Anyone Else Think Khan Has a Better Shot Than Most?

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  1. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Let me start by saying I am a HUGE CRITIC of Amir Khan. I think he is overrated and has always been. He hasn't beaten many good opponents in their prime outside of Maidana and Malignaggi. I do not think he deserves this fight at all.

    However, I think Khan has a better chance than many fighters due to his speed. I know Khan is glass jawed, but Mayweather hasn't had a legit KO/TKO in 6 years. Speed is really the only way to beat him outside of landing a lucky shot. Khan has great speed and good boxing skills. I don't think Floyd can stop him but I think it can be a close fight in terms of a boxing match.
     
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  2. Alcaldemb

    Alcaldemb Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nope. Floyd is a couple of levels above Khan.
     
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  3. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Khan's speed is irrelevant in this fight because Mayweather has a lot of speed also. If Mayweather was slow it would be relevant. Not sure why people keep posting this as a reason Khan could have success :huh
     
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  4. Kush

    Kush Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Mayweather by ko. I doubt this fight happens next
     
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  5. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I don't understand that logic. That's like saying Tua couldn't beat Tyson because Tyson had greater power, or vice versa whatever. The point is, it's an attribute that could cause a problem. When Mayweather fought Judah, he struggled at times because of his speed. You aren't really going to outbox Floyd, but speed could trouble him.

    Just a thought.
     
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  6. willcross

    willcross Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree with this statement. Having fast hands and dodging your opponents fast hands are two separate things. Entirely possible to be able to do one without the other. I think Floyd will do ok. But I think he prefers to fight predictable brawlers over boxings.

    1. It's more entertaining.
    2. It favors his skill set more.
     
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  7. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. Floyd is also fast and much smarter. Khan would get frustrated with Floyds accuracy, and like every other fighter Floyd has faced, will stop throwing punches. Floyd can fight in a phonebooth and we already know Khan can't.

    It would take a fighter like Paul Williams, Manny Pacquiao or someone like that that throws volume and doesn't get frustrated when they don't land 40% of their punches.
     
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  8. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    If he wins a round then he has already done a better job than Ortiz, Guerrero and Canelo

    LOL
     
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  9. Jonesbones

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    No way, might last bit longer due to running,but Floyd is truly levels above Khan , Danny Garcia deserves a shot before Khan , i say let Khan v Garcia 2 happen at welterweight winner fights Floyd, makes sense.
     
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  10. shanahan14

    shanahan14 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    There is the *****. Be real at least, Canelo won a few rounds, I had him winning 3-4.
     
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  11. derrick

    derrick 6ft4 215 bring it on Full Member

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    Khan has no chance at all with his glass jawed ass. Mayweather is just taking another safe fight he knows he can win as always.
     
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  12. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    If he were with Roach and Ariza maybe ..
     
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  13. Kid Cincinnati

    Kid Cincinnati GOOD BOY NATION Full Member

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    I'm not saying Khan would win, but his speed and volume would give Floyd trouble. I've always been skeptical that Floyd would take that fight. Plus Khan is not a big draw in the US.

    Danny Garcia fits the Mayweather profile much better. Slow plodder, low ring IQ, undefeated, coming up in weight. A draw in the US. Angel would be a star on 24/7. Floyd would shut him out easily. That's a potential Floyd opponent.
     
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  14. Sweet-D-Willy

    Sweet-D-Willy Tha Realest Full Member

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    not if he gets KO'd, which is likely..
     
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  15. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Khan could cause him some problems. Would be an entertaining fight.
     
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