Khan-Judah = Klitschko-Haye 2?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BigBone, Jul 6, 2011.


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  1. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Boring is a realitive term. If not for the hype and KO expectations I think not too many would've called Klit-Haye boring because it had an intensive feeling a huge punch can come at any time from either guy ending matters, and it's not like Haye stopped looking for the opening, Wlad just never gave him. Khan-McCloskey was also labelled boring despite Amir opening up with a zillion punches and Paul having some success getting through here and there.

    So if it will go down as the McCloskey fight, a busy Amir Khan managing not to leave the hole for Zab to blast through, going all 12, would you consider it boring or a good one?
     
    BigBone, Jul 7, 2011
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  2. Clayton Bigsby

    Clayton Bigsby Active Member Full Member

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    Sorry, 'boring' was the wrong word to use. Despite the negativity those fights recieved, I still found them interesting to watch. I, myself, certainly wasn't bored by them.

    And to answer your question, no, I probably wouldn't consider it a boring fight. Khan is active, has a good style, and has obvious flaws to make all of his fights interesting - whether he cruises through them or not.

    So I'll rephrase my initial comment:

    Considering the fact that Khan is nowhere near as disciplined as Wladimir, and can often be too enthusiastic when attacking, I think he will allow his fight with Judah to be more competitive and entertaining to watch.
     
    Clayton Bigsby, Jul 7, 2011
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  3. Darni187

    Darni187 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think the main thing for Khan in this fight is to not over reach and not to over use the right hand too much in the first half of the fight. He needs to break Zab down with the left hand and be very watchful of Zab's counter hooks or uppercut.

    Keep hitting with the left jab, Zab wont like that and then himself come forwards towards Khan to get off that's when Khan should let the right hand go. Also I don't want to see Khan trying to force work or trying to land combos early on, he would be in danger of getting countered doing that aswell.

    I think Khan's straight punching and Zab's low lead should gel well for Khan, the key is to remain cool and watchful in the first 4 or 5 rds I would say.
     
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