I thought they were going to do something with the vacant WBO title, once JMM relinquished it, or thats what I heard was going on.
How the hell does Khan get gifted a title shot at a higher weight he's never fought at? Sounds a bit dodgy to me, he's done nothing at lightweight since the Prescott mauling besides a technical decision over a very past his peak featherweight legend., let alone junior welter. Kotelnik is a bloody good fighter and is an easy night for no-one. Having said that, he's probably the one top junior welter who stylistically Khan stands a reasonable chance against (maybe Bradley too). Kotelnik is very solid fundamentally, has a good chin and stamina plus can fight on the front or back foot. However, it's doubtful whether he has the pop to blow away that suspect chin. Suspect Warren knows this as well, shrewdie that he is. Could be interesting anyway.
Excellent match making. I see Khan winning based on the fighter I saw who lost to Witter and beat Rees. He can then consolidate his position whilst the big boys face each other, and Amir can make his move late 2010 as he has youth on his side
Nothing would surprise me with Frank..but how the hell is David Diaz getting a title shot? He's nowhere right now. And Juan..well..Juan kills him.
Kotelnik hits hard enough to trouble Khan IMO and Khan doesn't have the power to trouble Kotelnik. Could be a good fight.
[quote="TKO";3770704]How the hell does Khan get gifted a title shot at a higher weight he's never fought at? Sounds a bit dodgy to me, he's done nothing at lightweight since the Prescott mauling besides a technical decision over a very past his peak featherweight legend., let alone junior welter. Kotelnik is a bloody good fighter and is an easy night for no-one. Having said that, he's probably the one top junior welter who stylistically Khan stands a reasonable chance against (maybe Bradley too). Kotelnik is very solid fundamentally, has a good chin and stamina plus can fight on the front or back foot. However, it's doubtful whether he has the pop to blow away that suspect chin. Suspect Warren knows this as well, shrewdie that he is. Could be interesting anyway.[/quote] Dodgy goings-on in the boxing world?!? Get the **** out of here!:smooch
The BBC have this up as there main story, ****ers never did that when Haye-Wlad or even Hatton-Pac was signed.
who cares how he got the shot!!!!! how many WBC ranked fighters did Froch beat to get his shot at the WBC title, how many fights has Gavins Rees has at light welter?
Fair play to him. Kotelnik is no push over but he's probably the easiest route to a title at lightweight or light welter at the moment. Can see Khan winning this by volume of punches alone.