Brook v Khan - Who is the A side?

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  1. Nicksp1976

    Nicksp1976 Member Full Member

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    Khan has come out today saying he wants to fight on the same card as Brook and he is the bigger name and will sell more tickets. Do people think that is the case?
    Personally I think Khan has been running from Brook for years and I see Brook KO Khan with a devastating chocolate brownie.
    Khan will have a big Muslim following however he has been out of big boxing for a few years now and I think Brook has overtaken him as the biggest name so Amir needs to stop thinking he is great when everyone knows he has the worst chin in boxing.
    Also I can't see either agreeing to be on the same boxing card next time as they will both want to be the main event.
    Khan needs to stop running and stop making excuses and just fight Brook. If he is as good as what he thinks then beating Brook will give him a platform for a World Title challenge but we all know his career will end flat out on the floor with Brook celebrating over him!!!
     
  2. Gomo

    Gomo Active Member Full Member

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    I'd say brook, but only just and only because he has been more active lately. Khan is a draw there's no doubt about it.
     
  3. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Its a difficult one...i suppose it really is 50/50.

    A few years back i couldn't wait for them to fight...now not so much.
     
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  4. ozzi

    ozzi New Member Full Member

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    it is obviously khan and the fight only gets made if khan gets a bigger slice of the pie (around 60/40), especially if he beats broner before, its cash out time for khan, 2 nice paydays and retire maybe a 3rd depending how brutal these fights are
     
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  6. Scissors

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    I think it’s 50/50. Khan was the A side but his inactivity and Kel’s recent PPV journeys sort of even it up. Kel can turn around now and say he brings the money in too. One thing I’ll say in Khan’s favour is that as soon as his comeback was announced people thought it could’ve been PPV (they were moaning but the suggestion was still there), there was no such suggestions for Brook - Rabchenko.
     
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  7. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior VIP Member Full Member

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    Khan undercard had recent ticket sellers he did not sell that venue out on his own
    any one thinking that is deluded
    Khan ran to Brooks promoter yep that joke outfit matchroom
    Matchroom as made brook the a side imo
     
  8. phil rowe

    phil rowe Member Full Member

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    who in their right mind would suggest khan vs lo greco to be on ppv, especially as the undercard wasn't great
     
  9. delboy82

    delboy82 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Its Khan still prob always will be. Casuals are the difference between a big fight and a massive one. Both are just as popular as the other within the boxing world everyone knows who they are. However amongst the casuals its Khan.

    When it comes to boxing casuals are the difference between a big fight and a massive fight. Its quite clear that to the overall audience and general public included that Khan is the A - Side.

    I think the majority of boxing fans would favour Brook, but really wouldnt surprise me if it was the opposite wiht the casuals.
     
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  10. Scissors

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    Nobody suggested it but as soon as it was announced the question was asked multiple times on here “is it going to be on PPV?”
     
  11. phil rowe

    phil rowe Member Full Member

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    those people are idiots then, i know there have been some dodgy ppv's but if anyone actually thought that could be ppv needs their head examined
     
  12. Scissors

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    It’s more to do with that’s what’s expected from a Khan fight.
     
  13. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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  14. Cally

    Cally Sand...sand... nothing but sand! Full Member

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    Khan hasn't held a belt for donkeys years now. Kell is recently dethroned and is/was a ppv fighter...

    Interest has waned a little for this matchup being held off so long, both approaching the final hurdle of careers...

    Has to be a 50/50
     
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  15. phil rowe

    phil rowe Member Full Member

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    when was the last time a khan fight against an average opponent ppv?