Amir Khan: I'll QUIT When I Become Champ

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  1. h2hkiller

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    Amir Khan: I'll quit boxing after becoming world champion

    Apr 5 2008 By Jim Smyth
    AMIR KHAN says he will retire from boxing by the age of 25 - after becoming world champion.
    The youngster insists he has no intention of emulating veteran lightweight champions Nate Campbell and Joel Casamayor and reigning at the top of his sport at the age of 36.
    Khan, who faces his 17th pro test against Martin Kristjansen at the Bolton Arena tomorrow night, is on a fast track to success.
    Campbell and Casamayor both turned back the clock by claiming versions of the WBO title last month and a win for the 21-year-old over Kristjansen will put him in line for a shot at the world crown.
    Khan said: "I won't be around at the age of 36. I'll be chilling out and relaxing with my family by then. I've been boxing since the age of eight and I'll want to do something else.
    "I'll peak when I'm world champion and I'll probably want to just keep fighting as the stakes rise and my profile rises. But there will come a time when my body will tell me to stop."
    Last month's lightweight shake-up has played right into Khan's hands with Campbell's shock win over Juan Diaz increasing the possibility the Bolton kid will get his dream of fighting for a world title this year.
    Promoter Frank Warren has promised he will pursue the possibility provided he overcomes Kristjansen and Khan is confident he is ready for the challenge.
    The Bolton fighter said: "They are both experienced champions but that's something I'll pick up in time and I've had quite a lot of experience already.
    "Nate Campbell is a good boxer with fast hands and good footwork and his win over Diaz has left the division open. It's up for grabs.
    "I'm getting stronger all the time as I proved in my fight against Gairy St Clair last time out. I've come through a lot of tests so now I'm just focusing on Kristjansen."
    The 30-year-old Kristjansen has won 19 of his 23 fights, drawing three, but a record boasting just five stoppage wins makes it unlikely he has the power to test Khan's chin.
     
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  2. smoochp

    smoochp Da flyest1 Full Member

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    I'm starting to really like this cocky boy.
     
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  3. PH|LLA

    PH|LLA VIP Member Full Member

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    first its "I'll quit when i become world champion."

    then its "I'll quit after i become world champion."

    I sure as hell hope he doesn't plan on quitting before he becomes world champion.



    Basically the real quote is

    "I'll peak when I'm world champion and I'll probably want to just keep fighting as the stakes rise and my profile rises. But there will come a time when my body will tell me to stop."
     
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  4. PacDbest

    PacDbest Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Khan will surely retire early. He will get his title from a weakest possible title holder. Then he'll meet the real Veteran, it could be pac if they can make the fight. Then he'll get the beating of his life & he'll retire Ala Prince Hamed.
     
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  5. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    I am surprised to read that...:think

    For some reason, it strikes me as meaning: "I don't think I'm the real deal; I just want to get that title to shut people up and show them I wasn't all hype, take my money and leave, before I get exposed..."

    ...never heard any promissing young contender saying he would retire straight after becoming Champ....
     
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  6. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    true, although...some of these "celebrity" fighters tend to lose interest and want to branch out into other things...no?
     
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  7. C Money

    C Money Paul McCloskey Full Member

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    Damn shame!!

    I wouldnt expecthim to fight to 37 years of age, but I'd like to see him leave a leagcy IF HE BECOMES WORLD CHAMP.

    I think the kids a good fighter and he might accomplish it. I just hope he takes the big fight/tough opposition challengers and proves his Championship should he earn it.
     
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  8. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Does he mean World Champ or ABC trinket guy....
     
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  9. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    ABC
     
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  10. kg0208

    kg0208 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well I guess it's his perogative. I think it's a horrendous attitude for an athlete to have.
     
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  11. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Yeah...

    But the thought of becoming the youngest British WC motivates him to improve as fast as he does.

    So...without this crazy ambition, he wouldn't be quite as good as he is.:think

    Watch the "exclusive interview" to see how he thinks about it...

    http://www.itv.com/Sport/boxing/default.html
     
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  12. rendog67

    rendog67 The firestarter Full Member

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    if he is as good as what he thinks he is we may have another pbf on our hands
     
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  13. Chileno606

    Chileno606 Gentleman & Scholar Full Member

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    He'll get exposed before he retires, which willl force him to stick around and prove himself hehee
     
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  14. dan-b

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    Maybe he should just keep his mouth shut for a change & concentrate on actually winning a world title as opposed to talking about it.

    I think it's safe to say we definitely don't have another PBF on our hands.
     
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  15. Carlos Primera

    Carlos Primera Boxing Addict Full Member

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    dlh said he'd retire when he was 30. hopkins said he'd call it a career after 40. i would'nt put much thought into khan's statement. that is a strange mindset though, retiring at an age where most other athletes are hitting their peaks.
     
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