prime Amir Khan v Prime Kirkland Laing who would have won prime for prime?

Good thread Mark. Hmm I'm leaning towards Laing.

My rationale is based on no version of Khan would ever beat Duran, which Lang pulled off. Triangle theory should never be trusted in boxing I know.

I'm going for Laing here ud over 12.

 

A fully motivated Laing wins this

 

Khan.

 

I just can't see past the Duran result so on there absolute 'very best day', it has to be Laing for me.

 

Take out the Duran result and look at Laings career. Khan everyday, that's not saying anything against Laing who had a decent career all things considered, it's just that Prime Khan was very good, that hand speed was special.

 

This a really even match. Both have amazing hand and foot speed and terrific skills. Laing though, didn't have a poor chin. At his best, only Colin Jones and Lloyd Honeyghan stopped him. Both were extremely big punchers. I can't see Laing getting chinned by Bredis Prescott, dropped by Willie Limond or wobbled by Michael Gomez. Kirkland was also a big Welter so he is going out reach Amir.
To counter this, Khan carries more single shot power that Laing and didn't have the distraction of some of Kirkland's lifestyle choices. A oft told story describes Charlie Magri grabbing the joint from behind Laing's ear as he walked into the Royal Oak gym. Plus, the version of Duran that Laing beat was pretty awful on the night.
It's a very close one and Laing definitely has the power to knock Amir out but I'm going to go for slick and speedy Khan getting his nose in front down the stretch and winning a tight decision.

 

Can`t remember Laing ever fighting Honeyghan?

 

Good thread for once.

Khan dominates most days, but Kirk had the ability to beat any Khan. That’s my best answer really.

 

My mistake. Just did Boxrec and it was Kirkland who stopped Sylvester Mittee. This getting old is dreadful thing.

 

I know the feeling can`t remember everything thats the privilege of youth

 

Laying was a pretty big welter. He takes Khan.