who has better speed: khan or alexander??

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  1. naldo marshal

    naldo marshal heavyweight champ Full Member

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    who do u think has a better speed: amir khan or devon alexander??
     
    naldo marshal, Jul 25, 2011
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  2. GlassJawAnalyst

    GlassJawAnalyst Active Member Full Member

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    Khan
     
    GlassJawAnalyst, Jul 25, 2011
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    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Khan, easily.
     
    DDDUUDDDEE, Jul 25, 2011
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    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    Toss up, Id probably lean to Alexander by a smidge but it could be argued either way, to say either "easily" is ****ing dumb, no disrespect.
     
    Reppin501, Jul 25, 2011
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    Auracle21 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    alexander has great speed. his choices for openings and his technical skills are very much lacking in comparison to khan though
     
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    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Fair enough, maybe not easily like I initially said... but definitely close but clear in my opinion.
     
    DDDUUDDDEE, Jul 25, 2011
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    bRoNeR**a**G Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Khans hands are quicker I think, but he throws more in combo so it's more prevalent.
     
    bRoNeR**a**G, Jul 25, 2011
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    lewishamboy Styles Impetuous Full Member

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    Khan, easily.
     
    lewishamboy, Jul 25, 2011
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    Khan.
     
    madkillaz692000, Jul 25, 2011
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    Reppin501 The People's Champ Full Member

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    But I agree (at least recently) Khans speed is used more effectively and isn't just for show, as Alexanders has been. Alexanders physical gifts are unreal and untapped, it's sad really. The scary part about Alexander is the light could go off at any time and whoever happens to be in with him will lose. His issues are mental at this point, combined with his shitty ass trainer. Like I said though Khans speed is more relevant, a greater asset, and is being used far better.
     
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    Lazarus Realist Full Member

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    Khan.

    Alexander is fairly fast but all his **** hardly even hits the guy and it's all pitty patter rubbish.
     
    Lazarus, Jul 25, 2011
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    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Good point actually. A lot of fighters don't really know how to use their speed to it's full advantage, but Khan's been doing just that lately.
     
    DDDUUDDDEE, Jul 25, 2011
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    Alexander's issues aren't just mental. He's mediocre technically and skill-wise. You're right about his trainer though.
     
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    Not even close. khan is by far faster. He's on PAC and Floyd's level of speed and quickness. Devon is fast as **** too but not as fast as Kahn.
     
    KnuckleUp99, Jul 25, 2011
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    rjko23 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    have you ever just thought maybe he isnt that talented? throwing point scoring punches isnt just about having fast hands and a great physique which devon has. its about judging distance, having the agility to land from distance, throwing accurate punches, being smart enough to pick the right opening.

    all of those factors khan is better than alexander. i'd give devon a slight power advantage but thats it.

    i do like his movement sometiumes and his ability to turn opponents but he struggles to land punches consistantly so i just dont see him going anywhere.
     
    rjko23, Jul 25, 2011
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