There are a few Khan fans popping up in the Brook threads. Most of them jumped ship post Garcia though.
I'm not a big Khan fan, but I do enjoy his fights and I certainly don't have a problem with him. Since around 2008 Khan has only fought world champions or legitimate top ten opposition and he's done quite well. Khan has a solid resume, better than most, so what if he's lost a few. What's more he's almost always in a good fight, which is the most important thing for me as a boxing fan. He's a bit chinny and reckless and he lacks power, but he's a warrior for sure. How many times has Khan been dropped only to get up and win? Compare Khan's record, name for name, level for level, with his big rival Brook (who I also don't have a problem with) and the facts speak for themselves. Brook has had more fights than Khan and he turned pro a year earlier, yet what has he achieved, who has he fought? His record is pretty weak compared to Khan's. Khan has had a good run, probably over achieved. He's certainly the UK's most decorated active boxer. What is there to defend him against? Good luck to him I say.
The problem with Khan is not his record, but his arrogance. The way he portrays himself in interviews and on social media stands in no relation to his actual achievements. That explains the hate he gets; his achievements are good if it wasn't for him running his mouth all the time and completely misinterpreting his standing in the boxing world.
Hate is a very strong word tbh. Why the hate other than the fact that he's insufferably annoying? That can't be enough to dislike him more than others, surely.
I was thinking Deontay, but your right I guess its good for Floyd, when he'll be back he'll do good numbers again ( I still believe he's coming for #50)
Well, I don't watch many of the gossip videos but I suppose I can understand that. Khan does have a high opinion of himself and I'm sure he probably talks a lot of rot at times. However, I personally don't take much notice of what boxers say outside of the ring, I mean, who really cares? I'm only really interested in what goes on inside the ring. That's what it's all about for me, quality match ups and entertaining fights.
I'm not sure because I don't read every thread and often don't pay attention to some guys, however, off the top of my head I would guess Wilder.
I'm sorry but it is, although I watched with great glee his fight with Canelo knowing the first real connection Canelo makes knocks Khan out. However when it did come I felt really sorry for him, so you could be correct on second thoughts it may not actually be hate.
I feel like boxing fan's treat Khan like that embarrassing mate who is really only on the fringe of the group. Yeah it's funny to laugh at their misadventures but you always end up feeling a bit sorry for them when things inevitably go tits up for them.