Khan unified Lithweight champion by end of 08?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by dwilson, Mar 9, 2008.


  1. dwilson

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    Khan and Warren must be pissing themselves at Diaz. Once one door closes another opens eh Warren?

    We all thought Khan would bide his time and take an easy WBO shot but now Diaz has been exposed as just a little fat hype job Khan can make his move for the title.

    It is no forgone conclusion that Khan will dominate the division but it looks wide open now.
     
  2. T.C.W

    T.C.W Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Khan is ready for anybody at 135 except Pac man.
     
  3. Dude

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    Suspect chin will always be following him around.
     
  4. Scotty78

    Scotty78 Active Member Full Member

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    Just posted a simaler thread ! , yeah i expect Khan will take full advantage of this.
     
  5. dwilson

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    Im usually a Khan hater and would not have given him two cents to beat Diaz before last night but now I have been swayed by the poor division and can not see why Khan can not dominate at the weight then move up to join another weak division.

    He has the suspect chin and I really hope im wrong but I can not see him not going round and destroying hte division.
     
  6. Scotty78

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    It will certainly of given Khan and his camp a boost of confidence , Khans dreams of been champ in 2008 look better then ever , i am suprised Diaz lost though , was'nt expecting that. Khan continues to improve and should now be very well placed for a title shot , makes his next fight against that Dane look pointless.
     
  7. Dude

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    That fight was already pointless.
     
  8. Scotty78

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    I agree , but the Dane holds a high WBO ranking , thats why he was picked for a KO.
     
  9. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    It's much too early to write off Diaz or Campbell. Khan is underdog against both...
     
  10. kurt2006

    kurt2006 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Warren will go for the easy option to get the title then as many defences against 3rd rate opponents, just like he did with Hatton. The ony time Khan will get a unification shot is if he threatens to leave Warren.
     
  11. dwilson

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    Yep but when you look at the guys out there in the division it looks a lot less intimidating. They all look like second rate guys now and even the belt holders are hardly wow. Diaz finally looks like a guy Khan can beat.
     
  12. Decebal

    Decebal Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Nah!

    Enzo looked like he had a devastating hook to the body, great speed and movement, and look what happened when he stepped up! And Enzo was experienced! Khan has never fought ONE puncher or pressure fighter yet.
     
  13. dwilson

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    Yep. I know but before last night I would have bet my ass and eight pints of blood on Diaz stopping Khan brutally. But now the myth of the indestrucable Diaz has gone I can not help but fall into the Khan hype trap.

    There are so many un answered questions about Khan that a list would take all day to make but he has got talent and a clear shot at a title and little on form top class opposition.
     
  14. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well, Warren's probably thought that even if Diaz was a punching machine, his light volume punching vs. the amazingly quick and very well conditioned, powerful Khan would favor his fighter. Think about this: Amir is a lot quicker, I feel stronger, and I think as good in fighting 12 rounds as Campbell. And Diaz never really caught Nate with a volume of clean punches - therefore he couldn't break him down, and one cut (caused by a punch) was enough for Campbell to take control... The anti-Diaz game plan was always there, just a guy with a great defense (very few clean shots landed on Nate, he slipped a lot of punches) and offense was needed...

    So Warren probably thinks: Geez, this Campbell guy with his great punching power, vicious body and head combos and 1145 punches (more punches than Diaz usually throw) is a bigger threat to Amir because Diaz just can't throw ONE ko punch, while Campbell can throw HUNDREDS!

    So even if getting a deal with King fighter Campbell would be easier (are you sure?), Nate is a lot more dangerous for Khan because of his style... A guy with Juan's speed and punch output, very good head movement to slip punches and great KO power... that's not a fight what Warren wants believe me...
     
  15. dwilson

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    Yep but big problem is Khan has zero defence still and can be hurt by relative soft punches. Of course Warren is gonna back his man and now looks a decent time to step up and get him moving. I still think Khan will come a cropper but his managment must be singing doolally right now.