Barrera“I will beat Khan, I’m still a much better fighter than he is".

I have a pet theory on this, I reckon Roach thinks that MAB is so shot that it will be an easy night for Khan. Roach figures that MAB being shot isn't common knowledge outside the boxing community yet so whoever beats him first gets all the kudos and ranking. They want that fighter to be Khan because whoever beats MAB after his next loss will get virtually no credit for it.

Just a theory....;O)

 

To be fair, I can't think of a bigger name. Barrera is the kind of legend who isn't just big in one or two countries. He really is a world-wide legend. On fight night I wouldn't be surprised to see a significant portion of the home crowd backing Barrera, which shows just how legendary he is.

But I agree with what you say:

It IS an all or nothing fight for Khan, which is what makes it so important. If he loses it, even to Barrera, he's going to be looking at 1 win in his last 3 fights, and boxing is often an unforgiving sport to tainted records.

 

That's why I think Warren is cashing out with Khan, because Barerra is such a big name and this fight was bound to capture the attention of a lot of boxing fans all over the world.
When I said Warren could have picked another big name, I meant if Warren really wanted to rebuild Khan's career, he could have picked someone who is definately beatable for Khan who also has a name. I don't see Barerra as a sensible fight for Khan only one fight after the loss to Prescott. That smacks of Warren trying to make as much money from Khan as possible cos he see's the gravy train is coming to a halt.
Unless Gazoc is correct and Warren knows something the rest of us don't about Barerra.

 

i think warren's interest in khan is purely business!!;
it has been since the start,,i don't even think he likes khan!!
khan has been the most marketable fighter in this country since naz,,this is why his shows have been over-stated,over-hyped and as glam as possible....instant bucks for frank,he knows how short-lived khan's career could be ,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,,,,,so,whilst making good moneyfor himself,, he could be doing khan a big favour bringing him onto a big stage early,,,,
with premature superstars these days,, a promoters lifespan with fighters is shorter than ever,,,
boxing wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for the warrens of this world.:smooch

 

lets be honest. the three olympians will probably never replace the revenue khan brought in even if they go on to have successful careers.

degale is just not very likeable and the other two aren't particularly media friendly. none of the three will attract an obsessive following like khan has with a large section of the asian community.

 

Roach doesn't need to waste time with anything less than world class, hence this big test to see if Prescott was a one off.

I just can't see Barerra not shaking Khan. Barerra is really, really durable. I've bet on a MAB KO between rounds 1-3

 

Your ridiculous

 

read again bolton boy,,,,,i'm actually supporting khan!!