Where does Amir Khan rank among the all time greats?

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  1. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He just beat Marcos Maidana, so, by the rules of the modern boxing world, that makes him an "ATG". My question is: where does he rank? If you rank him anywhere below top 30, you're obviously a hater who refuses to give any modern day fighter their just dues. I personally think if he beats Tim Bradley he's all but assured a place in the top 10 of all time.
     
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  2. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well played.:D

    I've got him right up there with KT and Cervantes, myself.
     
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  3. kopejh

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    ... let's be real for a second. someone like Randall would have a put a clinic on both these guys. Khan is still developing
     
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  4. Chuggerboom

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  5. Johnstown

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  6. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yea a guy with a grand total of 4 world championship fights in his career should be an all time great.:patsch
     
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  7. Gesta

    Gesta Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I hope that either you are joking or have been smoking.

    :rasta:rasta:rasta
     
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  8. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Top 5 no question.

    He beats a prime Joe Calzaghe (who's in my top 3) as well I think.
     
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  9. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Jeeez some people don't get sarcasm...
     
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  10. PowerPuncher

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    Obviously you're taking the **** but if he does beat Bradley-Alexander winner he will have fully unified the 140lb division creating a new lineage, something I believe only Tyszu has done (off the top of my head)
     
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  11. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If he does that you'd have to say he's top 100 in the weight class.
     
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  12. Foreman Hook

    Foreman Hook ☆☆☆ G$ora ☆☆☆ Full Member

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    Until King Khan wins VS Montreal Duran, he not gonna be in my top 50.
     
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  13. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Too early to be asking this.
     
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