Is khan struggling with the weight??

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  1. paddycfc

    paddycfc Active Member Full Member

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    Heard rumours that khan is struggling makin the weight we will see later on but does anyone no if this Is true??
     
  2. p.Townend

    p.Townend Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He did look quite big in the Maidana fight.It could be that he is getting naturally bigger with age.I bet there is some truth in this rumor,there usually is with this kind of thing.
     
  3. skellington

    skellington Bogbrush Full Member

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    Perhaps his chin issue will reemerge ! :yikes
     
  4. paddycfc

    paddycfc Active Member Full Member

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    It would be bad if he didn't make the weight everything that could go wrong has he's fightin for no money, can't make the weight if he doesn't make it he will be stripped of his title. This could be good for mccloskey
     
  5. leo_messi

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    Maybe. I'm confident he'll make the weight for the fight but wouldnt be surprised if it was a struggle for him. He's relatively tall for the division and his body is probably still developing.

    I have to say though, that he did look a bit drained at the presser yesterday. Just my opinion.
     
  6. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    All these rumours are started by bookies
     
  7. leo_messi

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    its not a rumour if you notice how he looks yourself and simply comment on the fact.
     
  8. boxing4eva

    boxing4eva Boxing Addict Full Member

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    nvm

    I doubt he's struggling to make the weight, more that it didn't go to plan.
     
  9. LP_1985

    LP_1985 JMM beat Pac-Man 3 Times Full Member

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    be funny if he fires his new conditioning coach
     
  10. stocks

    stocks Well-Known Member Full Member

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    These rumour were started by a fan on the Paul McCloskey facebook fan page! They have also said Khan was seen in two track suits today. But even if its the case can you imagine how Khan will look if he does come into this fight at 147-150 with his speed and power! This will be a quick fight considering im hearing Paul is half a pound under today to will enter the ring around 142/143 tops.
     
  11. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    Khan's not a powerful puncher. Fact. Going up in weight will not improve that.
     
  12. roe

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    I wouldn't write off Khan's power too much. If he starts to sit down on his punches more he can definitely put some sting in them but the problem is if he does that, he'll just get clipped more and we all know what happens then. He either falls or runs like Andre Dirrell.

    Anyway this rumour was just started by someone on McCloskey's page above. Just a quick attempt to get inside Amir's head.
     
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    stocks Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yea thats true and from some of the footage i've seen of Khan's training camp dont be shocked if this fight dont end by brutal body shot!

    Seems to be Khan's new shot ;)

    And I agree Khan may not have KO power but his power has improved alot over the last 3 fights! Any fighter thats looks at Khans performances pre-Prescott is making a big mistake!
     
  14. Big Dunk

    Big Dunk Rob Palmer Full Member

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    There will be another new conditioning coach next fight.
     
  15. izmat

    izmat Boxing Addict Full Member

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    no and Khan struggling to make weight is BS