Should Khan have been stopped in round 6

I never want to say Arthur would smash Khan. As said, I thought it would be a fairly difficult one to call before last night. Not easy even now, but I certainly think Arthur would win. It would require him stepping up in weight, but he is already a big SF, so not too big a change for him.

Bit first and foremost is getting through the upcoming fight. Looks like a very decent opponent, so hopefully he comes through. I think he will walk Gogoladze down and punish him up close. Needs to press the fight.

Not sure if I'll make it to the airport on sunday (should he win, touch wood). Maybe though.

 

The ref saw that Khan was fit to continue. He was hurt but he was still coming out successful with his defence and offence. He was firing back and managing to implement survival skills.

It is true that the Commonwealth is an international belt, it's name is self explanatory but it is considered the second major belt behind the British belt. More important than area belts or national titles like the English title. Perhaps a miswording but you get the point.

 

I think Khan is still too green for an Alex Arthur.

 

Khan was in trouble, but nowhere near a stoppage. Limond had his chance and did not take it. I hope Khan has learnt a lesson here. He needs to work on his defence badly.

 

Apologies then I thought you were a long time boxing fan who was being a sore loser because the Scottish guy lost.

Khan was still within the count. In other cases refs would think he wasn't quite with it and stopped it. In Khans case it was confusion with the corner.

 

I just have to clarify that I'm talking about the same point as AllyT also, which is the drop to the knees during the count. I just thought that it might have been something the ref could have considered waving it off over (although I see where achilles is coming from saying it was just confusion on Khans part).

I still think Khan is an excellent prospect. His natural ability is something quite rare. But I think last night took the air of 'invincibility' surrounding him away (which is probably a good thing). Press overhype is never particularly good for anyone in the long-run.

I think he will go on to be an extremely successful boxer, but I still believe that there will be no shortage of heavy hitters knocking on Warrens door for a shot at him now. Would be a hell of a scalp for any domestic or European fighter to hand Khan his first loss.

 

Khan really could have been stopped there and then with the wrong ref.