Comments Thread For: Blueprint or Not, Khan is The One To Beat Mayweather

[truefan]

Floyd fought a tought fight the first match with Maidana but won handily fighting his opponent's fight. They say he lost??? Why because he lost 4 rounds? He told everyone he would make it easy and he boxes and won 10 to 11 round shutout. Now they complain that the fight was boring so the guy can't win. So I say just box and win because either way the critics will give him no slack.

By Lyle Fitzsimmons - It was the most symbolic moment of Saturday night/Sunday morning.

When a beefy, scruffy Oscar De La Hoya entered the ring at the MGM Grand, walked over to Amir Khan after his decisive clinic against a former two-division world champion and whispered his congratulations to the happy Englishman with Pakistani roots, the baton was officially passed.

Whether he liked it or not, the amiable “King” became the latest possessor of what De La Hoya and Co. have long leaned on as Talking Point No. 1 when it comes to promoting big pay-per-view fights.

“The blueprint to beat Floyd Mayweather Jr.”

Oh, you remember “the blueprint,” right?

It’s the conveniently imprecise document Oscar claimed he authored over the course of 12 rounds with Floyd back in 2007 – in a mega-event billed as the one that would “save” a then-flagging sport.

The “Golden Boy” was indeed competitive with Mayweather, especially early on, before fading his usual fade and losing a decision that ended a brief, inglorious reign as WBC super welterweight champion.

From a fan’s perspective, it was a lousy fight.

But it generated a ton of mainstream interest on the way to setting a record for PPV buys that still exists today, which, in corporate terms, probably does qualify it for “savior” status.

And though precious few observers confess to thinking De La Hoya actually won, he did go down in history – and remains there seven years later – as the only opponent to reach the scheduled end of a match with Mayweather and have an official scorecard read in his favor.

Indeed, Saul Alvarez and Marcos Maidana each heard Jimmy Lennon Jr. say “114-114” one time after their meetings with Mayweather in 2013 and 2014, but only Oscar, thanks to the 115-113 tally of Tommy Kaczmarek back then – has had a judge go public afterward saying he was the better man. [Click Here To Read More]

[truefan]

But one judge even scored the fight for Canelo hen he fought Floyd. So the official scorecards aren't true these days. The whole world knows the Canelo was shutout.

[Zen_Fighter]

I know it may sound foolish to a great many, but I do believe Khan has a better than average chance to beat Floyd. I do think there is a blueprint to beat Floyd. Oscar had it. He was on his way to beating Floyd with a consistent jab. He just stopped doing it. Belittle me if you like. Khan has the tools to make it a long night for Floyd. I am not a Khan fan per se, but he did make EASY work of Alexander.

[project xxx1]

Khan beats Floyd easily to a wide UD or maybe even a late stoppage.easy nights work,Floyd will duck him and Pac for as long as he boxes for

[BoxRep]

I believe Khan would test Mayweather with his hand speed and more disciplined approach to throwing combinations now. Virgil Hunter has drilled it into Khans make up that once hes thrown 2 maybe 3 punches, he must move out of range, reset and work from a new angle. Mayweather's legs look like they have been fading and possibly that first Maidana fight took quite a bit out of him. The upshot is ..... Its a fight Khan can win!!

[SugarAnt05]

I love when people say "Oscar stopped using his jab". Makes me think they never saw the fight just echo what other people say. Oscar stopped using the jab because floyd started timing and countering it. With that being said, Khan does have the best chance to beat Floyd. He is young, tall with good reach, and will use a lot of speed and movement. Floyd will really have to go after him to initiate his offense and make khan fight going backwards.

[Dr Rumack]

People getting a bit carried away now. It's an interesting match-up that's worth seeing, but saying that 'He beats Mayweather' is a bit much.

[HanzGruber]

Gbp was scared to put khan in with a righty after he almost lost to Diaz lol. How does fighting Devon hell him for Floyd? He gets schooled then makes excuses marquez style

[SplitSecond]

khan stands a good chance against floyd, but i wish he'd beat some worthy contenders first

[Mzembe]

Khan does have the ability and style to give floyd real problems. First off, Floyd aint knocking Khan down....who has Floyd done that to recently? Second of all when Floyd uses his shoulder if Khan pumps that jab....

Finlly kahn has the speed and the footwork to make it difficult for Floyd to adjust

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First things first, ONLY Pakistanis and Brits are the only one who believe blindly in their idol, Khan.
Now, there is no need to cover the intangibles of both Floyd and Amir since it is pointless especially to people who are so blinded by their devotion to their flawed boxer that they'd never even take a minute to actually re-think their position.
So there is only one question to ask them: Can Khan beat Canelo or Cotto?
Before you do the usual quick response before thinking, you guys keep saying Khan is big or tall or whatever so size should NOT be an issue.
Khan should have no problem dispatching Canelo or Cotto, right?

Before you spew the usual crap about weight BS, Khan started his career at 140 that is 2 weight classes more than where Floyd started. He clearly was struggling to make that weight hence the move to 147 so technically Khan can even go to 160 because he is NATURALLY bigger than Floyd. And don't give us the BS about age/maturity. Floyd moved to 140 in 2005 at almost the same age Khan is now.

Khan gets pulverized by Cotto and Canelo in 4 rounds or less. And yes, he has no business being in the ring with Floyd.