Is Khan elite?

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well, is he?
     
  2. MVC!

    MVC! The Best Ever Full Member

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    NO, you even called him a B level fighter.

    No one thinks Khan is elite. He's a glass jawed fraud.

    Elite fighters don't get starched as much as he does.
     
  3. jim jim

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    elite nobhead
     
  5. Just Rik

    Just Rik Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well, I'll first give the definition of elite I like (nevermind it's the only one I know, lol) Elite is the capability to beat anyone you are put in the ring with, I think he has that. Unfortunately, neither Pac or Floyd will fight him to find out. But, I think everyone can imagine Khan beating everyone around him below that level at least, and if Floyd or Pac don't fight him for us to find out his true potential how can we really ever know?
     
  6. ImBetterThanJoe

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    His skills are elite
     
  7. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    He looked elite at one time, same as Maidana, or Zab Judah. Now, I think he's a gatekeeper. Those losses to Garcia, Peterson, and Prescott put some real doubt on just how good he is. I think he needs to avenge those losses before he can be considered elite again.
     
  8. abuffy

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    he wouldn't be able to beat bradley or brook. so no
     
  9. northpaw

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    He has elite level speed. There is absolutely nothing else about him that is elite.
     
  10. punisher

    punisher Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    After he beats someone elite.
     
  11. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    Has the ability to out-class everyone in his weight class right now...but once a big punch lands on him all that is lost.
     
  14. beachie17

    beachie17 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No he needs that one great win to be elite
     
  15. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I define elite as the very best, the P4P fighters not just some titlist or top contender. Khan is world class but he's never been elite.