Comments Thread For: SHO's Bernstein: Khan is Legit Threat in Mayweather Bout

[VG_Addict]

Still don't know how people think Khan can outbox Floyd.

All of the arguments for Khan narrow down to "He fast doe!".

[radioraheem]

Still don't know how people think Khan can outbox Floyd.

All of the arguments for Khan narrow down to "He fast doe!".

That is the basis of their entire argument -- Khan's speed.

[VG_Addict]

That is the basis of their entire argument -- Khan's speed.

They also think Khan can match Floyd in skills. What a joke.

[wlliam]

Id hate to see Khan get the fight based on the level of opposition hes been facing. However, i wouldnt mind it all if he was fighting and beating better comp. But if the khantrrds want it, i say give it too em! I think itll be the same old story from Floyd..Khan'll get ****** in and eat counters. Floyds just too smart, he always draws em in. He sits right at the edge, makes em think hes in range. Khan will be no diffrrent, check his highlights, he comes in with a flurry once his opponent backsteps, even with Hunter.. NSB butt hurt all over again.

[joseph5620]

People can laugh at this all they want but at 38 this is not an easy fight for Mayweather stylistically. Not just the speed but the length, jab, and movement will be difficult for an old fighter. Yes, 38 is old in boxing.

[PAC-BOY]

I agree with Al. Khan has two arms!

[joseph5620]

I agree with Al. Khan has two arms!

Stop crying. Your boy lost, your trolling is pointless now, and you look like a fool after all of the sh it you talked before the fight.

[PunchyPotorff]

I always cringe when guys like AL compares fighters of another era to Floyd. Tommy Hearns is much much bigger than Mayweather a fight between them really was never realistic. Hearns prime was like age 22-30 Mayweather didn't even become a full welterweight until he was 29 years old, and again I stress 29! By age 30 Hearns was fighting regularly at middleweight to even as high as light heavyweight.

So In fantasy land lets say same era. Both are 30 years old(when they were closest in weight still in prime.) Hearns no doubt would of had to meet Mayweather at a weight he would have been drained at. Much like Corrales did. Likely 150-151 and from watching Hearns old fights he probably would have been gassed after a few rds and Mayweather wins a decision or KO's him Corrales style.

I believe Al was referring to an imaginary matchup. And I also believe it isn't much of a stretch to ASSUME in said imaginary matchup, that both fighters would be roughly the same size. Hint: It's IMAGINARY.

[aAgger]

It's not just Bernstein. Ricky Hatton also said it. Paulie Malignaggi said it. Oscar De La Hoya said it. And even Mayweather Sr said it. That's what boxing experts have been saying for quite a while, but it's not easy to convince "triangle theory" casual fans who just don't understand that "styles make fights".

For example, Paulie Malignaggi, who accurately predicted the outcome of the Mayweather vs Pacquiao fight, had this to say about Khan vs Mayweather:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwVXCWecKXQ

[Chuckguy]

Al's been hitting the bottle again - and hard. Danny Garcia can knock Khan into next year, but Floyd faces a legit threat in Amir? Who are you kidding Al? Fighting Khan will be so easy, it will make the Pacquiao bout look like a war.

Styles make fights bro. Khan and Danny will exchange and Danny can catch him with a wild hook. Floyd is a defensive fighter with less punching power. Khan has the speed and jab to cause Floyd problems. Khan has the speed to try and box with a past prime Floyd. Prime Floyd plays with khan but Floyd is a step slower than before just enough to make it interesting wih khan