Khan/Barrera, Why is everyone Bitching about this fight being made ?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Solid Chin, Jan 16, 2009.


Page 2 of 4
  1. Addie

    Addie Myung Woo Yuh! Full Member

    42,502
    401
    Jun 14, 2006
    Great post. :good
     
    Addie, Jan 16, 2009
    Addie, Jan 16, 2009
    #16
  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

    113,044
    48,171
    Mar 21, 2007
    When you go 1-1 at commonwealth type level and then land a legend like Barrera it's always going to leave a bad taste for most fight fans.

    The idea of Khan wondering around with Barrera's scalp makes me sick frankly. He doesn't deserve the chance. You could argue that Prescott does.
     
    McGrain, Jan 16, 2009
    McGrain, Jan 16, 2009
    #17
  3. Jack

    Jack Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    22,560
    67
    Mar 11, 2006
    Agreed.

    If Khan wins, then the fact the fight was made will disgust me. If it's a warm up fight for Barrera, then fair enough, but if he's so far gone than Khan get take him, then it will be one of the most undeserving wins in a career I've ever seen.
     
    Jack, Jan 16, 2009
    Jack, Jan 16, 2009
    #18
  4. Solid Chin

    Solid Chin Concrete Wars Full Member

    3,953
    0
    Oct 30, 2008
    I appreciate your post.

    But then if you feel he doesn't appreciate a shot then please answer me this.

    If his next fight was against a bum then what would you say then ?

    Would you be content to see him fighting another bum or would you moan about him not being put into the ring with someone who would give him a proper fight ?

    Also, in boxing its very well known that you dont get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

    SC...
     
    Solid Chin, Jan 16, 2009
    Solid Chin, Jan 16, 2009
    #19
  5. jonny_plant

    jonny_plant New Member Full Member

    20
    0
    Feb 9, 2008
    i think this fight is really interesting and wil be a good bench mark for khan to gage his abilty , win/lose or draw
     
    jonny_plant, Jan 16, 2009
    jonny_plant, Jan 16, 2009
    #20
  6. djc1289

    djc1289 Member Full Member

    254
    0
    Sep 6, 2008
    Khan isnt good enough for the world stage. he is ganna get KOed then thts it over for him.. all eyes r on Saunders, DeGale and Gavin
     
    djc1289, Jan 16, 2009
    djc1289, Jan 16, 2009
    #21
  7. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

    113,044
    48,171
    Mar 21, 2007
    I'd be dissappointed. But that's not the issue here. The issue is the way money and backing denotes a fighter's path of progress rather than merit. People don't like it. Here is an extreme case where money and backing land a fighter who is 1-1 at a reasonably low level (average) in his last two fights can land a legend for his next fight. Seeing young fighters given the chance to wear the scalp of a great past-it fighter is a part of boxing. But it is nice if those involved in the fight would actually earn that shot.

    Khan hasn't done that. It is absolutely reasonable that he is held accountable in the court of public opinion for that.

    This fight is a disgrace in my opinion. A "bum" would have been similairly dissapointing. The perfect fight? Breidis Prescott. But I don't think we'll be seeing that any time soon. Do you?
     
    McGrain, Jan 16, 2009
    McGrain, Jan 16, 2009
    #22
  8. warrior85

    warrior85 R.I.P THUNDER Full Member

    11,865
    3
    May 30, 2007
    im gonna go to this fight purely to see barrera fight in person,if mab has got 10% of what he had 2 years ago,khan is getting schooled.
     
    warrior85, Jan 16, 2009
    warrior85, Jan 16, 2009
    #23
  9. finalfight

    finalfight Boxing Addict Full Member

    6,706
    1
    Dec 5, 2008
    Seems Khan and his handlers are now attempting the Joe Calzaghe method of hand picking fighters with a great history whom they perceive to be 'over the hill'. I don't think Barrera should have been picked if they seriously want Khan to win though.

    Alot of people, particularly in the UK, dislike Khan for has cocky attitude and constant harping on about money and his legendary skills in the past. In recent interviews however he has been much more subdued and slurs alot when he talks - almost like he's punch drunk. I think the KO from Prescott has either still got him rattled or knocked some of the cockiness out. It certainly didn't knock any sense into him as choosing Barrera flies against this!

    Can't wait to see the fight though. Barrera wins as soon as Khan is tagged.
     
    finalfight, Jan 16, 2009
    finalfight, Jan 16, 2009
    #24
  10. DOM5153

    DOM5153 They Cannot Run Forever Full Member

    12,340
    1
    Jan 9, 2009
    of course ya gonna get hit at some point but when khan is wobbled he fires off wildly in defence, he might not deserve the chance but prescott is fighting some blown up featherweight so what does that say about his ambition, if anyone is 2 blame for khan who might or might not deserve his chance its barrera for giving a young talent a chance, u cant fault the man for that
     
    DOM5153, Jan 16, 2009
    DOM5153, Jan 16, 2009
    #25
  11. AbbasKhan6428

    AbbasKhan6428 Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,810
    0
    Jun 2, 2008
    khan has earned more fans before turning pro than most boxers do in there whole career. he bring £££££ everytime he fights, barera will earn some ££ and if he's happy to fight khan when khan isn't his mandatory than no1 else is allowed to hav a third opinion
     
    AbbasKhan6428, Jan 16, 2009
    AbbasKhan6428, Jan 16, 2009
    #26
  12. Solid Chin

    Solid Chin Concrete Wars Full Member

    3,953
    0
    Oct 30, 2008
    Well I can see where your coming from and to answer your question I dont think we would see a Prescott rematch but I think if Khan looks impressive against Barrera and manages to stay on his feet a Prescott rematch looks like the next step because Khan cannot take a back step now, he has to keep on fighting top level opponents and I for one wants to see Khan avenge that loss and it will be tough for him to face the man who took his heart and his chin that night.

    Khan will find that if he beats Barrera, the pressure he will be under to face the man who beat him will be overwhelming.
     
    Solid Chin, Jan 16, 2009
    Solid Chin, Jan 16, 2009
    #27
  13. DDA365

    DDA365 Gatecrasher Full Member

    1,591
    1
    Nov 29, 2008
    Everybody on here always bitches every time a fight gets made.

    I dont they like the idea of boxers boxing, its much better to just announce what they think would happen if 2 boxers met, and then theres no need to have the fight at all.

    Some on here would even rather the Pacquaio - Hatton fight doesnt happen unless Pacquaio gets slightly more money. I dont know why they care about Pacquaios money, I'm pretty sure hes got enough to put food on the table.
     
    DDA365, Jan 16, 2009
    DDA365, Jan 16, 2009
    #28
  14. Blue145

    Blue145 Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,060
    1
    Sep 3, 2008
    It will be a good fight, I just don't want to see Kahn getting any richer for doing sod all, so at least this is a challange even if he is shot.

    can I remind you a shot Gomez, thats right Gomez did to Kahn, a shot MAB will kill him.
     
    Blue145, Jan 16, 2009
    Blue145, Jan 16, 2009
    #29
  15. Cobbler

    Cobbler Shoemaker To The Stars Full Member

    19,216
    2
    Dec 10, 2005
    I missed the part where you reconciled the two completely contradictory 'Barrera has only been picked to give Khan a name win' and 'Barrera will win easily' threads of your arguement. Possibly because you didn't...
     
    Cobbler, Jan 16, 2009
    Cobbler, Jan 16, 2009
    #30
Page 2 of 4