Amir Khan retired in the next 24 months??

I think its a possibility.

He's achieved his dream of been a world champion. His chin is too suspect to take on any of the big names anywhere near there prime, or to engage in a spot of unification. So what is Frank Warren promotions going to do to maintain his superstar status.

The only way I can see him progressing any further then 24 months is by trying to 'beat' Calzaghes 'impressive' record of defences.

The problem lies in the fact that Khan is a PPV fighter allegedly. How on earth is he going to be able to convince the fans into purchasing these less then stella events?

its very apparent that FW seems to see a PPV future in his olympic signings. I think it will become extremely common for them to appear on Khans PPV undercards. They will then eventually get to 19-0 and fight for WBO or maybe WBA titles and thus become PPV fighters in their own right.

However I cannot see khan lasting. Like Naseem before him he has a caring family who probably would rather he quit once he reached financial security. Khans next loss, unless it is to Hatton will result in retirement- i'm almost certain.

The prescott loss has been swept under the carpet and Prescotts subsequent defeat this weekend must have served as some relief for Khan who will now probably have no requirement to 'clear his name'.

Warrens matchmaking policies with his top fighters aren't really about building a legacy, they are about intelligently prolonging a fighters earning potential. 70-30 match ups that tantalise the fans with what could be, rather then what is.

As soon as Khans training starts to suffer as a result of lack of motivation its over, and I just get the impression the way Khan was talking in the post fight press conference that he has climbed his mountain.

 

Why is it silly? Its got nothing to do with Warren nor do I say anything derogetory about him in the post.

Answer me this- What next for amir khan? Where do you see him in 24 months time? :good

 

I think he is hugely ambitious but I think he only ever wanted to be a world champion- and he has done it.

 

OK fair play thats your opinion and it sounds promising.

Please don't immediately write off what I say as hate. Trust me I hate neither Khan nor Warren, I was pleased as punch for Khan but its a controversial statement that inspires conversation. Thats what we're here for isn't it. :good

 

How long do you forsee PPV with Khan? I really can't imagine anyone paying for a normal defence. Barrera- there's a angle, Kotelnik- there's an angle, First defence- whats the angle?