Khan vs Canelo: Is it really nothing to lose?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by JKelly365, Feb 17, 2016.


  1. JKelly365

    JKelly365 New Member Full Member

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    Firstly fair play to Khan for taking this fight, big ask but you can't fault someone for wanting to fight the best but... Does Khan really have nothing to lose and all to gain? I'm not saying this is going to happen but if Khan gets banged out in 3 rounds or less I don't see how that is not harmful to this reputation. Yes he is stepping up 2 divisions (well 1 division + an extra lb) but I can't see that doesn't damage his reputation in the US that is clearly of so much value to him. I don't see any of the big names back at welterweight rushing to fight him as they won't get as much credit if Canelo takes him out early as performances will be compared regardless of the weight. I don't think his bargaining power with Brook would change but he doesn't seem to want to give him a payday. Does anyone think Khan really has nothing to lose?
     
  2. wayne189

    wayne189 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If khan gets blown out in 3 or less rounds it will damage his reputation some. I live in america and only real boxing fans know of him and they think of him as fast but with a glass chin and nothing too special. Khan does not have a following and is not well known but then again no brit fighters are here. Boxing fans state side know of khan, brook and froch maybe degale a little less thats it
     
  3. wayne189

    wayne189 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    To finish my last point most americans could only name floyd and manny as active or recently active boxers they have heard of.
     
  4. Super Hans

    Super Hans The Super Oneā„¢ banned

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    Well people say he can come back down and fight Brook. If he's beaten easily then I don't think US TV would offer as much money for the fight.

    And I think Khan- which I think is somewhat unfairly- is more known for his failures than successes, and if he does lose by brutal KO early, his critics are going to have another field day, which gets passed off onto the casuals.

    I think if that happens, Khan may lose his motivation for the sport and see Brook as his last big payday and minmise his own chances of winning.

    I think it could get to a point where Brook v Khan is looked at more like Haye v Harrison than it was Froch v Groves II.
     
  5. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    If this turns out to be the beating a lot of people expect then Khan might not be the same again.

    Khan is fighting a middleweight with no rehydration clause, Canelo can punch, he is strong and still veryyoung, Khan could end up seriously damaged if this goes wrong.
     
  6. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is a dangerous sport, he has plenty to lose.

    You always hear about people saying a fighter wasn't the same after a certain defeat.
     
  7. JKelly365

    JKelly365 New Member Full Member

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    Couldn't agree more with this point, all my friends are the definition of a casual fan and whenever Khan is mentioned; getting KO'd is brought up rather than his ability. Another KO defeat could be career ending in the British market for Khan as the man on the street will have no idea who Canelo is and getting the casual fans interest is what really pays big money.
     
  8. NC1989

    NC1989 Member Full Member

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    He'll make similar money to the Brook fight in this and if he pulled it off which i honestly believe he can then he would be able to make huge fights and the Brook fight would be huge!!!

    End of the day hes taking a chance to make himself a star and getting paid around the same amount as he would get form the biggest fight he can make right now (assuming Brook/Alvarez would be similar purse for Khan) so id say thats a nothing to lose fight.

    Plus losing to Alvarez isnt going to damage his career like a loss to Brook so it could be a better option in that sense.
     
  9. He will get destroyed to the point he may end up retiring.
     
  10. TERRYTIBBS

    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But will retire with millions and a wife, whilst you are In Chelmsford trying your hardest to hide your bald bonce.
     
  11. c-man shooter

    c-man shooter Active Member Full Member

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    Support fellow Muzzys no matter what, good old Tamwar Tibbs and his racist bias trolling views but backs out when it gets put on him cus he weighs 8 stone wet through. Also pretends to be professional boxer. LOL
     
  12. Haha, I wouldn't have known he replied to me unless you quoted him.

    What a sad, sad man. I have four of his fake accounts blocked but he is still desperate for my attention.
     
  13. c-man shooter

    c-man shooter Active Member Full Member

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    He is genuinely weird and creepy. Someone you would NEVER ask to babysit put it that way. He always had about 5 accounts back in the day and replying to his own posts.

    Tamwar, you need to come here and explain yourself why you was a no show when you offered to fight and gave me a fake number you absolute coward neek
     
  14. TERRYTIBBS

    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes because that definitely happened didn't it
     
  15. Dragon Punch

    Dragon Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I will watch the fight through my fingers - I hope Amir doesn't have to take one of those right hands on the chops that Kirkland got hit with that's all I can say really.