Khan senchenko being negotiated for april 20 at 147

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  1. Broony

    Broony Active Member Full Member

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    Not a great opponent but makes sense coming off him retiring Hatton, could sell well to the casual fan playing off that angle and maybe buy Khan some support.
     
  2. critix

    critix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree.....however, I think if this fight is at 147 then it's a good fight for Khan. First off it will allow him to test the waters at 147, potentially lines up a showdown with Kell Brook for a world title, and then the bigger fights after that if he gets through...i think it depends on what Khan's plans are....he can even wait for Danny to come to 147 to be honest...
     
  3. JonnyBGoode

    JonnyBGoode Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This fight doesn't happen at 147, Khan has no intention of moving up in weight and Hunter has said over and over that if he can make 140 comfortably then that is where he will be fighting. Perhaps it might happen at 140 but I don't think Senchenko can make that and even if he could it would be an even more pointless victory if he has to boil down.

    There was a suggestion of a Maidana rematch a few days back but that makes even less sense, the last thing Khan needs is to face a puncher, anyone with any type of power and a reasonable chin will simply try and walk him down and land a big hook. He should be fighting Malinaggi type opponents with plenty of guile and skill but not much power, then he can learn to box and not have to worry too much about walking on to a big shot.
     
  4. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    this is a wank fight

    i dont know whats worse, the fight or having to listen to khan for 3 months calling senchenko shevchenko
     
  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Bingo.
     
  6. LeadLeftHook

    LeadLeftHook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't know why Khan is keen on moving to 147, the guys are bigger and hit much harder. Khan seems to have no problem making weight. Peterson and Garcia weighed much more than him on fight night and they have no issues with weight.

    Besides, Khan is not tall as some think, only 5′ 8½″ and probably walks not too far from his fighting weight.
     
  7. Marlow

    Marlow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    **** fight is ****.
     
  8. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lets see what happens..

    Problem is if he really wants to rematch Garcia in Dec at 140 then going up to 147 and liking that weight then going back to 140 to face a fighter like Garcia could make things a bit harder.

    The only plus from this fight for Khan is home fight and decent pay, and another camp for Hunter to improve him.
     
  9. critix

    critix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think his long reach gives that illusion
     
  10. |A|C|S|

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    after the fight the amount of **** Khan's gonna be talkin about he beat a legit welterweight that beat Hatton and that
    its gonna be painful to listen to until he fights someone good again
     
  11. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    :-(


    I will LMAO if Senchenko chins him.
     
  12. glue glove

    glue glove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm aware of his CV. But he is a big welter with a decent dig. Khan is possibly moving up and we're not sure about how his speed/resistance/IQ will be.
     
  13. boxzone

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    Lets be honest its a good fight for his debut at welterweight. I think he was talking about Ortiz or Lopez which was risky bigger hitters to be honest and Senchenko is a smart move especially with a bloated reputation after the Hatton Fight.
     
  14. shaunster101

    shaunster101 Yido Full Member

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    I thought they'd lined up Senchenko as a Pacquiao comeback fight?
     
  15. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Negative.

    Malignaggi would've stopped Hatton with a body shot on that night.

    Hell, Dmitry Salita would've.