Are any of you beliving the Mayweather - Khan Talk?

Not really, but I'm entertaining the notion.

 

I don't believe it for the time being. That said, if Khan keeps stacking decent wins up then I think it's a definate possibility in the future. Think about it, which other active British fighter other than Haye would be able to fill out a stadium against a big name? Which other British fighter is getting HBO coverage and hype? PBF has said on numerous occassions that he wants to fight in the UK as well. Add all of that up and, if Khan defeats Maidana, Ortiz and the winner of Bradley-Alexander in good fashion, I don't see why he wouldn't be in contention for a fight with Mayweather Jr.

For the time being Khan has business at 140, so let's not get carried away. I also think that he'd at least have to prove himself at 147 (i.e. grab an alphabet strap) before getting a fight with PBF as well.

A lot of things will need to happen for both fighters before this fight is given any serious consideration and is feasible, IMO. Khan's drawing power on HBO, SBO and at the gate is key.

 

**** the pair of 'em.

 

Come on, mate, I know you don't like Khan, but if he clears out 140 then surely you'll have a newfound respect for him. I don't see how anyone could moan if in just over a year from now his record included wins against Kotelnik, Malignaggi, Maidana, Ortiz, and Bradley/ Alexander. That would be very impressive, especially given what people are saying about the division being stacked with talent at present.

I'm sure the after-timers would disparage such wins should Khan pull them all off, though.

 

I'm just not interested in either fighter. Floyd doesn't fight the best, not my type of fighter, and Khan can't take a whack, not my kind of fighter.

Fair play to Khan if he were to do that, but I still wouldn't be a fan. He's a tosser. Bradley would beat him anyway.

I will say that if Khan beats SOME of those guys (IMPRESSIVELY) then I will give him his dues. It'd be impossible not to. I HATE Ray Leonard but how can I doubt his brilliance? If Khan beats those guys how could I not say he wasn't one of the best in the sport? Unless I'm a 'hater', which I'm not, I'd have to be objective ('hater' being someone who allows their feelings to get in the way of objectivity, not saying I don't hate Khan, because I do)

But even if he does it, I still wouldn't be interested in Khan, for the above reasons :good

 

Stranger things have happened. Who would've thought just a couple of years ago that Manny Pacquiao would be a big favourite over Margarito at a catchweight 150 pounds? :nut

Khan has the possibility to be a big draw on both sides of the pond. If (and it's a big if) he keeps winning then a lot of doors open up. I've got a feeling Mayweather will be fighting for a long time as well. Won't be surprised if he's broke before he's 40.

Khan reminds me of Terry Norris and like Terrible Terry if you're not able to hurt Amir then it's gonna be difficult to outbox him. I see him beating all the big players at 140 apart from the main man and that's Timmy "Desert Storm" Bradley. Tim is a nightmere for Amir because he's accomplished on the inside, has the tools to open Khan up and well rounded enough to not get dominated from the outside. No way Amir would be able to mcflurry and potshot Bradley.

Khan has some physical advantages like the height and reach, but Bradley would make it difficult for him to punch down and has a brillient up jab ala Ken Norton, which would give Khan fits. He also has the speed and athleticism not to mention that special Holyfield-esque vibe that comes off him, which means you're gonna have to kill him to win.

Bradley is a special fighter fellas, one of the few complete fighters mentally aswell as physically in the game today. The only thing with Bradley is i can't ever see him being a big draw. He's never gonna be the upside in the big fights.

 

no chance your speaking out your arse floyd to slick and to quick for the overrated chinny mug:yep

 

I also think Bradley is top notch Slip. He'll beat Alexander with ease IMO.

 

Mayweather V Khan sounds pretty logical to me. It's obviously dependant on Khan cleaning up at light-welter, and thats by no means impossible. I think most people would expect him to beat Maidana and after that it's a hard but certainly winnable fight against the winner of Bradley and Alexander. If he was to win both of those then it makes sense to get him in with Floyd and make the big bucks incase some other puncher at welterweight manages to get to his chin. If he loses, well he lost to the arguably the best fighter of the last 25 years. If he wins, and becomes the first man to beat Floyd, then GBP have a superstar to replace Mayweather.


I honestly think he's got more chance of beating Floyd than any fighter out there, due to his speed, jab and reach. There are plenty of fighters who dont have the technical skills to trouble Floyd who would be hard fights for Khan, but the styles favour Khan more than any other fighter out there in my opinion. Against Khan, Mayweather would be the smaller man at welterweight and is not a puncher in that division. Floyd would probably be 35 by the time they fight, old for lower weight fighter who depends a fair bit on reflexes and timing.

 

I've only watched Bradley fight once, I thought he was impressive, he had everything except power, I'm gonna watch a bit more of him of youtube after this post though. But Khan does very well against non-punchers.

I disagree with someone on here who says Bradley will never be a draw, I think warriors like him are always liked and watched.

I'd love to see Khan - Mayweather, but unless Khan produces such a tremendous defensive display against Maidana that he doesn't take one very good shot on the chin I doubt he'll ever get the chance!

 

Oh, the boxing fans are definitely gonna appreciate Tim, but will he cross-over? The reason i said he won't be a big star is because there's nothing that sticks out at you about him. He's not a KO artist, he's not a character, doesn't have a big personality, He's a warrior but he's too good to be in wars like Gatti and he doesn't come from a 'fight city' were he'll get a decent fanbase and pack out arenas. Even Devon brings more fans than him because he comes from St. Louis which gets behind it's fighters.

He won't/can't act like a thuggish buffoon like Mayweather to play the villian because that's not what he is. I had to laugh before his last fight when HBO tried to portray him as some bad boy, it was soo cringeworthy. Tim is a nice guy who wears bad suits, he reminds of a very polite shop manager that you go to when you have a complaint, lol.

He's just a potentially great, well rounded fighter and sadly that's not enough to make you a star attraction in this day and age. What can make him a star though is getting a fight with a De La Hoya type figure, a big fight that crosses over and brings him into the mainstream.

He's great for us Boxing heads though, we'll certainly give him his props and appreciate his skills. :good

 

He's got enough of a whack to hurt Khan. His right hand in particular has 'oomph' to it. Not a big puncher, but a hurtful one IMO.

 

Nah.

 

Amir Khan shouldnt even be put in the same sentence as Floyd, Dont get me wrong Khan has improved and he will beat Maidana,(ONLY IF MAIDANA DOESNT LAND ON HIS CHIN) but he isnt the best in the divison,, I think Bradley will take him out, if anybody out of the division deserves a shot at Floyd it has to be Bradley surely ??

 

Ah well you got more knowledge of US crowds than me for sure, but who knows, he's got 3 or 4 top fights yet to be involved in, with Alexander set, and Khan and Pacman all real possibilities. He may make a household name yet :good