Comments Thread For: Khan's Trainer: Brook/Hearn Bank on Lucky Punch To Win

[bojangles1987]

Say what you will but Hunter is not wrong. I have a strong feeling that if/when this fight happens, Brook will get Alexander'd.

Yes, I know Brook punches harder and with better technique than Devon but what makes y'all so sure he can deal with Khan's vast speed advantage? And it's the new, more defensively responsible Khan we're talking about.

The new, defensively responsible Khan was getting timed by Devon Alexander. Alexander just can't punch.

[- Ram Raid -]

Say what you will but Hunter is not wrong. I have a strong feeling that if/when this fight happens, Brook will get Alexander'd.

Yes, I know Brook punches harder and with better technique than Devon but what makes y'all so sure he can deal with Khan's vast speed advantage? And it's the new, more defensively responsible Khan we're talking about.

Brook will go looking for the fight unlike Devon and the technical aspect of his game is impressive but with that said his work rate, pace and punch output put him at a disadvantage. There's a chance he'll get overwhelmed. For how solid he is physically I don't particular rate his punching power either, especially once he gasses.

[VG_Addict]

I don't think Hunter has much credibility as a trainer. Of his fighters, only Khan has actually improved under him. Mares and Angulo looked worse when they were trained by him. The only noteworthy fighter he's trained from the beginning is Ward, and Ward would be successful no matter who his trainer is. His success with Khan is mostly about him being a better fit than Roach, since Roach is primarily an offensive trainer, while Hunter emphasizes defense.

[FrankieBruno]

The new, defensively responsible Khan was getting timed by Devon Alexander. Alexander just can't punch.

Devon is much faster than Brook.

With Devons fast hands i expected him to land a couple of shots, however very few landed, which is a credit to Khans improvement as a fighter.

However Khan was always moving out as Devon landed, thus killing the punches momentum. Before he would make the mistake of walking into the punches, and then proceed to brawl.

[alexguiness]

Brook has better timing than Khan and more pop.

I can see him catching Khan in the last 4-5 rounds, just like Alexander did.

Only this time with bad intentions.

[Black Barty]

Brook will go looking for the fight unlike Devon and the technical aspect of his game is impressive but with that said his work rate, pace and punch output put him at a disadvantage. There's a chance he'll get overwhelmed. For how solid he is physically I don't particular rate his punching power either, especially once he gasses.

Pretty much what I'm thinking.

When two boxer types fight, the faster, more physically gifted one is always the safer bet. And the speed difference is pretty big here. Brook hasn't fought anyone remotely as fast as Khan.

Of course I'm aware that Khan has a weak chin and I can see Brook ko'ing him, I just don't think it's that likely. Khan by wide UD or mid-to-late round stoppage would be my pick.

[FrankieBruno]

Pretty much what I'm thinking.

When two boxer types fight, the faster, more physically gifted one is always the safer bet. And the speed difference is pretty big here. Brook hasn't fought anyone remotely as fast as Khan.

Of course I'm aware that Khan has a weak chin and I can see Brook ko'ing him, I just don't think it's that likely. Khan by wide UD or mid-to-late round stoppage would be my pick.

I'd like to add Khan will go in there knowing Brook has power, which will keep him on his toes and prevent him from getting careless. When Khan is 100% committed he looks his absolute best

I expect a lot of clinching from both guys

[gmc_rfc_06]

Brook will out box Khan before knocking him out.

Khan has a speed advantage while Brook has the skill, technique, size, timing, power and accuracy advantages.

[Black Barty]

Brook will out box Khan before knocking him out.

Khan has a speed advantage while Brook has the skill, technique, size, timing, power and accuracy advantages.

Size and power are debatable.

Technique I will give you but Khan is very underrated in that respect. People like to pretend he's some no skill bum with nothing but speed but you can't shut Devon out the way he did without at least some skill.

[Box-Office]

One of the reasons Khan is clowned is because he is chinny, because how dare that chinny guy call out so and so?

I do believe Brook will be looking for the left hook counter whilst ignoring everything else and lose rounds in the process. Well, then again he can't out point Khan as Amir has competed at an elite level, since Noah sailed on his ark. Win/Lose it is still experience. Khan is a strong WW unlike Porter, so he won't be out muscled. This fight is personal, so even though Khan is very composed and calm, may get drawn in a brawl and get caught.



Khan by a UD or Brook by KTFO.