Valero v Amir Khan!

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  1. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Article from The Ring

    "Bob Arum, Valero’s promoter, said he discussed a potential July matchup of the budding young stars with Frank Warren, Khan’s promoter, when he was visiting friends in England last week.

    Valero, a complete fighter who has stopped every one of his opponents, must first get past a tough assignment in slugger Antonio Pitalua on April 4 in Austin, Texas.

    Valero, moving up in weight, and Pitalua are fighting for the vacant WBC lightweight title.

    “That’s a tough fight,” Arum said of Pitalua. “If he comes through, we’re going to maybe put him in with Amir Khan. I spent time with (Warren) at an Arsenal soccer game. He likes the idea. Freddie (Roach, Khan’s trainer) doesn’t think much of Valero.”

    :shock:
     
    Scotty321, Mar 23, 2009
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  2. psychopath

    psychopath D' "X" Factor Full Member

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    Valero can beat Pilatula because he is already 39 yrs old . . . but it's not gonna be easy. Pilatula has a high KO rate too and has experience . . . a KO can happen both ways . . . so let's see.
     
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  3. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ouch.

    Fragments of Khan's chin will make atoms look like boulders if this fight happens.

    Valero KO1.
     
    Jack, Mar 23, 2009
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  4. asero

    asero Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    im very impress with pitaula...and the victory over valero would put him in the top 5 LW...khan can never be top 5 unless beats any of JMM, diaz, guzman, casamayor or presscott

    if valero wins over pitaula, i pick him over khan...pitaula is the test that would help us the true talent of valero
     
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  5. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    I have serious doubt Warren would let Khan fight Valero. That's career suicide for Khan.
     
    Jeff M, Mar 23, 2009
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  6. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    That's the only possible outcome for this fight.
     
    Jeff M, Mar 23, 2009
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  7. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thats harsh.

    I think Khan will make it to round 2 myself!:yep
     
    Scotty321, Mar 23, 2009
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  8. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    If Valero steamrolls Pitalua no way Khan ever fights him.
     
    Jeff M, Mar 23, 2009
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  9. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    That would be an achievement because if he thought Prescott hit hard he'll think he got hit by a sledge-hammer if Valero hits him flush with either hand.
     
    Jeff M, Mar 23, 2009
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  10. Silvermags

    Silvermags Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    PITALUA is a senior citizen in the boxing sports if he is 39 yrs old..

    Oh! By the way, IF Valero wins! expect Jeff M to hype Pitalua so Valero will look great!:dead
     
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  11. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    As opposed to senior citizens DLH MORALES AND BARRERA that Pac fights huh ?
     
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  12. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    20,000 were at Khans last fight. I haven't a clue what he'd manage to pull if he gets a title shot.

    Maybe Frank Warren thinks its time to cash him in before he gets clobbered again.
     
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  13. Williams27

    Williams27 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Valero needs to prove he can box first.
     
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  14. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Khan would clip his chin with the pen he was just about to sign the contract with and would out for the count.

    Madness fight for Khan..as unproven and at a time overrated Valero is he still can seriously punch and that seems to be all you need to knock off Amir.

    But if he takes the fight I will commend him...I would cheer for him because in my eyes he would be the huge underdog and for all over the top hype I actually still like Khan for some reason.
     
    WhataRock, Mar 23, 2009
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  15. Jeff M

    Jeff M Future ESB HOF Full Member

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    You should have at least learned by now that age does not always have to do with where a fighter is at. If that was the case, B-hop would be in a senior citizens home! Why would I need to hype Pitalua. He's a good fighter. 90% KO ratio and has not lost since 2000.
     
    Jeff M, Mar 23, 2009
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