Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan speculation & discussion

It won't sell out Wembley.

The reason Froch/Groves II sold 80k tickets was because of the scintillating first fight in which both men came out throwing bombs and there was a controversial ending. In other words there was a big build up, including an exciting first fight with lots of 'what ifs'. Both had a decent fanbase, too.

Although a great match up, Brook vs Khan has not got this level of interest. It has not captured the public's imagination. Brook does not have much of a fanbase. No way it can sell 80k tickets.

 

Up there, though I think Honeyghan v Curry would still eclipse it

 

That's what i'm trying to tell Ashish. Yes Kell is the real deal but prize fighting is more than just being a good boxer, you need to have a fanbase behind you to sell big venues out. Whether you like Khan or not, that guy has a fanbase and the media behind him. He is still the goldenboy of British boxing, despite his losses. Why do you think Kell is still desperately trying to fight Khan, even after winning a title and being the better WW. Khan is the cash cow, that why.

 

guess who can sell out the sheffield arena and guess who could not ,
i personally dont think it will top froch groves but none the less it will still be huge

 

True enough.

It'll happen provided that both stay unbeaten. If Khan does not get the Mayweather fight he wants so bad soon, and I think he said he would give up chasing by the end of January, then it might happen this year. If I were Khan's advisers, it would be the fight I would go for: Khan would make a bomb, there's a world title in the mix and, in terms of styles, it is a relatively easy fight compared to other, more formidable opponents, such as Thurman and Pac. Take Mayweather out of the picture and it is a no brainer if you ask me.

 

that would be froch you mean, pusres and fights should tell you that

khans massive fan base is a myth

and the ones he as aint real boxing fans :bart

 

At the moment, no more than 10-20k tickets. That's a decent gate, but not huge. It would not be on the same level as the 80k Froch/Groves that sold.

 

Agreed, i think this would be a logical fight for Khan to take. Only issue is how badly was Kell injured in the stabbing? He may need more time to get back to proper fitness and may need a tuneup fight in between. Late 2015? Will this be Wembley or MEN arena?

 

So why is Kell still chasing Khan even after winning a title at WW? Why not just go after another titlist or opponent? It's because Khan is well promoted and well backed. He brings plenty of money to the table and is well known in the UK and fairly well known in the US due to GBP. Both have a lot to gain from winning but Kell more so. His profile will take a huge jump should he win and this will be a gateway for him to the US and to the two biggest fights in boxing, Floyd and Pac. He also becomes the new golden boy of UK boxing, displacing Khan.

 

froch is the golden boy of uk boxing hate to break that to you

and that is exactly why kell wants khan to show the world that this kid with his big mouth aint even the best fighter in england , he needs to prove he can beat the likes of brook , porters , thurmans , the ghosts of the division hell even berto man before he is screaming for may and he knows as well as you and me kell ends all that :yep

 

Lol has anyone actually answered the question.

I can't think of a bigger win by a British fighter abroad. That would p1ss his haters off so much, that's part of the reason why so many people suddenly care about who 'deserves' what fight. They don't even want Khan to have the chance (however remote) and the payday.

 

I like and respect Froch very much so i have no problem with him getting recognition and his dues. As for Kell he looks like the real deal and is an exciting WW fighter. If he wins then he goes on to bigger and better things. If the fight happens then may the best man wins!

 

Khan may not be the best fighter in the WW division but if anyone can test Floyd then it's Khan (other than Pac of course). I think this is what scares the pants off his haters. If the unthinkable happens and Khan actually beats Floyd, i fear that they might commit mass suicide

But realistically Khan won't get it and he may fight Kell, depending on Kell's rehab. Either way, it's a win win situation.

 

exactly :yep:good

i just hope khan takes it and does not make a single excuse after it :yep

 

Honeyghan v Curry