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This next fight will be a real test for Amir. When any sports man has to relearn technique and how they go about applying their craft it can take time for that the bed in. At this stage in his career there really is only so much Hunter can do, so I'd agree that tying opponents up is probably the best course of action.
Unfortunately (and I don't think Hunter would have been the man to rectify this had he been involved earlier), Amir has no inside game, which controversy aside, was painfully evident in the Peterson bout. He gives the impression that he's been allowed to train to his strengths, rather than fighting to his strengths and training his weaknesses.
Stewart wouldn't have had him as an inside fighter because that clearly isn't what he's about but I dare say he would have given him the tools to nullify pressure fighters by punishing them as they try to come in. Many of his charges utilised the uppercut very well.
With Roach Amir either brawled or held ineffectively when his opponent closed the distance to a point where he wasn't comfortable. To give Freddie a fair shout he clearly didn't want Khan stood in front of his opponents any way, he wanted him throw brief combos then switch the angle, for whatever reason Amir wouldn't always follow his instructions. Under Hunter he's learned how to effectively hold on the the inside.
The reason he's done and does that though is because he hasn't been taught how to fight on the inside. In that manner his style is amateurish. Sadly I think it's indicative of modern boxing that fighters can get to world class level without grasping the basics.
Unfortunately (and I don't think Hunter would have been the man to rectify this had he been involved earlier), Amir has no inside game, which controversy aside, was painfully evident in the Peterson bout. He gives the impression that he's been allowed to train to his strengths, rather than fighting to his strengths and training his weaknesses.
Stewart wouldn't have had him as an inside fighter because that clearly isn't what he's about but I dare say he would have given him the tools to nullify pressure fighters by punishing them as they try to come in. Many of his charges utilised the uppercut very well.
With Roach Amir either brawled or held ineffectively when his opponent closed the distance to a point where he wasn't comfortable. To give Freddie a fair shout he clearly didn't want Khan stood in front of his opponents any way, he wanted him throw brief combos then switch the angle, for whatever reason Amir wouldn't always follow his instructions. Under Hunter he's learned how to effectively hold on the the inside.
The reason he's done and does that though is because he hasn't been taught how to fight on the inside. In that manner his style is amateurish. Sadly I think it's indicative of modern boxing that fighters can get to world class level without grasping the basics.
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