Is Khan's peak of his career not over yet?

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  1. hofbrau

    hofbrau Well-Known Member Full Member

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    “I’m not even at my peak yet.” he said

    Khan’s peak of his career was when he defeated Zab Judah last year in July. Since then, that peak
    has disappeared with Khan losing his last two fights looking both fragile-chinned and flustered.

    If Khan hasn’t reached his peak then why didn't he showed some improvement over his
    losses to Peterson and Garcia as well as his shaky performance against Maidana?
     
  2. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's not his talent that's hurting him at this point in his career. It's the way he fights. He needs to start using his heighth advantage to his advantage. He's smart to leave Roach. Nothing against Roach, Roach is best with come forward presure fighters. That style dose not work for Khan.
     
  3. Thatman

    Thatman No respond troll pactards banned

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    Been over since Prescott.
     
  4. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    He can still win titles... want's to redeem himself @ 140

    and wants to try out 147

    Still got 2-3 prime years left in him (after that he will drop off uber fast since his style relies on speed and fitness)

    (He said he wanted to retire at around age twenty eight.. So i expect him to be around till he's 29
    I think he likes boxing more than he himself realises. But unlike many boxers atleast he understands the harm this sport can do to your body.

    He will have to be in some more wars if he wants to redeem himself - as he iwll be fighting tough opponents who all now know his weaknesses.
     
  5. the_truth

    the_truth Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Khan will do better with someone like Steward. In his past few fights he was fighting a style that is not suited for him. He needs to learn to engage when he has to. Khan has potential to become a top fighter in his weight class again, but he needs to be a lot smarter in the ring.
     
  6. TheHitman81

    TheHitman81 Road Warrior Full Member

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    He needs to get in with some hard punchers and survive first. Looking at your corner all puzzled when your legs are wobbly is not a good sign
     
  7. Porgeous Porge

    Porgeous Porge Well-Known Member Full Member

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    dont really know, he is how old? 27, 28? guys got time on his side

    Wlad Klitschko had a rough late 20's but then found himself

    the guy is a great physical specimen and has good boxing qualities

    all he needs to do is fix a couple things and get his confidence back

    not saying he will bounce back or anything but its very possible he repairs his career
     
  8. Big Left

    Big Left Boxing Addict Full Member

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    he young and we can not possibily know for sure, but it might well turn out that Khan is past his peak.

    some fighters peak young like Tyson and Vargas.

    some guys peak really late like Glen Johnson and Wlad.
     
  9. HeavyT

    HeavyT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he will be remembered for unifying the IBF and WBA titles. He'll be able to cherry pick others, but he'll always run into someone better
     
  10. Fellonblackdays

    Fellonblackdays Active Member Full Member

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    Unsure he does as others have said need to start fighting a fight where he uses his height to an advantage and boxes more smartly.
     
  11. prelude

    prelude Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Khan can still improve and get better with the hope of Gorilla Glue.