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

I agree as well. After the licks Khan took from Prescott, Frank Warren wouldn't stick Khan in with anyone who had a good shot. It disappointed me to see people talking about how Oisin ***an would be a good test for Khan.

I would like to see Khan keep his head down and get on with it. Not going on Soccer AM on his way to a Freddie Roach training camp. What has he actually done in the game so far? Olympic Silver medal. None of the medal winners from Beijing have had smoke blown up their arses quite like Khan. He came through at a time when the government needed a poster boy for multi racial Britain which is fine but to a point but he's treated like he has conquered the world already. Nate Campbell would hand his arse to him on plate.

 

Probably because he was 17 at the time, quite an accomplishment.

 

Benitez was a world champ at 17 .

 

i think frank warrens had enough of amir khan.

 

That's a fair point. I just think he's been blown out of all proportion. The British mainstream media don't seem to notice the difference between the amateurs and the pros and the different skill sets required to do well in both. Khan comes second with bigger gloves and a head guard and people assume that he's going to take over the world. It's a very British thing to do. Watch them coat him off if he comes unstuck against Barrera. I don't particulalry blame Khan. If my boss continued to tell me my performance was great even though there was massive holes in it I'd believe I was the world's greatest travel agent, (which I'm patently not but don't say it too loud, I've gota baby to feed). I was surprised Freddie Roach took him on but this is make or break I think. He'll be fighting Irish cabbies if he's not careful, (assuming Oisin isn't a cabby).

 

jeff im gonna be a twat and counter your opinions

Opinion-Barrera Khan will lead the winner into a world title fight, no doubt. Khan wins Nate Campbell will be heavily compensated to vacate. Barrera wins I think Nate hangs on to he title.

I do not think Warren is wary of putting Khan in with Campbell, more the fact that his mandatories would be against guys like Guzman, Marquez, Diaz, Katsidis and so on.

Opinion- Barrera hasn't put in a 'typical Barrera' performance since the beating Paulie Ayala..... wait for it... just short of five years ago.

Barrera was always hit and miss.

Opinion- Barrera has always struggled with fighters who can match his workrate and speed.

true

Opinion- He was outgamed by Marquez and Pacman because he hasn't got 'it' anymore.

They are two of the best fighters in the world. he was competative in both fights.

Opinion- Barrera has neither the attitude or style required to beat Khan. He will be out maneuvered, outworked and may even wave the white flag, pacman style.

although Khan has allot of KO's they are all stopages. he is not a devastating puncher. will khan be able to hit barerra enough times to hurt him. khan has never been near the skills of barerra without a headgaurd on.

Opinion- Just because the WBO still rate Barrera doesn't mean anyone else has to.

who gives a **** about the WBO

Opinion- Barrera Vs Khan could turn out to be a horrible mis match.

this could be true either way


the main fact i am considering is that no matter how much khan has improved, if barrera catches him, which he will, khan will go down. barrera will not let him of the hook like gomez and limmond did.

 

Agreed Barrera is past his prime. Barely over a year ago, Barrera fought Pacquiao in a competitive fight, in which Barrera did much better second time than when they a few years back in which he was demolished by Pacman. Next, Barrera fights a journeymen and does what he is supposed to do TKO 4.

But can someone explain to me why is he considered 'so faded' that Khan who has never even come close to fighting anyone as skilled as Barrera should be able to beat him is now almost a given? Add to the fact that Khan was brutally KOed in 60 seconds only 6 months ago by a guy who everyone thought would be a walkover including the so called ESB experts. I think Barrera will win this easily as Khan has never seen anyone like him.

 

i agree, everyone seems to be forgetting also about khans appauling chin. he hasnt got one. and with all the mistakes he makes i would have thought barrera will have a field day wether he's shot or not.

 

He's also a fairly nice, articulate, good-looking kid who comes across well on the telly. A lot of boxers tend to come across as dull, monosyallbic chavs. This makes a big difference in why guys like Khan get a lot of press, and guys like John Murray - no offence meant to JM - dont.

 

Just wiking it at the moment, i want to be an expert like you.

 

Yeah John Murray does come across as bit of an oaf.