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

I'm not sure its a huge "if" for Barrera to survive 4 rounds. Even at this stage he's got a good chin, he's got a defence, he's got ring craft. As long as he does not get too ambitious and sticks to a gameplan he shouldn't really get decimated. Khan is not a huge puncher, he's not unpredictable or varied in that he throws jab-rightcross-jab-rightcross, so a high guard would be key.

Then things get real interesting as Khan's speed starts to just fade a little. Maybe he gets frustrated or complacent after taking an early lead. Opportunities arise for MAB.

 

I don't thin he will get KO'd but I could certainly see him shipping enough punshment that the ref steps in.

 

I don't see that scenario personally. Not unless he gets a big favour from the ref which can't be ruled out I suppose. I just don't see that type of power in Khan, and his offense might look amazing against Oisin ***an but against an experienced head with good defence I'm not sure. He does not throw too many hooks, only occasional uppercuts and no bodywork to speak of. Barrera can be content to block if things start really bad.

And to be honest...every punch thrown is a chance to counter and it might only take one!

Intriguing fight.

 

i respectfully disagree i feel that khan is going to be measured and cautious in his approach for the first 3 rounds before picking up the pace in the middle rounds and maybe with a bit of luck drop barrera before the fights stopped after a barrage of punches

 

This must be good match, theres plenty of differing opinions.

 

Mckinney was an Olympic Gold Medalist. Barrera stopped him.

 

I don't think I'm being unkind, there would be no shame in being schooled by a great fighter like MAB.

Winning an Olympic medal does not mean a fighter can't be schooled. It happened to Audley, and could happen to Khan.

 

If he can do that for the full 12 rounds, he has a fair chance.

 

This fight just makes sense for everyone.

If Amir cannot beat an aging blown up Featherweight, he ain't potential world class.

If Barrera can not beat an inexperienced, weak chinned, Amir Khan, he ain't a potenitial 4 divisional champion.

 

selfkill i respect your opinion and i see where your coming from with half your comments, but you have MABs name underneath your own, theirs no point in saying anything to you which you wont counteract.

 

Don't prejudge people.

I wouldn't be surprised if Khan wins. Barrera is old, hasn' fought a live opponent since Pacquiao, and is not a Lightweight.

However, I think Barrera's superior skills, experience, power, and punch resistance should get the job done.

There is room for arguments, however.

Amir being a Silver medalist does not mean a thing.

 

Yep, I suppose that sums it up.

 

ok i see where your coming from

 

Its worth noting from MABs interview just how long those wins he mentions (Naz, McKinney etc) were.

 

Winning Olympic silver at 17 is quite a feat