Hatton v Khan who would British ESB'ers be backing?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Little Tyson, Jun 21, 2009.


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  1. Little Tyson

    Little Tyson Guest

    I would be supporting Ricky in this fight despite going to both Khan's and Ricky fights. Im not to sure how i feel about this fight happening however. On one hand Amir loses its another loss to his name, against a so called "shot" oppenent. On the other Ricky wins and could potentially stall Khans progression as a lightwelterweight boxer.
     
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  2. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Definetely, Khan. He's young, he actually has a future in the sport.


    I think Hatton should retire.

    I see no legitmate sporting reason for him to continue fighting. His last performance was shambles, I know it was against the P4P king, but it was still a train wreck, he's been on the slide for a while, got rocked by Lazcano, punch resistence is gone, he's only sticking around for the money, IMO.
     
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  3. nulty

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    I personally hope it never happens.

    I think Ricky should retire, however if he fights on it should be against a world class big name (a one last dance sort of thing)

    Fighting Khan does nothing for either man regardless of who wins.
     
    nulty, Jun 21, 2009
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  4. safc1990

    safc1990 Goodbye Bolo :( Full Member

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    Each fighter would be facing their worst nightmare stylistically in my view. I wouldn't mind seeing either man win, not sure who actually would though.
     
    safc1990, Jun 21, 2009
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  5. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

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    I'd probably go with Khan not a big fan of Ricky.
     
    LHL, Jun 21, 2009
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  6. nulty

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    Most likely Khan (it pains me to say that)

    Roach will have the perfect game plan for him. Jab, jab, overhand right, circle away, uppercut, jab, right. Amir at this stage could make Ricky look silly.
     
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  7. onourway

    onourway Haye KTFO1 Wlad Full Member

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    Unfortunately for Khan, he's probably the worst inside fighter in boxing, so he'll always be vulnerable against Hatton.
     
    onourway, Jun 21, 2009
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  8. nulty

    nulty Guest

    Yes but Amirs movement will stop Ricky getting inside. Ricky at this stage just doesn't have enough.

    If the fight happens I hope I'm proven wrong.
     
    nulty, Jun 21, 2009
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  9. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

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    If Khan keeps the distance and throws them quick shots Hatton's eye will swell up like ****. Malinaggi had one looking bad in 3 rounds i think Khan will have him looking a lot worse
     
    LHL, Jun 21, 2009
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  10. Outboxer

    Outboxer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Khan.
     
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  11. Losfer_Words

    Losfer_Words Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good I think he feels he still has something to prove as well- more to himself than us. I just want the guy to retire now, he's achieved a hell of a lot and come up short against two of the greats of this generation- no bad thing about that.

    As for who I'd back- I'm not bothered. Khan has looked very promising since Roach has got hold of him- albeit against ***an and Barrera- and Hatton just seems to be on the slide. That said, Hatton was very good against Malignaggi- people seem to forget this. I'll sit on the fence!
     
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  12. Fat Joe

    Fat Joe Let's have it right Full Member

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    A simultaneous double knockout would be my preference
     
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  13. Mr T.

    Mr T. Member Full Member

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    Malignaggi was crap m8. No punch power at all.

    khan will beat hatton. i reckon khan shud fight malignaggi next :good
     
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  14. TFFP

    TFFP The Eskimo

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    Hatton.

    That right hand he landed on Pacquiao would have knocked young Amir out cold. If he could get in position to land that on Pac I can't see him having a problem getting to Khan either, Hatton's footwork was always one of his stronger points. Plus I highly doubt Khan has the power to get rid of Hatton so quickly so I've gotta go with Hatton when the bout is likely to take place over a decent amount of time.
     
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  15. NO MAS

    NO MAS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think that Khan would smoke his boots........:yep
     
    NO MAS, Jun 21, 2009
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