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I think Eubank Jr beats him although it will be a big step up for him im sure he can make that jump.I think he is the sort of fighter that is able to go through the gears when he wants to.The build up will be very interesting as they both genuinly dislike each other Jr out training at Mayweathers gym to get ready for the fight.
menousername said:
Exactly the problem with Khan... there is always an excuse for the more exciting, challenging fights.
Okay, let’s consider what Khan has done since getting knocked out by Breidis Prescott. First, he took a tune up fight against Oisin Fagan. Then, from 2009 to 2012 he fought; Barrera, Kotelnik (won WBA belt), Salita, Malignaggi, Maidana, McCloskey, Judah (added the IBF belt), Peterson and Garcia. Pretty much a Who’s Who of the Light Welterweight division over that period, with the exception of Tim Bradley and Devon Alexander; and the chance to fight both of them disappeared as both stepped up a weight while Khan was still world champion. To me, it doesn’t really look like the CV of someone who habitually avoids the exciting, challenging fights.
So, what’s happened since then? As you correctly point out, Khan hasn’t been particularly active, and certainly his first two opponents after being KO’d by Garcia (Molina and Diaz) were of limited threat. I’m presuming you saw those two fights…? Vulnerable, wasn’t he? If so, what do you think would have happened if Khan had instead been fighting established, credible fighters in the Welterweight division? He’d almost certainly have lost, with his career down the pan to boot in all likelihood.
So, having navigated those two fights, he then took on Collazo, someone who was an established, credible fighter in the division (although not necessarily the very top tier)…and he completely dominated him. The rehab looks like it has entered its final stages and, as I said earlier, looks to have been done judiciously.
menousername said:
He didn't see Brook having earned the right to fight him, told Brook to get through Porter... will we see Brook vs Khan? Doubt it.
Its Khan who needs to establish his relevance. He is new to WW, he needs big names to earn the right to fight Mayweather.
Qu... does anyone really think we are going to see Mayweather vs Khan? I don't see Mayweather taking it...not because he thinks its high risk... I just dont see it
With that risk why on earth is Khan not targeting the other big dogs.
You strike me as being somewhat naive when it comes to the realities of professional boxing. Whether you like it or not, the sport doesn't work on a purely meritocratic basis. A lot of the time, it's just what makes sense that prevails. So no, Khan doesn't necessarily have to 'earn' his shot at Mayweather. The fight will be made if it makes sense to both parties and, as it goes, there are plenty of reasons why it does make sense. Just in the same way that Khan-Brook is making much more sense than it did 18 months ago.Its Khan who needs to establish his relevance. He is new to WW, he needs big names to earn the right to fight Mayweather.
Qu... does anyone really think we are going to see Mayweather vs Khan? I don't see Mayweather taking it...not because he thinks its high risk... I just dont see it
With that risk why on earth is Khan not targeting the other big dogs.
That was a shut out in Groves' favour for me. Just seen the punch stats...nearly 1000 thrown by Groves...good effort!
Good to see Groves having to work for every minute of every round, including proving his stamina by going through the championship rounds. Credit to Rebrasse too for hanging in there and never looking anything but composed. If he had a dig on him, he'd be a proper handful!
Good to see Groves having to work for every minute of every round, including proving his stamina by going through the championship rounds. Credit to Rebrasse too for hanging in there and never looking anything but composed. If he had a dig on him, he'd be a proper handful!
Yiliterate said:
Kal Yafai against Paul Butler - another one I could see happening in the next 12-24 months. So many great all-UK fights potentially in the offing 
Cracking fight down the line that. I think it would be unfair at this early stage to chuck yafai in after so few fights but to be fair to him he pretty much said that himself in the interview. Groves has such a great skillset it's just a shame his whiskers betray him so often. Groves with a chin is a world beater but he's still too hittable. Worrying that there was a little wobble against a bloke with so few stoppages
Yeah, Yafai is still a novice; last night was only his 11th fight. That said, Butler has only fought 16 times himself. Amazing really when you consider he's already won and vacated a world title in that time!
Found myself in the dog-house this morning...the Mrs went to bed about 10pm last night and apparently I woke her up swearing at Jim Watt's commentary!
Found myself in the dog-house this morning...the Mrs went to bed about 10pm last night and apparently I woke her up swearing at Jim Watt's commentary!
http://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2014/09/eubank-jr-r...
Edited by Yiliterate on Friday 26th September 00:12
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