Khan claims Thaxton ducked him

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  1. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    AMIR Khan says victory over Marco Antonio Barrera can fast-track him to a world title.

    The Bolton boxer has a dream chance of putting himself right back in the frame as a leading contender in the lightweight division if he can overcome the Mexican legend at the MEN Arena next Saturday.

    The 22-year-old is still smarting from his embarrassing first round defeat to Colombian Breidis Prescott last September and, although he bounced back with a second round stoppage of Irishman Oisin ***an in December, the Commonwealth champion still has to reassert himself on the world stage.

    That is the main reason why he jumped at the chance to take on a former six-time world champion, who has such an impressive pedigree that he is destined for boxing’s Hall of Fame.

    “It is going to be a great fight as he is a massive name. He has been there and done it, “ said Khan.

    “This fight has put me right back up there.

    “I can answer all the critics, change everyone’s view and put myself in line for a mandatory shot at the world title.

    “It will also help my confidence even more. If I can beat a legend then there will be more legends to come.”

    Khan has been quick to turn his defeat to Prescott into a positive, adding: “If I had won the fight against Prescott this fight might not have taken place.

    “But now I need it more than Barrera.

    “I have a lot to prove and instead of proving it in three or four fights I can prove it in just one fight.

    “If I win, there are a lot of options – including the European title now that Jon Thaxton has lost it, as he wouldn’t fight me.

    “If I could win that, it would prove to people that is what I would have done to Thaxton, but first I have this fight to get over with.”

    Khan is back in Bolton after a six-week training camp in Los Angeles at his coach Freddie Roach’s Wildcard Gym in Hollywood, but says that time has flown.

    “Fighting Barrera has made me work harder and the six weeks have gone so quick.

    “That was half the battle, getting the training out of the way.
    “It has been hard coming back here and ad******g. I am still in training camp so I have had to switch my phone off and live with my coaches.
    “I have learned a lot from previous fights when I was getting distracted and not resting at the right time.

    “The defeat was a wake-up call and has changed so much of my life.”

    http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/4182472.Amir_sees_short_cut_to_world_title/
     
    ishy, Mar 7, 2009
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  2. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't see what the Rush is, Amir Khan should face people like Thaxton, because when he does become world champion. He will be better prepared, because he would of faced experienced hard knock fighters, like Thaxton.

    But then again, Time is Money, and Money is Time...
     
    Primadonna Kool, Mar 7, 2009
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  3. jonnytightlips

    jonnytightlips Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Khan would absolutely destroy thaxton in my opinion. I have a feeling he will he will finish barrera next week. people only diss khan because of his chin
     
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  4. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Khan would have beaten Saturdays Jono inside four rounds... I like Thaxton but surely he's reached the end now.
     
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  5. TheDon

    TheDon KO Artist Full Member

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    Not just his chin mate. Hype, ego and ethnicity all play a major part in the Khan hating.
     
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  6. Akxtinguish

    Akxtinguish Belt holder Full Member

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    The prospect of a Thaxton fight has expired now. It's a pity it wasn't made about a year ago when the people wanted to see the fight and it would have made a good domestic bill.

    Now it would be better for the fight NOT to be made. It would be unfair to put a shot Thaxton in the ring and then make it out to be a huge domestic victory.
     
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  7. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Surely he doesn't believe this **** that he is spouting?

    Hennessy (on behalf of Thaxton) offered a £400k purse for a British & Commonwealth title fight between the pair.

    There was even purse bids when they were mandatory for each other's titles and Warren pulled Khan out.
     
    Beeston Brawler, Mar 8, 2009
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  8. mike464

    mike464 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "If I can beat a legend then there will be more legends to come."

    Well if he beats Barrera (which he should do easily) he'll be mandatory challenger for Marquez. I can guarantee they will stop talking about world titles if for some reason Marquez decides to keep the WBO title.
     
    mike464, Mar 8, 2009
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  9. dwilson

    dwilson Guest

    Amir Khan will prove himself to be the greatest lightweight in boxing history.
     
    dwilson, Mar 8, 2009
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  10. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Its a shame Jono lost his belt as it wouldve been a good fight, its a bit redundant without jon being a champion. I dont beleive for a scond thaxton ducked him though.
     
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  11. faisal

    faisal Hoolios daddy Full Member

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    if hes got a pair of balls he'll even allow murray to fight mezach and fight the finner or fight murray for an eliminator
     
    faisal, Mar 8, 2009
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  12. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    One of maybe.
     
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  13. BremnerBomber

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    Even though I would love to see a Khan V Murray fight.... I don't Think Murray has anything to trouble Khan at the moment, I think this fight in a couple of years when both boxers have had tme to improve would be better.
     
    BremnerBomber, Mar 8, 2009
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  14. faisal

    faisal Hoolios daddy Full Member

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    murray has plenty to offer khan hes a throwback with decent infighting ability, hes also got nice pop if khan got carless with murray he'd get KO'd khan needs to be a man and fight murray if he wants the european belt fighting the french kid is the cowards way out
     
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  15. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

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    You actually believe that? :admin
     
    ishy, Mar 8, 2009
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