Steve Bunce: Khan will beat Petersen so easily it won't even be funny

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Earl-hickey, Feb 26, 2012.


  1. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    That piece with Johnny Nelson on Ringside didn't fill me with confidence that Khan understands,or can execute, what he needs to do in a rematch to make it plainer sailing.

    Still, I think he'll probably win on points.
     
  2. @ Earl

    Because Peterson wasn't consistently effective until the 7th round, being 4-2 down at the HW point, plus a KD.

    Assuming Peterson comes out with similar tactics to the 2nd half of the first fight, it's up to Amir to make the switch.

    Peterson isn't going to beat Khan by boxing, he's slower on his feet and less flashy, which won't impress the judges, plus Khan isn't likely to apply pressure anyway. It's up to Peterson to drag Khan into a fistfight and do the better work.

    In a sense, Khan is all wrong for Peterson's natural style, but he's the more versatile fighter who can alter his gameplan to take away the opponent's strength.

    A fighter like Hatton would absolutely shred Lamont, he could meet him in the middle and drown him in a war, or box in a calculated manner in circles as he did against Vince Phillips and win a lopsided decision.
     
  3. DrMo

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    Because he didnt really have success until the 2nd half of the fight when he just started walking Khan down as Amir slowed down a little.

    Now he has a gameplan that worked if he uses those same tactics for 12 rounds then he might be more successful this time.

    If he uses his jab more, cuts off the ring, goes to the body early & applies educated pressure then Peterson could win again.
     
  4. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    Yeah, I mean what I think is that Petersen will pick up where he left off, i.e start the rematch with the tactics he had success with second half of the fiht.

    I think the main thing for Khan as i say is conditioning, bodyshots, block the uppercut and clinch.

    He should NOT be running backwards and wasting nervous energy again, go to lamont imo, use the jab to keep him outside, brawl a bit and then clinch when lamont gets up close, throw combos and sit down on his shots and bodyshots, thats just me though.
     
  5. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    Let me add too, Khans footwork is sub-par, he doesnt have the footwork to dance around and use the ring, he just doesnt.

    He also needs to quit this running bs. Khan has the ability to have a fight with lamont at times, he can stand toe to toe and beat lamont to the punch time and time again, but i just dont know if he has it in him.

    When khan starts sprinting backwards, looking unsteady, flailing about, thats when it all goes to ****, in the first fight i was screaming "don't panic" at the screen when he would do that. Lamont isn't mike tyson, Khan needs to fight him without using the bicycle because it just makes matters worse.

    He reminds me of Dirrell at times, when he sets up and has a go he looks great, as soon as the bicycle comes out he looks awful.

    i'm not saying stay rooted to the spot, but use movement to good effect, not sprinting around and getting trapped on the ropes, claim center ring and keep it off the ropes
     
  6. I agree.

    There's no guarantee that Khan will be able to come up with a new plan and be able to implement it.

    Peterson should go to the body from the first bell, use the jab (to the head) on the way in and go with straight rights to the body, then left and right hooks once he gets in close.

    I'd only use short punching to the head to be honest, depending on what kind of guard Khan employs he's not the easiest to tag with anything decent from range - once he's in close that changes.

    As I've said before, it's the sort of fight that Khan can win, and win well, but I expect Peterson to have his hand raised again.

    If I had more confidence in Khan's punch resistance that's what I'd advise him to do. Back Peterson up and work from there.
     
  7. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    I think Khan can take a shot, his chin is alright at least at 140, and Petersen is no banger by any stretch, I think Khan doesnt have confidence though, he goes too all out to prove he can take a shot with silly games he plays and that stupid arm raising tripe he copied off Pacquiao.
     
  8. DrMo

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    One of Khan major issues is that he never relaxes & cant conserve energy. He just bounces around, circles very wide, throws a lot of flurries & stays hyperactive until he tires. Once tired he cant fight the same way & he runs into problems against pressure fighters.
     
  9. Earl-hickey

    Earl-hickey Boxing Junkie banned

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    :deal

    He needs to relax and learn to effectivley clinch

    two simple things will make him a lot more effective.
     
  10. liger05

    liger05 puroresu fan 4 life!! Full Member

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    Khan should win but his inside game sux and I think it will be close again
     
  11. Llanlad

    Llanlad Active Member Full Member

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    It amazes me that people think Bradley avoided Khan .

    Bradley avoids Khan but not the Pacman ? .. yup that makes a lot of sense. :huh

    I know which one i would rather avoid ..

    Khan is above average at best and hes going to be well found out over the next couple of years ..

    IMO .. hes career at the top is going to be a short one .. in two years he will be just another talented fighter that did not quite back up his own boasts .
     
  12. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    bradley beat more active dangerous fighters with better record ie covincingly on points, stoppages whatever, khan just as the the ref jumping in very prematurely holds and runs imo bradley always as been above khan with less funding
     
  13. zeppelin

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    Khan wins this easy.
     
  14. miguel2010

    miguel2010 His hands are his weapons Full Member

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    No matter what plan Roach comes up with Khan will **** it off he does not listen.
     
  15. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    I think he does, but just can't focus in the ring. He's consumed with nerves.