Khan in a GQ interview: I could bench

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  1. ViktorVaughn

    ViktorVaughn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    press 120kg. I find it hard to believe though. He said he gained a lot of muscle in his legs and lost on the upper body (arms included) since he joined Roach. Also he is now faster and stronger which I believe bc most of the power comes from legs.
    Havent seen a real change on his upper body...Anyone?
     
  2. Uncle Rico

    Uncle Rico Loyal Member Full Member

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    120kg? Yeah right

    Have you got a source for this? His punches are probably more powerful as his body is being transformed to an almost perfect fighting machine under Alex Ariza. But a weight-lifter he's not, and I can't imagine him being able to push that much.
     
  3. BrooklynMumin

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    source please
     
  4. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    bull****. khan dont have 1 punch power, hes stops on acculmination and over whelming foe
     
  5. v2k987

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    yeah... maybe 1 rep
     
  6. ViktorVaughn

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    GQ british edition (of this month)
     
  7. ViktorVaughn

    ViktorVaughn Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lifting weight has nothing to with 1punch power. I'm sure Trinidad didnt touch weight much but he could still knock anyone head off.
     
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    Obviously that's a one rep max dummy
     
  9. Uncle Rico

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    :huh Who said anything about one punch power?
     
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    Are you sure it says kg and not g?
     
  11. AnthonyW

    AnthonyW ESB Official Gif Poster Full Member

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    Can't see it myself...is this before he went to Roach or after?

    I couldn't see Roach letting him lift that much...maybe he was talking about his legs...thats more than believable.
     
  12. dangerousity

    dangerousity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Looking at his upperbody, I seriously doubt it. Exageration for the win.
     
  13. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why, i have friends the same size as Khan or even smaller that can do 8 reps at such weights
     
  14. Akxtinguish

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    Damn, a lot of you guys have probably never been to a gym.

    Before joining Roach, Khan had put on a lot of mass on his upper body, and was definitely capable of doing 120kg on the bench.

    Having said that, it doesn't really have any significance.

    What I find the most hilarious is that people are talking about punching power :lol: What on earth has it got to do with benching?
     
  15. TommyV

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    Wouldn't know, but his upper body used to be huge and his legs stick thin. He was very top heavy, he's definately more balanced in terms of where his weight and power comes from now.