Am I the only one that feels this way?

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  1. Prince

    Prince Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That Khan's speed is not really THAT amazing? I know he's fast, but people act like his combinations are like a Leonard
     
  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    It's relative.

    He's very fast for his weight range right now. Not p4p all time. Anyone claiming anything close to the latter is just an overzealous fan.
     
  3. Golden Boy 360

    Golden Boy 360 Boxing's Biggest Cash Cow Full Member

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    Yes, he is a speed demon.
     
  4. Xavier

    Xavier Boxing Logician Full Member

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    No, he's damn fast.

    I know we have a tendency to romanticize fighters of old (I'm very guilty of this myself), so I don't blame anyone for doing it.

    But if you look at his full extension (from shoulder to fist), it really is exceptionally fast.
     
  5. silica_storm

    silica_storm New Member Full Member

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    have you seen him spar with manny? his speed is very close to him.
     
  6. sam_sunders

    sam_sunders science Full Member

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    watch tapes side by side of a few matches (in good quality). you can't really tell from watching 1 or 2 of a guy's fights. you become used to that speed.
     
  7. pretty boy

    pretty boy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hes not that fast. Hes fightin bums too like so if hes able to hit them easily hes gonna look faster cos he will b able to throw combinations. Against a gud fighter he will not hav fast combinations and will get KTFO.
     
  8. kgs83

    kgs83 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Totally agree.....Khan is exceptionally fast, although speed alone wins nothing, i can see Khan losing more fights down the line.

    Btw i think everyone romanticises fighters of old, like Floyd will be even better in 20 years time lol (even tho is he class now)
     
  9. Think

    Think The Sport Of Kings Full Member

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    The words of a hater.
     
  10. Think

    Think The Sport Of Kings Full Member

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    But yeah, Khan is pretty fast, I was just watching an open work-out video and he throws like 5 punch combos in about a second! Anybody that says Khan "Is not that fast" Is a hater, straight up!
     
  11. lucasehr

    lucasehr Active Member Full Member

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    He's very fast, but to be fair his competition has not been stellar. I'll be interested to see how he's able to use and maintain that speed when fighting a step-up in talent (starting this weekend).
     
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    02bash Well-Known Member Full Member

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    hes pretty much the fastest boxer out there, other than pacman, who else is there.
     
  13. sosolid4u09

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    say what u like about khan. His big mouth his glass chin anyfing. But one thing u have to giv him credit for is his speed. He is very fast. Credit where credit is due
     
  14. Think

    Think The Sport Of Kings Full Member

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    Amen to that.
     
  15. madkillaz692000

    madkillaz692000 Fuerte y Abundante Full Member

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    he could be in par with pacman in punching speed.