Watched his interview today on Bunce's show and Khan didn't seem his normal confident self. I'm not talking about what he said, more his demeanour and body language. I think the scare Gomez gave him has knocked a bit of that cockiness out of him (not a bad thing really). He still came out with a few pearlers though: Talking about Murray - "I'm above domestic level now", despite being dropped and hurt to the body by a blown up SFW who's seen better days. Do you think you will be a world champion by the end of the year Amir? "Oh yeah, definitely, definitely". He'll have to get a move on, it's August already.
Khan talks the talk and so far has only walked the walk of a British / Commonwealth level we have never see him fight a world class fighter yet and there is every reason to believe he would lose when he does fight a geniune world class fighter
He needs to move up to domestic level now - not downwards to domestic level. What has he done to convince anyone that he is above domestic level - win the fabled WBO interalphabetty strap, or the now meaningless Commonwealth title?
He was asked would he like to fight Murray and he said he would but he's past domestic level nowatsch . He said he wants to fight top 10 fighters :nut .
He meant international("I want to fight some Americans") when he's not even faced the top domestic/continental fightters yet.
He said he wanted to fight top ten guys.. he said he has moved above british level.. Sounds confident to me..
I'd love Amir to be successful, but this is so true. If he hadn't had the silver and the hype there's no way anyone would still give much credibility to the idea he can be a real world champion.
If Khan and his team truly believe he is above domestic level it begs the question why John Fewkes was apparently offered the chance to fight him next....
Elle you're nearly always the voice of reason. Amir certainly has talent but I do fear the worst in terms of the way his career is directed.
i actually posted a similiar comment on FWs website. I wonder if it will get approved. i'm sure Fewkes would have been built up as some kind of undefeated fringe world class prospect if the fight was on
I think Khan will now realize the mistake he made in resigning with Warren. The kid's ambitious and wants to fight a good level of opposition but Warren keeps feeding him low level opponents.
Thanks Dan. I agree - Khan is an immense talent which is why it is so frustrating to think that he may not fulfil his full potential.
Khan will be buzzed and stopped on his feet the first time he steps up into the world of the PAcquiao's and Diaz's. He got dropped by Drilzane, a guy with 0 KO's.