Delusions of Amir Khan dealt mortal blows

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Jamal Perkins, Sep 26, 2020.


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  1. jm2729v

    jm2729v Active Member Full Member

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    I meant he's currently probably in the top ten PPV draws if he was to fight now but I appreciate the effort.
     
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  2. seansanashee

    seansanashee Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Olympic silver medal, unified world champ at 140 and several massive fights. I would see that he's had a great career and done very well for himself.
     
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  3. Jamal Perkins

    Jamal Perkins Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Id agree he had great heart,hand and foot speed and stamina...the rest is not so clearcut...his skills were good but he couldnt fight on the inside....and his boxing IQ was poor...the amateurish run in when you been hit and reliance on straight arm punches.

    I would call Khan the fighter with the biggest heart ive seen...i do beleive if his chin had been the same the kid would be amongst the very best ever out of Britain.Chin is a factor that cant be controlled....but his poor defence allied with poor IQ shouldve been improved.

    The unforgivable thing in my book is his bullshittery and "im a mayweather/pac type" fight once a year attitude the last 5 years hes pissed away a "legacy" which his type of egoist finds very important.

    In a sense khan struck gold twice....the bbc hype at 17....social media during his prime years...of which he has been one of boxings leading lights.

    He and his wife still hold out hope of striking gold a third type ...by being Britains answer to the Kardashians with a tv show.

    Still you're right financially...and money is very very important to khan....his career has been a spectacular success....i think he will carry on fighting on a veryvsporadic part time level until hes 40 with manufactured events in the middle east
     
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  4. Journey Man

    Journey Man Journeyman always. Full Member

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    Whatever Khan does next whether he boxes or not he can proud of his career. A lot of people bashing him here but there was a time where he was considered the best in his weight class (Bradley wouldn't box him and moved up instead) and he was producing big fight nights regularly.

    I've enjoyed his career massively and think he's been a credit to the sport - he's made mistakes and said stupid things that even at times have made me question why I bother following him, but he's been exciting and one of our marquee names over the last 15 years.
     
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  5. LoadedGlove

    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd like to see Khan retire now. Surely he doesn't need anymore money. Win or lose, he's been great to watch over the years and has raised fortunes for youth charities throughout the UK.
    Hopefully he won't give the narrow minded hate brigade a chance to gloat.
     
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  6. high tower

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    who the hell would watch a tv show about khan and his wife ??
     
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  7. Jamal Perkins

    Jamal Perkins Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You and I may ask this

    But he has a humungous social media following.plus the "interesting" lifestyle as depicted in the daily mail...mean some may find it interesting
     
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  8. Smudge_

    Smudge_ Teak tough Full Member

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    Khan and his wife.
     
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  9. N17

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    Interesting fact..

    Khan last held a world title in 2011.

    Let that sink in, nearly a decade ago and his last world title fight win was against Zab Judah at 140lb, he has never won a world title at Lightweight or Welterweight.


    Yet he constantly talks about himself in the same bracket as Mayweather and Pacquiao, like he is in that group, it's delusional and embarrassing and I hope he just retires now and goes away.
     
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  10. high tower

    high tower Active Member Full Member

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    wasn’t he shagging some 18 yo and sending her racist messages after
     
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  11. Shakermaker

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    I’ve always been a Khan fan and think he’s always had a bit of unnecessary stick. I’d still enjoy the Brook fight in fairness but assuming that’s never gunna happen I’d like to see him retire now
     
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  12. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Did he not have the WBA when he lost to Garcia? reinstated after Peterson failed a test
     
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  13. Jamal Perkins

    Jamal Perkins Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No idea sir.

    Amir has had women throw themsepves at him.by all accounts hes a good guy on a personal level. The trying to get top dollar and bs"ing about a may/pac fighy i spose i find it annoying but hes.just tryna earn top dollar
     
    Jamal Perkins, Oct 2, 2020
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  14. N17

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    Hmmm maybe, still 2011.
     
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  15. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Na bro, that was 2014

    He is still a twit regardless
     
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