Amir Khan v Nate Campbell

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  1. antcull

    antcull Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would you be happy with this as Amirs US debut? Been mentioned according to Steve Kim (not sure of source, saw this in the GF)

    Seems like Nate has completely evaporated from fight discussions on ESB after the NC with Bradley, he seemed to be well on his way to losing that fight anyway but you never know.

    So is Campbell finished in your opinion? Would he give Amir a hard nights work or are Amirs advantages too much for Campbell to overcome at his age and up at 140.

    I think its a perfectly good fight and if Amir could win convincingly it should make a great statement over in the US.

    Amazing how many fighters are being linked with Amir at the moment, he has so many options, I cant wait to see who his first defence will be
     
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  2. Mr. V.I.P.

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    I think Campbell would be too much. Khan has never faced anyone with even decent speed or lateral movement. Campbell would be too big a step up in class. Corley or cornelius lock would be good choices but roach wouldn't put khan anywhere near a southpaw atm.
     
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  3. TFFP

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    Yes it would be a fantastic choice. Campbell is getting on but there still ain't many better pressure/inside fighters at this weight class. It should be perfect for gauging Khan's progress. You can't see his real progress against a stiff fighter like Kotelnik or an actual stiff like Salita.
     
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  4. Jeff Young

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    Khan is going to fight malignaggi next in MSG, most likely...roach was talking about it today, he actually praised Paulie, and said it would be a difficult fight....that being said....

    Khan shutout campbell at this stage....nate is small for 140 to begin with, and when age forces a guy up in weight that usually is not a good sign...I would pick khan in this one by a wide margin...
     
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  5. Mazallan

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    Khan Ko in brutal fashion. Only Mayweather and Pac can beat him below 154.
     
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  6. Decy

    Decy Barely Coherent Full Member

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    And Prescott:D
     
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  7. China_hand_Joe

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    For some reason Nate was 1/2 favorite when the odds on all those potential Khan fights came out.

    Amir was favorite against Marquez, Bradley, Hatton, everyone....everyone except Pacman and... Nate Campbell?
     
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    Khan on points!

    This would be vey very good op for Khan, America would be interested and another established name to his bow.
     
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  9. Jeff Young

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    That's interesting
     
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  10. Dan684

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    I'd pick Khan by KO in a tough tough fight.
     
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    China_hand_Joe, Dec 18, 2009
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  12. Jeff Young

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    I wonder why the odds makers have campbell as the favorite? He has looked like crap in his last 2 fights...
     
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  13. Mazallan

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    He would KO Prescott in a rematch.
     
    Mazallan, Dec 18, 2009
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  14. Farmboxer

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    Khan by TKO or Dec.
     
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  15. royalt0208

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    You do realise that Corley has been knowhere near title contention for about 4 years and lost his last fight to an untested Russian with a record of 10-1-1 he wouldn't even be allowed to fight for a world title.
    And Lock is a Featherweight :rofl
     
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