Amir khan is the man to beat @140..

I've contemplated the exact same thought. In his first 18 fights, it appeared as though he'd learnt very little. How things would have been so different if he'd been with a Roach from the beginning, a trainer who knew exactly how to mould him in to a fighter his potential warranted.

But still, that Prescott lesson came at a good time. It forced the drastic change that was desperately needed.

 

Khan is a world champ. He is supposed to be ready to fight all challengers in his divsion, especially his mando. So the fans should be demanding that he fight Maidana next. However, I know damn well that's not going to happen. I know that they are going to be handpicking Khan's opponents for the foreseeable future. If they're going to do that, Marquez is a good choice.

 

Now with Zab in the mix I think it will be Zab, but I do agree. I think Khan would beat Devon and Tim.....Not easily but I think he's operating with more talent and tools. But based on their comp I'd say Tim has paid his dues just a tad more.

 

So you where do you see Khan in the division? I agree he isn't the 'man' but would you stick him in your top 5? And technically, would you rate him higher than Ricky Hatton?

 

Khan is the man to beat @140 in a sense of Popularity. He's the biggest cashcow in the division so people won't hide away from him if they had the chance.

Beating the other two is a different story. I see Khan definetly beating a guy like Bradley, but not Alexander.

The huge plus for Khan is that even if he did lose in the 140pound division, he has the ability to go up another two weight divisions and fight there whereas Bradley and Alexander are very short and I don't see them going past Welterweight.

 

Khan is definately a top 5 talent. No one can deny that he's a good fighter. However, he's flawed. His promoter will protect him as long as they have to. I haven't seen enough of him to rate him in comparison to Hatton.

 

You know, I suspect the shock of the loss to Prescott was such that all confidence in Khan ever making it to the top was completely shot and I include Warren in that. The match-making with Barrera was just a cynical cashing-out of Khan by Warren in a fight he was never expected to win. Barrera, despite popular opinion was never that 'shot'. Yes, the win was bull**** and a rematch should have been ordered but Frank being Frank took the opportunity to milk the Khan cash-cow just a little more.

 

Hes not the man to beat yet, hes got a lot to do before we can say that, 140 badly needs a tourney, no dodging then

 

Because he holds the WBA belt....If Khan is not ready to take on all these challenges, then he shouldn't have the belt and hold it hostage by fighting light hitters or old past it 135ers.

 

Serioulsy? You think Frank Warren became that apprehensive of Khan's ability? I personally thought the choice of Barrera was a well calculated risk. Yes he had enough in him to beat a nervous Khan that was still suffering from Prescott nightmare, but Warren knew it would do a world of good if Khan managed to surpass him.

 

I admit, he shouldn't even be holding a belt. But him holding a belt, is not the main reason why people want him matched with the best immediately.

A perfect example is Maidana (who is Khan's mandatory). Prior to the Malignaggi bout, Maidana was the guy who everyone here was yearning for Khan to fight. But after the impressive US debut where Khan suggested he fight Maidana and Timmeh fight Devon, those very same people who wanted him to fight Maidana, then began saying **** like:

“Bull****, why should Khan get the easier option in Maidana, whilst Bradley and Alexander have to face each other. Khan should fight Bradley or Alexander”.

See what's going on here? I willing to bet my house, that when Khan does eventually face and beat Maidana, other excuses will be immediately shot forward. Hell, they're even being put forward now!..."Oh, Maidana was always on dimensional to begin with"....."Khan's waiting for Maidana to slip, or take a loss"

 

Seriously, I do. Look at Barrera's previous five fights to Khan. He hadn't been losing to journeymen and then factor in the name recognition with regards to selling the fight the great British public (was it on Sky PPV?). If the intention was to build Khan back-up, why stick him in Barrera one fight down the road from the Prescott fight? Warren is a snake, always has been!

 

bradley and alexander are both much better than him. khan will end up with more than 5 losses at the end of his career even if he is coddled now

 

khan would NEVER fight urango. alexander did and knocked him out

Khan would never figh abregu at 147 , bradley did and won

 

I know exactly what I'm talking about. There are high expectations for all of these guys. Bradley got **** for going up in weight and fighting Abregu. And Nate Campbell could no longer even make 135 when he fought Bradley. Devon would fight any of these guys out there and his last two fights have been for world titles. Kotelnik was not his first choice. Zab said no, Maidana said no, Bradley said no, and we all know Khan won't fight him. The Kotelnik fight is not a great fight, but it's the best they could come up with. If these other guys say yes, Alexander would fight them in a heartbeat. It's almost the same thing with Bradley. Khan on the other hand is being protected. They won't let him fight his mando or any of the other champs at 140.