You Got To Be First Against Khan

Yeah, what is your avatar about?

 

Oh damn that is Khan isn't it?

I've heard and seen horrible things about avatar bets, especially that David Haye one that's been knocking about.

 

I gave Paulie round 3. That's it though. He lost all of the other ones pretty decisively. (although he did better in round 2)

 

Khan never respected his power so he knew he could walk him down and dictate with the jab. He ate a few counter left hooks but nothing serious.

To be honest I don't rate Malignaggi as a top level fighter. He's a good name to have on the record but nothing special.

 

Paulie's only shot was to box Khan but Khan was faster and stronger.

 

And yes, I also lost an avatar bet.

 

Before the fight, I honestly thought Paulie would attempt to exploit this part of Khan's game. He displayed in the Cotto fight, that he can spoil a stronger opponent on the inside, and land point winning shots on the way in, and on the way out too. But unfortunately, I didn't see any of this from him. Part of that was probably due to the problem of Khan spraying him with quick combinations as he tried to get in close.

This bit of advice will be applicable to the likes of Maidana and Ortiz, who are strong enough to bully Khan. Paulie on the other hand couldn't make Khan respect his power, just like he couldn't make Ricky respect his power.

Even if Paulie did move more, Khan's footspeed (although he didn't feel the need to show it much last night) is good enough to keep up with him. Early in the fight yes he made Khan miss a few shots, but that was to be expected as Paulie's head was a moving target; thus limiting Khan's connects. But once Khan figured him out a little bit, those punches began to land on a more regular basis. After watching it, regardless of what Paulie did, Khan would have had the better of him all night at range.

I still don't think Khan is ready for any of those guys you've mentioned. He still made a few little mistakes, one in particular is how he commits himself too much when throwing the right; thus putting is chin out in the air, and body stance in a vulnerable postion (bad thing to do if you're against an Alexander). Also, as you mentioned he still doesn't look too comfortable in close counters (and clinches), which in my opinion will be his major downfall against Maidana, Ortiz, and Bradley.

I gave Paulie the 3rd round. He caught Khan on a few occasions when he (Khan) was lunging in recklessly.

 

He's still one of the best 140 pounders in this division. Him not looking good last night was partly due to the brilliance of Khan. But yeah, he falls a level short below the Bradleys, Alexanders and Khans

 

By the way, how long have you been subjected to that avatar? It's pretty disturbing to see on my screen, the guy who made you did it must be a right evil *******.

 

Khan can move quickly around the ring and has already proved that. So he has no reason or business trying to fight on the inside, he is a boxer, a very fast one, why should he stop using his advantages?

Khan beats Maidana by UD. And then once he wins that, everybody is going to say that Maidana couldn't fight anyway! People are already starting to say that.