Hot take: Brook would have been a harder fight for Floyd than Khan.

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So many people, from boxers, to analysts, to boxing fans, have said that Khan would have been Floyd's hardest fight, but I disagree. I think Brook would have been a harder fight, due to his size, height and jab.

    Brook has a great jab, which is Floyd's Kryptonite. De La Hoya and Cotto gave him trouble with their jabs.
     
  2. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I dont think either would be particularly difficult for him

    Brook would have been the tougher test given Khan's ring IQ though
     
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  3. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't think either of them beat him, or even come close to beating him. I just think Brook would give him more trouble.
     
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  4. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Khan's best performance is his mythical matchup against Floyd.

    There really isn't much to make one believe that he would have sustained success.

    Brook may do better, but he's pretty ABC which wouldn't be enough. I'd pick guys like Thurman, Porter, and obviously Spence/Crawford to do better than both of them.
     
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  5. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can agree with that
     
  6. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't understand where all the hype for Khan comes from. Every time Khan fought someone who wasn't feather-fisted or past it, he lost.
     
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  7. James Hudson

    James Hudson Active Member Full Member

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    Brook isnt Mayweather level....just like Khan wouldnt have troubled Mayweather beyond round 3 or 4
     
  8. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I also think Porter would have given Floyd more trouble than Khan. Porter was relentless, awkward, and strong as an ox. Porter did very well against pure boxers with little power, like Malignaggi and Alexander.
     
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  9. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Brook would've been figured out and shut down fairly early. His jab would land more than other fighters would, but he wouldn't win many rounds.

    Khan would get timed really early and likely stopped late.

    Of the subsequent era to Floyd, Porter is one who has the worst style for him. Him or Crawford.
     
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  10. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    Fluid has pillow fists. Prime Khan would easily beat him.
     
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  11. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I've heard so many people say, "Khan would give Floyd trouble because Floyd isn't a hard puncher, so he wouldn't hurt Khan!".

    Since when do you need to be a hard puncher to hurt Khan? Limond, Gomez, Vargas and Diaz dropped Khan, and those guys couldn't crack an egg if they threw one against the wall.
     
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  12. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone Full Member

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    this is an interesting thread.
     
  13. Ducklerr

    Ducklerr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Of course Brook is a harder fight. He wouldn’t be knocked out cold if the breeze changed on his way to the ring…
     
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  14. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    I agree khan is too easy to figure out. Brook is more complete and better than khan.
     
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  15. KO Artist

    KO Artist Do not attempt to adjust your TV Full Member

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    Khan’s speed and accuracy certainly would have given Floyd problems in the first couple rounds. However Floyd quickly figures him out, starts to time him, and pepper him with solid shots and prob stops him late on.

    Brook is by far a much better and slicker technical fighter than Khan with better ring IQ. He holds his own in a very technical fight where no one gets hurt but he loses a comfortable UD.