Warren wants Khan-Barrera to be an eliminator

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ishy, Mar 12, 2009.


Page 1 of 2
  1. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

    44,755
    7
    Mar 9, 2008
    Amir Khan could be set for a WBO world lightweight title shot if he beats Mexican legend Marco Antonio Barrera on Saturday at the MEN Arena, Manchester.

    With Barrera ranked number one by the WBO and Khan also rated inside the top 10, promoter Frank Warren is lobbying to make the fight a final eliminator.

    The title is held by Juan Manuel Marquez who beat Juan Diaz in March.
    "Barrera is number one with them and Amir is the next available contender, so it should be," said Warren.

    "I hope they will recognise it as that because it deserves to be, we'll keep our fingers crossed," he added.

    "We'll see what happens and how Amir looks in the fight.

    "If he does what I hope he can do and what I believe he can do, then this is going to be a big, big occasion and put him in a position which hopefully opens a lot of doors for us to decide what the next move is."



    Rest of article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7940138.stm


    :lol::lol::lol: Imagine Khan v Marquez, they'd have to charge JMM with manslaughter afterwards.

    Maybe fisheyes hopes Marquez will vacate.
     
    ishy, Mar 12, 2009
    ishy, Mar 12, 2009
    #1
  2. 9Ball

    9Ball Smeghead Full Member

    2,897
    0
    Jan 13, 2008
    Marquez ain't no shot old man.
    This fight should not happen and if Warren gets this fight (if Khan beats Barrera) he would be mad.
    For Khan to gain some credability he should be fighting Prescott again to show that his defeat inside a minute was a flash in the pan.
    Somehow I dont think that is going to happen.
     
    9Ball, Mar 12, 2009
    9Ball, Mar 12, 2009
    #2
  3. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

    23,826
    3
    Oct 27, 2008
    There was a thing on Fight news saying JMM was made super champ by the WBO i was just waiting for this to be made for the WBO title
     
    LHL, Mar 12, 2009
    LHL, Mar 12, 2009
    #3
  4. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

    44,755
    7
    Mar 9, 2008
    Is that the same as been WBA superchamp where you have a 'regular' champ as well?
     
    ishy, Mar 12, 2009
    ishy, Mar 12, 2009
    #4
  5. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

    44,755
    7
    Mar 9, 2008
    From WBO site:

    PRIVILEGES AFFORDED SUPER CHAMPIONS

    Those fighters recommended by the Championship Committee and approved by the Executive Committee qualify for the following rights and privileges:

    A. EXTENSION OF MANDATORY TITLE DEFENSE

    The Championship Committee may extend a Super Champion’s mandatory title defense for good cause shown one or more times beyond the time provided for in the WBO Regulations for World Championship Contests for the purpose of giving a Super Champion opportunity or opportunities to unify the titles of more than one major sanctioning body either in a unification bout or a unification tournament, or any other important match or matches that the Committee determines would contribute to the Super Champion’s legacy or would be of great interest to boxing fans.
     
    ishy, Mar 12, 2009
    ishy, Mar 12, 2009
    #5
  6. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

    23,826
    3
    Oct 27, 2008
    Will there be a regular champ like the WBA?
     
    LHL, Mar 12, 2009
    LHL, Mar 12, 2009
    #6
  7. ishy

    ishy Loyal Member Full Member

    44,755
    7
    Mar 9, 2008
    Doesn't mention that on their site.

    Though I bet Warren will want a regular title for Khan to fight for.
     
    ishy, Mar 12, 2009
    ishy, Mar 12, 2009
    #7
  8. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

    23,826
    3
    Oct 27, 2008
    I was expecting that myself but this was announced on monday. I thought it would be done by now
     
    LHL, Mar 12, 2009
    LHL, Mar 12, 2009
    #8
  9. Broxi

    Broxi Stand With Ukraine Full Member

    5,431
    312
    Oct 14, 2007
    :-(

    Is that for real?

    If Warren tried to line up a JMM fight, I would seriously have to question the guys motives. Khans career would be over, finished, destroyed.
     
    Broxi, Mar 12, 2009
    Broxi, Mar 12, 2009
    #9
  10. abzmanc

    abzmanc Well-Known Member Full Member

    2,360
    0
    Jan 15, 2009
    Woah woah woah...lets get real people, Warren just wants to sell more PPVs for SBO with such comments. I REALLY want Khan to win, but am struggling to convince myself that he will at the moment. Some good justification in another post from Jeff though. I recall that Khan has already fought in a WBO eliminator with one Martin Kristjansen, so to call a fight an eliminator dont really mean jack all in fairness!!
     
    abzmanc, Mar 12, 2009
    abzmanc, Mar 12, 2009
    #10
  11. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,971
    14
    Sep 9, 2004
    I think its a bit harsh if we all start taking the **** because Warren is aiming him at THE champion rather than A champion. JMM kills him though thats for sure.
     
    jc, Mar 12, 2009
    jc, Mar 12, 2009
    #11
  12. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    15,227
    611
    Nov 13, 2008
    Frank might be greedy but he is not dumb, he would never put in Khan vs JMM. He is just trying to get Khan's ranking improved by WBO so other bodies do the same so it can open other titles.
     
    Darni187, Mar 12, 2009
    Darni187, Mar 12, 2009
    #12
  13. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

    5,774
    3
    Mar 31, 2008
    If I was Khan and I'd seen the way Warren was handling everybody elses careers, I'd be pretty ****ing pissed off if he pushed me towards a fight with JMM at this stage.
     
    onourway, Mar 12, 2009
    onourway, Mar 12, 2009
    #13
  14. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

    37,070
    29
    Jul 21, 2004
    Eliminator sounds okay to me because MAB is involved. If Khan beat MAB then pitting him with Marquez becomes viable - win or lose.
     
    achillesthegreat, Mar 12, 2009
    achillesthegreat, Mar 12, 2009
    #14
  15. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

    30,856
    17
    Jul 1, 2006
    Barrera then JMM???? Something tells me Warren is gettin fed up with Khan...
     
    brown bomber, Mar 12, 2009
    brown bomber, Mar 12, 2009
    #15
Page 1 of 2