Barrera“I will beat Khan, I’m still a much better fighter than he is".

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  1. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    “The reason I took this fight is because a win here puts me in line to realize my top remaining goal to become the first Mexican-born fighter to win world championships in four separate weight divisions,” Barrera said. “I’ve been world champion in three weight divisions (122, 126 and 130) and my goal is to win a world championship in the lightweight division. I don’t want to wait. I want to get there as fast as I can. A win over Khan puts me right where I want to be. “I will beat Khan because I have more experience than him and I’m still a much better fighter than he is. Khan is tall and has a good jab and hand speed. He is a good young fighter but there’s nothing he can do between now and March 14 to surpass my skills and experience. Jose Luis Balbuena and Kennedy McKinney are two fighters I successfully defended my WBO super bantamweight titles that I can compare to Khan. They were both good fighters with good hand speed that I was able to defeat. McKinney won an Olympic gold medal. Don’t forget what I did to Prince Naseem Hamed, too, another highly-touted guy with fast hands.”
     
  2. Guy

    Guy Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Barrera looks old.....
     
  3. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    Looks fine to me. :lol:
     
  4. maka

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    quote hunter :nut
     
  5. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    khan will beat him suprisingly easily
     
  6. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    What Barrera fights have you seen?
     
  7. TFFP

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    Training can be deceiving. Roy Jones still looks a million dollars in training. These guys punch a speed ball from memory.

    I'm starting to fancy Barrera, even though I'm skeptical as to why Khan's team chose him at this point. I'll have to take a long hard look at MAB's last two fights. But overall with his type of experience, his chin, he shouldn't be blown away simply by flurries of handspeed, he should have a cool head on his shoulders that will wait for the opportunity - and when it does come along it could be good night for Khan.

    That is all it is for Barrera. Keep it tight. See off Khan while he does his best work. Wait for the opportunity to counter over the jab, and when he does there is no doubt he has the power to knock him out.
     
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  9. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

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    People were thinking MAB was out of shape, that is why that video is an important factor. Clearly Marco is in great shape, and looks very prepared for a fight that he is undoubtedly there to win. Some people think he is there for the pay day, or is going to throw the fight. The same people have no idea what kind of fighter MAB has been for two decades.

    MAB TKO5. I will be there live to see my idol.
     
  10. Claypole

    Claypole Boxing Addict banned

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    Only if Barrera is completely shot, which I don't believe he is. I admire Khan's ambition and confidence (please don't tell anyone I said that!), but even a well past his best Barrera takes Khan to school....
     
  11. GazOC

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    I think Kahn will win and it could well be a blowout.
     
  12. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    I think Khan will cause him some trouble. I expect that - he's fighting possibly the biggest and longest guy he's ever fought, combined with very good handspeed. He himself is undoubtedly a little bit slower of foot, the body does not quite respond as quickly as the brain passes the message.

    I don't expect a Prescott. Prescott was very long armed, completely unknown, and we've got to expect Khan to bring his brain with him this time.

    So overall I think we'll see some early trouble for Barrera.
     
  13. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    barrares is not in his prime years anymore physically, and hasnt had a big fight for a while now, judging someone on their chin alone is cheap, especially since khans defence is being tightened by the minute

    but hey i look at things the way they are and not through rose tinted glasses, if you want to mock me for that then go ahead

    ps i really wouldnt begrudge barrera a victory but i feel this fights came a year too late for him
     
  14. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

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    saying khan will be taken to school is a bit unkind considering hes won an olimpic silver, barrera is more skilled dont get me wrong
     
  15. GazOC

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    Thats the key to the fight, Barerra will have to weather a storm for the first 3 or 4 rounds. If he can do that he has an excellent chance when the pace slows a little....."if".