Serious question - Could Enzo Calzaghe make Khan a better fighter?

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  1. Fat Joe

    Fat Joe Let's have it right Full Member

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    I say serious question because even though Enzo is Ring Trainer of the Year a vision of Khan on the pads down in Newbridge seems strangely ridiculous.

    I know Enzo talks **** sometimes but he has had a lot of success as a trainer the last few years.

    If he had an opportunity to train Khan, would he improve him as a fighter?
     
    Fat Joe, Apr 29, 2008
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  2. TFFP

    TFFP Guest

    I'm not sure. Enzo's strengths are in the offensive and fitness departments. If you look at his fighters, none would be mistaken for Pernell Whitaker

    Khan needs to work on his defence, his offence is elite in my opinion
     
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  3. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Defence is the key for Khan - I know he has been bashed a lot lately, but I feel a short period with Manny Steward could really help him, then train with one of the Mayweathers.

    Trouble is - could Khan's ego put up with 'not being top dog'
     
    Beeston Brawler, Apr 30, 2008
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  4. dwilson

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    I honestly think Khan will go to Enzo Calzaghe. Not because it will help his career but because Warren say's so.
     
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  5. D-MAC

    D-MAC Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bad move city.

    Rees, Mac, Calzaghe; all big offensive fighters.

    Khan has the offensive game well-sorted at this stage of his career. It's the defence he needs to work on.
     
    D-MAC, Apr 30, 2008
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  6. Tony Harrison

    Tony Harrison Active Member Full Member

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    I agree. Khan already has the tools going forward and watching Rees and Maccaranelli you would be forgiven for assuming Enzo is no defensive mastermind. I would imagine Warren would have the sense to acknowledge this. Didn't he try to convince Joe to seek a trainer of higher merit in the early days?
     
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  7. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Yeh Khan is fit enough and good enough going forward, its defense he needs to improve. No way should he go with Calzaghe.
     
    robpalmer135, Apr 30, 2008
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  8. elle

    elle Journeywoman Full Member

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    Doubt Khan would go with Enzo Calzaghe after some of the stuff he was quoted as saying about a possible Khan v Rees match up - suggested Rees would wipe the floor with Khan and it would be the easiest night of his life!
     
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  9. BIG WORM

    BIG WORM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    nah.. hed make khan worse
     
    BIG WORM, Apr 30, 2008
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  10. faisal

    faisal Hoolios daddy Full Member

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    2 out of his 3 titlest got the living **** beat out of them, and i'm pritty sure the same fate awaited Pryce before they pulled him out
    theres no one in that gym that could provide khan with good sparring, enzo calzaghe is nothing in boxing
     
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  11. dwilson

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    Yep. You can not improve on perfection.
     
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  12. Benjiabc

    Benjiabc The Nottingham Hitman Full Member

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    yer for sure he needs to work on his defence, maybe with manny steward for a little while, enzo would be no help at all IMO:good
     
    Benjiabc, Apr 30, 2008
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  13. ghostlybadge

    ghostlybadge Punch Drunk Full Member

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    he needs a defensive coach which is not what enzo is
     
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  14. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    I have seen enough of Khan now to know that with the right matchmaking he can definitely win a world title however he is also heading for defeat against the top fighters. A lot will depend on how Frank Warren gets him to avoid the stiff challenges. He is along the lines of Oscar De La Hoya basically a flat track bully.
     
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  15. brown bomber

    brown bomber 2010 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    Olu comparing Khan to De la Hoya is like comparing Ivan Robinson to Sugar Ray. Yes he too has two arms and legs but he's no De la Hoya.
     
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