Barrera-Khan surgery..... let look at the FACTS and OPINIONS

I apologise for thinking you ment Khan could beat Nate. That was an awful insult.

 

The shame of this is, if Barrera beats Khan, then the career of a good young British prospect will plummet.
If Khan beats Barrera he will no doubt be accused of labouring over an old shot fighter (unless its a convincing win which is doubtful).

It would be a terrible way for Barrera to go out too.

Doesnt do too much for boxing does it?

 

Did I say i can school you?, can you read?, dont care about what people like you think or say, that fact is every body has a view thats why we are here on ESB. If you dont agree with what I say then good for you, I dont really give a monkeys nuts.

Khan to win by TKO, inside 8 rounds.

 

Not sure where this all got a bit nuts.

But to be fair Darni, I think the point being made, which was lost somewhere - is that many people come into forums such as these when being relatively new to the sport. Its fine to say I think X or Y, but if someone has been watching/involved in the sport for years then surely their opinion must be at least worth considering.

Now I've disagreed with a number of people on here on a number of different issues, but there are only a small number whose opinions I'd dismiss out of hand. The vast majority on here know what they're talking about and even if you dont agree, it's worth taking what they say on board. In fact, I'd say it even amplifies your enjoyment of the sport.

For example, you say you only like fighters who are powerful or fast. Nothing wrong with that given that they are generally the highlight reel boxers. But as you get more familiar with the sport with fighters and with the specific fights, you will start to appreciate some of the more subtle skills involved. Before you know it Pernell Whitaker will have his poster on your wall!

Back to the point in hand. This is make or break for Khan in the eyes of Joe public. But for boxing fans Khan is in a no win situation. If he's beaten then he's beaten by an old man. If he wins, he's beaten a shot MAB.

Big money, big headlines and I suppose (whether we like it or not) that is all that matters sometimes. I have nothing against Khan and hope he does well. But I'm just not convinced he's good enough to share a ring with MAB.

 

Barrera W UNA 12 Khan

 

id hate khan to beat barrera,one of my fave boxers,watched him pre naz(i cheered like **** when he schooled the gobshite,oh and i not racist)and after naz.
i still can't see him beating a faded barrera,but you never know,fwank might be giving him a mario kinderlin bung:hey

 

i have a bad feeling about this fight, one of my favourite fighters fighting a complete twat who will say he wants a title shot after beating a too old barrera

 

Its about the money at the end of the day, MAB wants to get paid, can't blame Khan.

 

Zoo - Hatton

 

Points taken mate, I was only giving my view on things, maybe some people did not like them. I have been watching boxing on/off for over 15 years, so i do know a thing or two, but I would not say that I am a crazy hardcore fan, but I do love the sport.

 

OPINION: Frank Warren likes to make money...

FACT: Barrera is a MASSIVE name in boxing...

FACT: Amir Khan will become even more popular amongst casual sports fans if he beats Barrera

FACT: Amir Khan [The brand] will generate more money by becomming more popular

OPINION: The risk is by far outweighed by the reward

OPINION: Most people will have forgotten who Breidis Prescott is by the time Khan is given a "world" title.

 

i hope barrera wins although he's not the fighter he used to be with a chin as bad as amirs, it shouldnt be too hard for him