]

Man how you gonna have such a hate fueled post but have an amazing gif like that in your sig? What is this, you bipolar or something? Floyd only takes the best fights available to him.

I'm just keeping it 100. All I'm saying is, Khan needs to test himself against a B+ opponent first. My argument about Floyd have some merit to it. I'm a fan of the fighter, not the person. I know some people think it's highly impossible to admire the skill set of certain athletes and not looking up to them as role models, but it is possible. I can separate the two. It's like Michael Jordan fans or general fans who admired his skill set, competitive spirit, work ethic, etc, but off the court, they knew he was a grade-A douchebag, but they still respected his skill set on the court.

Floyd is a once-in-a-lifetime athlete. I don't view him as anything else, but that. There are a lot of athletes that I admires as athletes and people, and would one day hope to meet up and have a conversation with, but Floyd isn't one of them. Everyone is probably insecure about one or two things, but he just comes off as someone who's insecure about everything. I know we all have flaws, weaknesses, quirks, etc, and sometimes it's not easy being a fan of his as a fighter, but as i said, he just happens to be the best skilled athlete of his generation and in his respective sport, and I must give credit where credit is due especially at his age.

[sdcluser]

British star Amir Khan (29-3, 19KOs) believes WBC/WBA welterweight/junior middleweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (47-0, 26KOs) is avoiding any opponents who have speed and the ability to deliver accurate punches.

Besides himself, Khan says WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao is another fighter who possesses the right physical tools to beat Mayweather.

Khan and Pacquiao were once stablemates, when they were both being trained by Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles. Two years ago, Khan jumped over to trainer Virgil Hunter.
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When did it happen that Khan is the same stature as Manny?

[d_boy]

Khan has a good chance to win. Floyd's losing his legs. Gonna have to outbox Floyd with speed and accuracy cause Floyd's too slick. Gonna be a decision win in my opinion. If Floyd fights PAC than for sure his 0 will go.

[v.cassiusali@ya]

what makes him think he can defeat chickenfloyd...?

when he cannot even beat garcia...

[R_Walken]

Floyd has a habit of fighting guys coming off career defining victories. Canelo beating Trout was the first time people viewed him as a serious champ and not just a hype job. Ortiz win over Berto was fight of the year. Mosley came off the destruction of Margarito (the ''boogeyman at the time), his most impressive win since beating De La Hoya in 2000. Guerrero biggest win so far was Berto, he proved he belonged at 147. And Maidana completely dominated the guy who was being built as the next Mayweather, easily the biggest win of his life.

So Floyd being smart knows that if an opponent is coming off an impressive win, he can promote the fight easier. In Khan's last fight vs Collazo he put on a flawless performance so if it wasn't for his ****** beliefs, I think it would have been him vs Floyd on Sept. 13.

Props for the Big KRIT pic, haven't had a chance to listen to the new mixtape all the way through just a couple songs , but regardless Krits the truth

And I've read a couple at your posts and they seem legit too

I'm just keeping it 100. All I'm saying is, Khan needs to test himself against a B+ opponent first. My argument about Floyd have some merit to it. I'm a fan of the fighter, not the person. I know some people think it's highly impossible to admire the skill set of certain athletes and not looking up to them as role models, but it is possible. I can separate the two. It's like Michael Jordan fans or general fans who admired his skill set, competitive spirit, work ethic, etc, but off the court, they knew he was a grade-A douchebag, but they still respected his skill set on the court.

Floyd is a once-in-a-lifetime athlete. I don't view him as anything else, but that. There are a lot of athletes that I admires as athletes and people, and would one day hope to meet up and have a conversation with, but Floyd isn't one of them. Everyone is probably insecure about one or two things, but he just comes off as someone who's insecure about everything. I know we all have flaws, weaknesses, quirks, etc, and sometimes it's not easy being a fan of his as a fighter, but as i said, he just happens to be the best skilled athlete of his generation and in his respective sport, and I must give credit where credit is due especially at his age.

Good post agree with everything you wrote

[Reloaded]

Khan vs Mayweather needs to happen next year, Cinco de Mayo. This is a huge money fight. Make it happen, Floyd.

Its a sht fight , Collazo with his hands down and leading with his chin took everything like it was nothing , watch the first round closely thats the only round Collazo had a go , khan does not have the substance to beat Floyd .

Id rather Manny next , let khan earn it he has done nothing .