Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? - Page 2

Claypole · 02-02-2008, 10:18 AM

The best result for Khan would, in my opinion would be a tough points win. Looking ok, but fading badly at the end, eating a few decent shots, and not being able to hurt St. Clare.
This would make for a decent spectacle and may even teach Khan a bit of respect. If he easily stops St Clare, the hype will be cranked up another notch or two. ESB will attract a whole load of new members before Sunday morning, all spouting the usual shite that we have had to suffer recently.

Decebal · 02-02-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Claypole

The best result for Khan would, in my opinion would be a tough points win. Looking ok, but fading badly at the end, eating a few decent shots, and not being able to hurt St. Clare.

Yeah...I agree...Khan needs some rounds under his belt with an experienced guy; don't think he'll fade down the stretch, though...

puremental2 · 02-02-2008, 10:21 AM

st claire ko puff chin in 9

02-02-2008, 10:27 AM

Khan UD

rooq · 02-02-2008, 10:51 AM

khan to win by Sports Network style stoppage (i.e. premature) by round 8.

i think after ignoring the hype (hard i know) this is clearly a good bit of matchmaking for a prospect at this stage in his career.

although i dislike elements of khans personality, i imagine lots of kids would act like that given the money and media hype. i just want him to ignore all this and get on with boxing. at the moment its like he wants to be a famous first and a top boxer second.

FRKO · 02-02-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by puremental2

st claire ko puff chin in 9

I don't see this happening. I would welcome it, though!

Like TFFP, I see a Khan UD or possibly a stoppage in the later rounds.

Makaaveli · 02-02-2008, 11:04 AM

KO within 6 rounds.

Depends, if st clair is really upto shape like he says he is, then it might go through to points.

Claypole · 02-02-2008, 11:08 AM

If this St Clare guy is such a great match up for Khan why wasn't he brought in instead of the Danish fighter originally? St Clare was obviously available and presumably in shape, so what's the catch?
I have this feeling that what we see in the ring will bear little resemblance to what he might have once been, or what his record tells us. Perhaps I'm being too cynical, but I reckon FW doesn't want to risk another "testing" like the Limond fight.

Decebal · 02-02-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Claypole

If this St Clare guy is such a great match up for Khan why wasn't he brought in instead of the Danish fighter originally? St Clare was obviously available and presumably in shape, so what's the catch?
I have this feeling that what we see in the ring will bear little resemblance to what he might have once been, or what his record tells us. Perhaps I'm being too cynical, but I reckon FW doesn't want to risk another "testing" like the Limond fight.

True...with Khan's opponents, you rarely know whether they're all there, or whether they're faded/shot BEFORE the fight...we'll be able to say after the fight whether ******'s the best in the business or not...

jc · 02-02-2008, 11:50 AM

I think this fight is just here to make Amir look good. I think he'll stop him to the mid to late rounds.

stevebhoy87 · 02-02-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jc

I think this fight is just here to make Amir look good. I think he'll stop him to the mid to late rounds.

Couldn't agree more, i have this as a tko around about 7 for khan, ****** found an opponent with a good looking record but in reality khan is just too big for him, will tell us nothing about him really, if he gets in with katsidis that will show how how far khan can go

02-02-2008, 12:21 PM

Khan will dish out a serious beating. He is better in every department (except chin) and Clair is ready to be stopped in the 8th round. Gairy may catch Khan a couple of times and will make a good fight of it but he looks too plodding and open.

rooq · 02-02-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hardhands

can khan even take a punch?willie limmond nearly had him away and he,s no big puncher

thats just crazy talk

Decebal · 02-02-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rooq

thats just crazy talk

sean · 02-02-2008, 04:00 PM

khan points.
anything better than that would be impressive.

st clair is not a bad fighter , the height difference and khans speed will be a problem to khan and st clairs experience and know how should mean he gives khan a decent test and teaches him a few old pro tricks.

khan camp should have a gameplan against the st clair style and should box conservativley dont throw wastefull shots which have no chance of landing and be patient and use leg speed to close down.

if khan just walks after st clair and flais away i will be dissapointed , i want to see if he is learning in the gym and becoming less hyper in fights.

having the whole of his family IMO at ringside is making him fight to the crowd instead of fighting and boxing what is in front of him.

hopefully we will see a calmer /mature khan in the ring tonight.

02-02-2008, 10:18 AM	#16
Claypole Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Harlow, UK Posts: 6,032 vCash: 922	Re: Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? The best result for Khan would, in my opinion would be a tough points win. Looking ok, but fading badly at the end, eating a few decent shots, and not being able to hurt St. Clare. This would make for a decent spectacle and may even teach Khan a bit of respect. If he easily stops St Clare, the hype will be cranked up another notch or two. ESB will attract a whole load of new members before Sunday morning, all spouting the usual shite that we have had to suffer recently.
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02-02-2008, 10:21 AM	#18
puremental2 Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 250 vCash: 1000	Re: Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? st claire ko puff chin in 9
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02-02-2008, 10:27 AM	#19
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02-02-2008, 10:51 AM	#20
rooq ... East Side Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 6,329 vCash: 1000	Re: Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? khan to win by Sports Network style stoppage (i.e. premature) by round 8. i think after ignoring the hype (hard i know) this is clearly a good bit of matchmaking for a prospect at this stage in his career. although i dislike elements of khans personality, i imagine lots of kids would act like that given the money and media hype. i just want him to ignore all this and get on with boxing. at the moment its like he wants to be a famous first and a top boxer second.
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02-02-2008, 11:04 AM	#22
Makaaveli newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13 vCash: 1000	Re: Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? KO within 6 rounds. Depends, if st clair is really upto shape like he says he is, then it might go through to points.
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02-02-2008, 11:08 AM	#23
Claypole Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Harlow, UK Posts: 6,032 vCash: 922	Re: Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? If this St Clare guy is such a great match up for Khan why wasn't he brought in instead of the Danish fighter originally? St Clare was obviously available and presumably in shape, so what's the catch? I have this feeling that what we see in the ring will bear little resemblance to what he might have once been, or what his record tells us. Perhaps I'm being too cynical, but I reckon FW doesn't want to risk another "testing" like the Limond fight.
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02-02-2008, 11:50 AM	#25
jc Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,571 vCash: 419	Re: Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? I think this fight is just here to make Amir look good. I think he'll stop him to the mid to late rounds.
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02-02-2008, 12:21 PM	#27
dwilson Guest Posts: n/a vCash:	Re: Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? Khan will dish out a serious beating. He is better in every department (except chin) and Clair is ready to be stopped in the 8th round. Gairy may catch Khan a couple of times and will make a good fight of it but he looks too plodding and open.
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02-02-2008, 04:00 PM	#30
sean pale peice of pig`s ear East Side Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,702 vCash: 1000	Re: Last minute predictions for Khan v. St Clair? khan points. anything better than that would be impressive. st clair is not a bad fighter , the height difference and khans speed will be a problem to khan and st clairs experience and know how should mean he gives khan a decent test and teaches him a few old pro tricks. khan camp should have a gameplan against the st clair style and should box conservativley dont throw wastefull shots which have no chance of landing and be patient and use leg speed to close down. if khan just walks after st clair and flais away i will be dissapointed , i want to see if he is learning in the gym and becoming less hyper in fights. having the whole of his family IMO at ringside is making him fight to the crowd instead of fighting and boxing what is in front of him. hopefully we will see a calmer /mature khan in the ring tonight.
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