Khan needs to only throw the jab, and occasional 1-2

[BigAlexSand]

I agree somewhat to what your saying, in the aspect Khan must move in and out successfully, score points by the one-two but also with quick combinations and stay away from danger at all times. The problem is, Lara did so but payed a lot while moving... Can Khan stand up to those punchs? I doubt it.

[HanzGruber]

i guess canelo sparring all those lightweights will finally pay off

[alexguiness]

You're missing the point. He handled an evasive guy who is bigger, more rugged, and more skilled than Kahn. Whether he did it perfectly is beyond the point. No one has ever looked good against him. But, Canelo did manage cut the ring off and catch him while he was moving and that's quite a progression for him. If he did that to Lara, you can be damn sure he'll do it to Kahn.

And, unrelated, this goofy notion that people have about Khan being too fast for Canelo to time. Quit thinking of Kahn as Mayweather. Khan has been timed by plenty of guys. His ring IQ isn't high enough to avoid it. He's a wiry little guy and his nerves often get to him. When He feels Canelo's concussive power, watch him get nervous as start making horrible decisions.

Exactly, Khan is just a smaller, less skilled version of Lara, without the south paw advantage.

[-PBP-]

The problem with Khan is his exit strategy. He can get off but getting out is the problem. Lara attacks in spots and his exit is planned after every attack. He knows his distance and circles away at an angle to avoid return fire. He can cover a lot of ground with a few steps.

Khan either stays in the pocket too long or exits while still in the line of fire for counter shots. In his defense I saw him try to change angles more against Algeiri but he's still reverts the same habits under Virgil.

[dan_cov]

Khans problem is he attacks in straight lines, bolt upright - there is no head movement. I think that is my main concern here. I don't think he 'holds his feet' too long as many claim its more he is easy too time as he comes in straight on and often exits with his guard down.

I think he has to come in at an angle, I think he is better off throwing combinations then swiftly exiting.
I think he has to use combinations too keep Canelo in his shell maybe not due to his power but his blazing handspeed which possibly won't be all that at the weight. Canelo does give ground.

Canelo is more a defensive counterpuncher he utilises a lot of head movement making you miss then he returns fire when you're done throwing. He isn't a Danny Garcia type counterpuncher who throws with you and often very wide he likes to throw after you are done and that is when Khan needs to be gone.
He has to get that guard up the split second he is done throwing and take an angle otherwise he will get clipped on the way out.

[SweetPbfAli]

See i don't think people get this. Saying this simplistically, but Danny Garcia is a smaller Canelo....and he was able to land his punch around Khan's guard. Its ridiculous. I don't like to count boxers out but he does nothing to challenge Saul.

What i don't get is why anybody would think its more so punch output than everything else? His defense sucks. His chin, never mind having a weak one, but he doesn't have any kind of legit defense where he can protect it. He leaves it in the air too long to get hit, and on top of that why does a so called elite boxer such as himself square up every chance he gets? He can't adapt, can't fight inside, can't really **** with people....and his speed.......whats the point of being fast if your punch out put every time you throw is fast? He has no change up to his punches. Its why for what its worth, people time him in his fights because once he slows down a little bit in the ring due to fatigue, he gets figured out and caught. Its a wash.

Bingo! Hence why it's so easy to time him.

[soul_survivor]

Even if Khan boxes beautifully, he can't beat Canelo with a decision, especially in Vegas and especially following that Cotto result.

However, you are right in the sense that the blueprint is in place, hit and move and don't let Canelo wear you down. Khan is going to be outweighed and outmuscled, he will have to be the most mobile and heaviest of his entire career. I don't see that happening.

[RetroSpeed05]

Watch the Lara fight and then stick that analysis up yer arse. Canelo certainly knows how to not only cut off a ring now but he's throwing hooks while the opponent changes angles, which is HUGE. I'm not a Nelo fanboy but there is no simple plan for Khan. None of his strengths play to Canelo's weaknesses.

He was ripping Lara when he cornered him in the ropes to the body because Lara goes into his shell, Khan will too. Only Floyd avoided it because the shoulder roll worked so effectively in that fight. Every time Floyd was trapped he rolled and countered Canelo beautifully.

[IronDanHamza]

Khan doesn't have the skills, defense or IQ to outbox Canelo for 12 rounds. He's not Mayweather.

Whilst I agree Khan does have some tools that could trouble Canelo, what's stopping Canelo from timing Khan coming in? He's not difficult to time especially with a left hook, I see Canelo landing it easily.

Then there's pressure, if Canelo walks down Khan and puts the pressure on him he can break him down, Canelo will do serious damage when Khan shells up.

Then there's the obvious, Khan's chin. He doesn't have one and when Canelo lands he's in big trouble.

[Larry the boss]

LOL, man ya'll are insane.. Khan has no defense and no good movement at all, he is going to get hurt