Crawford V Khan - is this the biggest FU in sky boxing history?

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  1. Dragon Punch

    Dragon Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It seems from reports that this is likely to be announced shortly.

    Hopefully, not and it ends up being the Brook fight, so both Khan and Kell can get out of the game with whatever braincells they have left and with a massive payday afterwards.

    But, it’s looking likely that Amir is preparing to sell his chin to Terrance instead..fair enough it’s his health.

    My question is, after signing him to a 3 fight deal which unbelievably didn’t tie him to a Brook fight for the last one, if Khan does take Crawford is this the biggest slap in the face for Sky Boxing ever?

    They and Eddie are obviously desperate to ring out one more PPV for Brook against him, but instead Amir would be running off to a non PPV fight to get smashed in the middle of the night in the US against an opponent nobody outside of boxing fans have heard of and won’t even be aware that the fight is happening..

    Khan would have been literally trolling sky/Hearn/Brook- unbelievable stuff.
     
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  2. Puroresu_Fan

    Puroresu_Fan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm confused as whether Khan vs Crawford is included in the deal. WBN says it isnt.

    https://www.*****.net/2018/12/29/amir-khan-terence-crawford-close/

    Khan would likely appear on the ESPN+ format for Crawford before then returning to DAZN for one last contracted bout with Matchroom.
     
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  3. dellboi94

    dellboi94 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I would rather Crawford vs Khan tbh. Crawford deserves a big fight and a big name.
     
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  4. Ian_k

    Ian_k Active Member Full Member

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    The 3 fight deal was 2 fights and a ppv fight
    No opponents specified

    Hearn has said this in an ifl vid
     
  5. Momus

    Momus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At this point, I don't understand what is so compelling about Khan-Brook that it simply has to be made ahead of any other potential match-ups.

    Crawford-Khan is a mutt of a fight, no argument there. At least it serves some kind of bigger purpose though, as it would help give Crawford more exposure with a win over a high-profile opponent.
     
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  6. T_S_A_R

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    It's two fighters with a high UK profile who genuinely don't like each other. The loser will be absolutely gutted. That is what fans want.
     
  7. critix

    critix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    khan brook fight is past its sell by date

    0 interest here
     
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  8. TBC-ASAP

    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It is not in anyway compelling. We just want the pair of them to **** off, once they fight they will.
     
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  9. Momus

    Momus Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Can't they just **** off by themselves and cut out the middleman? Why get us involved?
     
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  10. TBC-ASAP

    TBC-ASAP Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed
     
  11. ryanm8655

    ryanm8655 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Better fight...if Khan loses the Brook fight will still be there.
     
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  12. Smudge_

    Smudge_ Teak tough Full Member

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    I could be accused of being a casual for saying so, but I'd rather see Khan v Brook than Khan v Crawford. It's a more competitive fight for a start. I'd rather see Crawford face one of the top welterweights, which doesn't include Khan.
     
  13. Ian_k

    Ian_k Active Member Full Member

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    Theres no doubt khan brook is a big fight but if your a fighter why would you not want to fight 1)_ the pound for pound best fighters in the devision
    If you can't get Pacquiao.
     
  14. Bridie mcmahon

    Bridie mcmahon Active Member banned Full Member

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    Yeah me too db,the other champs with pbc have already openly ducked bud.
     
  15. MeatFeastMan

    MeatFeastMan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I really don't understand why Khan is taking this. It's the 2nd worst matchup for him. He needs to be fighting Thurman, Garcia or Spence (Not Porter cause that fight is suicide for Khan cause of Porter's aggression)

    He's just going to be outboxed to a decision. And I think it'll be a close fight, I do. But Crawford is a slightly better boxer. People forget Khan's boxing ability. Problem is Crawford has more intent in his punches and that'll affect Khan in the late rounds.

    He can outbox Thurman, Garcia and Spence. Neither of those 3 are anything special. Crawford and Porter he shouldn't be going anywhere near. Porter is dangerous for Khan and Crawford is risky although I can see a possibility that he pulls it off.