Andre Berto vs Amir Khan @ 147 for IBF title??

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  1. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think this would be a good level fight for Khan's debut at 147 and a chance for Khan to become a 2 weight World Champion.

    Whats you guys think?
     
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  2. GazOC

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    Berto KO. And I don't rate Berto!!
     
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  3. gazanta

    gazanta Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I reckon khan puts it on him and berto sees stars
     
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  4. Right Hook

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    Berto by KO within 8 rounds
     
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  5. 53 and counting

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    Berto ko
     
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  6. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    Have to go for Berto here..
     
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  7. mugen82

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    Khan on Points, as long as he can avoid the big right hand.
     
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  8. Flea Man

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    Khan would stop him. Too fast, he'd catch Berto early, and then flurry him to a stoppage. Berto is cack.
     
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  9. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The 2 most exciting fighters in the planet according to HBO...:think

    Khan needs to avoid getting tagged in the early rounds before Bertos workrate tapers off. Khan UD.
     
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  10. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Khan by stoppage for me too.

    He's just a better fighter.
     
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  11. sg85

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    Khan speed > Berto's power.

    Berto is too flat footed and wouldnt be able to catch Khan with heavy shots.

    Would be Calzaghe - Lacy all over again.
     
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  12. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    I would play it safe and say Khan on points, we dont know if Khan can crack as far at 147, because hes not even a big puncher at light-welter, and Ortiz who is a harder puncher than Khan couldnt stop Berto:good
     
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  13. sportofkings

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  14. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    :think

    Some mixed views so far, Berto does have power in that right hand, but we know how good Berto is at 147.

    How will the move up effect Khan? will it improve his power? will the more weight on his legs help him to further improve his chin? and can he retain his handpeed?

    I think move up will improve Khan all round, I think from the offset Khan has always been big for his weight, and I feel 147 is made for him and Alex will do a great job in helping Khan put on the right type of weight the right way, in the right places.

    For one to help Khan retain his handspeed and to further improve his punch resistance and help improve his power they will not add much to Khan's upper body to help him retain his speed his key asset, they will add weight/muscle to his still skinny legs to help improve his punching power and punch resistance.

    At this point I will pick Khan to win on points, but not ruling out a Berto KO win.

    This would be a good fight.
     
    Darni187, Sep 4, 2011
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  15. Vano-Irons

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    Erm, is this the same Berto were talking about? He looks ok trading, but I think Khan would bamboozle him with his speed, darting in and out without getting tagged much. So long as he avoids the big right hand, it's an easy night work work Amir
     
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