If you was Khan's manager would you have accepted the fight against The Special One?

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  1. Super Hans

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    Personally, I would've also rejected it, for a few reasons.

    1- Even those who favour Khan to beat Brook have got to admit there is a chance the Brook would chin him and end matters abruptly. This would rule out any chance he would ever have of fighting the winner of Mayweather/ Pacquiao

    2- Even though Brook v Khan is big now, I think it is still not big enough to fill Wembley Stadium, ala Froch-Groves. Brook is still in the process of raising his profile, and Khan rightfully or wrongfully is known more amongst casual British fans for his failures than his successes, and his arrogance also turns people off him. It would have more in common with Haye-Harrison than Froch-Groves.

    However, I believe they made a mistake going after Chris Algieri, who won't do a lot for the problems Khan has.

    Who they should have gone with is hype job Broner. Khan would be seen as the lesser of two evils in this fight, as d**k head Broner would likely resort to racism in the build up and just be a bit of a t**t.

    In the squared circle there is enough evidence in their fights with Malignaggi, Maidana and Carlos Molina to suggest that Khan wouldn't even break a sweat taking glass chinned Broner apart. And as Maidana proved a win over Broner can catapult you straight to Mayweather, and even if not, Khan would thus earn fans and respect by destroying rodent faced Broner especially if he could lure the hype job to the UK- making the Brook fight bigger.
     
  2. Ducklerr

    Ducklerr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pretty much nailed it. If I was Khan's manager no way I would have fought Kell. Both guys could lose in the next 2 years and that fight will still be there and there will be money to be made. No doubt I would have gone after Broner.
     
  3. ellerbe

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    Yes, you'll call me a brook hater, but I believe Khan can beat him if he doesn't get caught, and Brook's power isn't that proven either. He's not a Keith Thurman by any means. I understand why they would want Brook to build his career up a little bit though, his resume is pretty bad besides Porter.
     
  4. Super Hans

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    :good

    If Khan does get a chance at Mayweather/ Pacquiao, and loses the Brook fight is still on the table, so I can see why he ducked him. He's waiting to see what happens after May 2nd
     
  5. Ducklerr

    Ducklerr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree with this too. I pick Brook over Thurman. Thurman over Khan because he will catch him at some point, right? And I think Brook/Khan is a pick'em.
     
  6. ellerbe

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    What? You'd pick Brook over Thurman? Why??? What are you basing this on? Thurman has a million times more boxing skills than Porter.
     
  7. Ducklerr

    Ducklerr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yep yep :good

    And fighting Chris Algieri is a very good way to make sure you don't lose and ruin a potential Floyd/Pac fight. God I hate boxing sometimes.
     
  8. Ducklerr

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    I disagree. I've watched every one of both man's fights you can find either live (if it was televised) or online (if it's available in reasonable quality). I think Brook is the better boxer and the stronger of the two. Thurman has the clear power edge. But I see Kell controlling him and outpointing him to the tune of 8-4/7-5.

    Edit: I thought you said that Thurman has a million times more boxing skills than Brook. Yes, Thurman's certainly a better boxer than Porter. But Kell managed to look good against probably the hardest type of fighter there is to look good against in Porter. Someone who bum rushes you and is ridiculously strong for the division. I think Brook can box with absolutely anyone on the planet and I can't see Thurman doing enough.
     
  9. ellerbe

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    I see Thurman sparking Brook out, or outboxing him 8-4 lol. We'll have to agree to disagree on this one. I don't see what Brook has done to make you think that, but okay :good.
     
  10. Super Hans

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    Porter isn't the best fighter Brook has faced. Remember when I told you that you need to stop being force fed by HBO & Showtime?

    Rafal Jackiweiz was ranked number 6 or 7 by The Ring when Brook dismantled him, becoming the first man to stop him. Senchenko was also ranked 10th. Which top 10 guys has Thurman stopped to prove his power against?

    You say Brooks power isn't proven, I suggest you watch the fights he has with iron chinned duo Matthew Hatton and Lovemore N'dou and watch the fights where Canelo drags those guys up to 154. Brook clearly hurts them far more and Hatton went on record saying Brook hits far harder at 147 than Canelo at 154 (you know him who you say would KO Pacquiao at the weight).
     
  11. UnleashtheFURY

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    Only special people think Kell Brook is special. He's a good fighter, but nothing extraordinary.
     
  12. Super Hans

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    Didn't you say the same of Porter, that he would dismantle Brook? :think

    I think your opinion of Brook is clouded by your butthurt of him.

    I think you should leave the Brook talk to the adults.
     
  13. Ducklerr

    Ducklerr Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I know you and Hans disagree a lot, but read the post below the one I am responding too. He's right, Brook's resume isn't all complete nobodies like it's made out to be. I think if it goes to the cards Brook will almost certainly win. If Thurman lets it get to the cards is another question.
     
  14. ellerbe

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    You rank Senchenko above Porter? The same guy that got stopped by Paulie? That dude was utter garbage, his claim to fame was beating a shot to **** hatton. Jackiewiz was better than Senchenko and is a decent opponent, but better than Porter? Highly disagree there.

    Oh, and Canelo was how old when he fought Hatton? Like 19?
     
  15. ellerbe

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    Sorry, but stopping Senchenko a guy got stopped by Paulie, doesn't say much to me. He also did it after Paulie. Jackiewiz was also pretty old, a decent win, but not a win to brag about by any means. So he has Porter, and Jackiewiz on his resume, who else? He's supposed to be one of the best in the world right?