An Alternate Take On Khan's Decision To Sign With GBP

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  1. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    An alternative view:

    Seriously, how can anyone deny that moving to GBP is anything other than a good move for Khan? Let's look at things objectively:

    -Khan wants to be a big name in the States. Although undoubtedly the best British promoter out there, could Warren really have built Khan in America on his own? I think not.

    -People criticise the likes of Calzaghe for sitting on his alphabet mandos for years on end, but when Khan shows that he wants to take on opponents outside of the UK who aren't mandated, people get up-in-arms about it.

    -People are also criticising Khan for moving to GBP as they believe the Maidana fight will now be off. I'll admit, I really wanted to see this fight as well, but let's look at things from another angle to see both sides of the arguement: Firstly, the fight is yet to be 'cancelled' and Khan and his camp have indicated that they want the fight. GBP also promote Maidana so, if anyone can make the fight now other than the WBA enforcing it, it's them. Also, what exactly does Maidana bring to the table in terms of exposure that Malignaggi doesn't? Malignaggi is a name in America who has been in more big fights than Maidana; Cotto, Hatton, and two hugely publicised bouts with Juan Diaz. As for Maidana, does any casual boxing fan know who he is? I'd say more people over here and in America will know Malignaggi over Maidana any day and that is why the fight is being talked up. I personally believe Malignaggi is a much more difficult fight for Khan anyway but the rewards that will come with a win over him would be huge for short-term and quick exposure. With Malignaggi Khan can headline MSG, could a fight with Maidana really make that a possibility? No, don't be daft, it can't.

    -Khan has sort of become a victim of his own success since the comeback from the Prescott disaster; people are now demanding all sorts of fights off of him without looking at the bigger picture.

    Also, before anyone starts claiming that Khan is ungratefull for what Warren has done for him, I suggest you watch the last minute of this vid courtesy of the Brit Forum's favourite son, Griff:good:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUHQl2_mA8k&feature=player_embedded[/ame]


    As I said, this thread is just aimed at looking at the situation a different way.:good
     
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  2. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    totally agree, well said Sir Losferdamus. :good
     
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  3. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Khan knows what he's doing
     
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  4. izmat

    izmat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Roach knows what he is doing:

    "We just fought a mandatory and I feel that we should be able to fight one fight before that. I do want Amir Khan to fight Paulie Malignaggi because I thought it was a good fight for Amir in New York to be welcomed to America in his first American fight. I have no problems fighting Maidana because I think Amir can outbox him. I know it's a dangerous, dangerous fight, but I have not suggested that he drops his belt and gives that up," stated world-class trainer Freddie Roach as he talked about the future plans of WBA jr. welterweight champion Amir Khan. Not too long ago, there was a rumor floating around that Roach advised Khan to vacate his title instead of facing mandatory challenger Marcos Maidana. However, the 2009 Trainer of the Year set the record straight during a recent appearance on the OnTheGrind Boxing Radio Show.

    "Maidana, if we end up having to fight him right now, I think that's a shame because I think that's a fight that can be built up into a really, really big fight. I think if they put those guys on the same show a couple of times and have the winners fight each other," Roach would explain as he clarified previous comments he made that were taken out of context. According to Roach, neither fighter has garnered enough exposure with the American public and he believes the fight could be much bigger if both sides hold off for now on the intriguing matchup. "The thing is, in America, neither guy is really well-known. I mean, Amir's gotten a little bit of attention over here, but he still hasn't had his debut in America yet," he continued. "I was hoping to go in a different direction after we did just fight our mandatory against Salita. I was looking to Malignaggi next and then Maidana after that or Victor Ortiz or whoever it may be."

    Whether or not Khan indeed vacates his title depends largely in part on whether or not the rumors are true regarding his change in promoters. According to Steve Kim of Maxboxing.com, Khan has dumped long-time promoter Frank Warren and has signed with Golden Boy Promotions. If true, it's doubtful that Golden Boy Promotions, who also co-promote Maidana with Universum, will be eager to stage a showdown between both fighters, meaning Maidana will probably be offered step-aside money to allow Khan to keep his title and move forward with another bout. In fact, sources say that Golden Boy Promotions has already had initial talks with promoter Lou DiBella about matching Khan up against Malignaggi. "He does not want to give that belt up. He's proud of that belt. He won and he wants to keep it," Roach would reiterate.

    http://fighthype.com/pages/content6732.html
     
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  5. China_hand_Joe

    China_hand_Joe Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Roach is the key here.

    But he didn't exactly help Pacquaio - Mayweather happen.
     
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  6. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    No its not. This is a dig at my thread. There were already 2/3 threads looking from this particular perspective.
     
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  7. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    great move for khan and his career, he came out recently and said the hate he gets in england is unreal and in the states he can walk down the street without even been noticed, he wants to fight in the states and warren didnt want that ****
     
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  8. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sounds about right
     
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  9. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Don't be daft. If you interpret every opinion other than your own as a 'dig' then you must be paranoid. As I said, it's an alternative view and I've chose to look at points that everyone seems to be glossing over. I did, however, use the title from your thread as a basis to exhibit my own and, going by feedback thus far, other's alternative opinions on Khan's decision to move. Lighten up, honcho.
     
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  10. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Well using the same thread title as my own with your own interpretation and making a thread on a topic for which there is already 3/4 threads for said topic to be discussed did feel like it was a dig

    My apologies :good
     
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  11. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good As I said previously, I think people need to weigh this up by looking at everything involved objectively. Some agree with the move and others disagree. Personally, I think all of the threads on the topic thus far are against the move hence why I've chosen to bleat my own opinion on it and see if anyone else agreed. I'll change the title of the thread.
     
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  12. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Yeah make sure you do :deal

    It's not that I think it's a necessarily bad move mate I just think he was way off on the timing pal. I don't think GBP can get him many fights that FW can't - Infact the only fight I can see him being better with GPB for is Hatton but his camp aren't even mentioning that at the mo so I don't see the point.

    As Ishy said he went looking to GPB coz he wasn't hapopy with Warrens purse for Maidana ????? Bet he was ****ing happy with Warrens purse for the ***an fight though :good
     
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  13. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Losfer you are spot on with your take on the move. :good

    We must give Khan credit for wanting to try and fight the best fighters in the U.S in the near future. Khan could of easily stayed with Warren and kept fighting B rated fighters at home and creamed the **** out of the public.

    No he wants to make his name at the world stage at this young age good luck to him.
     
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  14. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Never imagine he'd get your support on the matter Darni :lol:
     
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  15. Grant1

    Grant1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I know, what a ****ing turn up :lol:
     
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