While Khan had a great win last night I still have doubts about him beating a Bradley. Maidana did not really set up his punches with jabs, feints or head movement for the most part, yet he still conected. He hits much harder than Bradley- Bradley does nothing exceptionally to me but one thing he does do is stick to his gameplan very well. I think his straighter precise punching could trouble Khan. That being said a more cautious Bradley could be overwhelmed by the speed of Khan. Thats one hell of a fight on paper. Thoughts?
Khan in a close but clear decision, Tim wont be cutting off the ring like Maidana and wont be hitting as hard. I see him stealing about 4 or 5 rounds but Khan takes it and probably puts Tim down once en route.
Khan beats bradley, and it will be clinical. When Khan wants to put on a perfect fight, he can do so (just watch Kotelnik, Barrerra, Malignaggi). Yesterday Khan went to Vegas to make a statement to all those people who said he was chinny. Statement has been made. Now you'll see him revert to the skilled fighting he's known for.
Bradley and Alexander don't have the type of power Maidana does to demoralise you. Khan needs to learn to deal with Pressure a bit more and he'll be fine.
I think with Khan's reach, jab and speed he will be able to keep the shorter Bradley on the end of his jab all night which is what he should have done more of with maidana. Against Paulie his jab was great tonight it was'nt nearly as good. Khan fought the wrong fight tonight...
Khan is only in trouble vs counter punchers or pressure punchers, a guy like pac would tko him. but guys like bradley and alexander are good for him I favor him in those fights
I can only see Khan unify the LWW division now. It was a great fight to watch, and I think he has answered many question about his Chin. Neither Alex or Bradley are going to bring the sort of power that Maidana brought. I see Khan win both via a technical boxing lesson.
Would like to see him fight Alexander too, the speed would be comparable. However I think Alexander is pretty overated and can't see him beating Bradley. I mean wins over Witter and Urango (as impressive as the stoppage was), you don't get much weaker champs than that, no disrespect to them. He is flash and no substance to me at the moment. That being said he has a lot of potential and a win over Brdaley would put him in the top 10 P4P list and rightfully so.
My guess is Khan will sruprise people yet again in his next fight. Boxers look different against different opposition. If its Bradley next I wouldn't be surprised to see Khan use his height, reach, speed & movement to outbox Bradley in a clcse fight. I also wouldn't be suprised to see Bradley find a way inside, land, hurt & finish Khan via stoppage. Both very good boxers. Khan has weaknesses but is always improving and he has a good coach. One thing about Khan is he's able to learn and improve vastly.
This fight has shown positives and frailties in Khan and Maidana. A year ago this division was looking strong but just like the SMW division each fighter has shown his flaws.
Maidana oddly has pretty good timing. He had almost zero success setting up big punches but was able to time Khan's attacks with somewhat success. Think the 1-2 vs. Ortiz in R1 or the overhand rights later in the fight, he's got some natural feeling for the sport, he's just too vulnerable on the defensive. Still, he landed like 5 times the CLEAN shots on Kotelnik than Alexander could in that horrible robbery, so Maidana is very good on the delivery. Also he has some great heart too, both actually. Very positive fight. Khan got hurt but survived a monster punch and Maidana showed he's more than a one-punch wonder. Anyone else feel he could be a lot better under Roach?
Agree with this. Noticed it with Calzaghe as well. After a few poor performances everyone thought he was **** & would get smashed by Lacy not realising that he's capable of a lot more than what he showed in some bouts. Khan showed some flaws tonight but he can fight better & will improve. He's still pretty inexperienced.