Who performs better at welterweight?

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  1. Vano-Irons

    Vano-Irons Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Which of the three best LWW's makes the move up to 147 and has the most success in the future? Or do they all fail at the higher weight?

    I would probably argue that Devon could make the switch up and make it work due to his all round ability and punching power. Im really excited about this kid.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. El Terrible

    El Terrible Active Member Full Member

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    I think Khan, only because hes naturally bigger and not because hes better than the others......cause hes not.
     
  3. Vano-Irons

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    I think his boxing skills have improved since Roach got his hands on him. But i agree i wouldnt say he is the best boxer
     
  4. I think Khan does the worst. Too many punchers at 147.
     
  5. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    I'll agree with the "Khan because of larger natural size" angle.
     
  6. Vano-Irons

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    I actually agree with Crax, i fear his chin may be even more of a liability up at 147
     
  7. bald_head_slick

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    Who knows. They are all on the small side except for Khan, but his chin... Interesting, but I see Bradley jumping up to test the waters first.
     
  8. Leon

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    Alexander actually had his first few fights as a welterweight.

    Khan has the size to make him good at WW. He's fast so the added weight wouldn't slow him down too much. He doesn't hit that hard, and he has a **** chin though. A welterweight without tons of power is Mayweather, but his chin isn't **** and he has great defense to cover his AZZ.

    Bradley is the smallest, and he doesn't hit so hard.

    I went with Devon. Guys who moved up to 147 were successful there, he started off at 147, so who's to say he can't do it at 147?
     
  9. Keueng

    Keueng Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My guess goes to Devon... he is the most ripped of them all so making 147 would not make his body too soft.
     
  10. 46and0

    46and0 It's irrefutable. Full Member

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    Devon Alexander. Bradley is too small and Khan has a Glass Jaw.
     
  11. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    Well, with that added weight Khan could train his legs and neck a lot more, helping his chin out. It's allllll relative.

    All three of them are in pretty damned impressive physical shape. It's kinda hard to say "most ripped" when they're obviously all in a similar peak condition.
     
  12. Keueng

    Keueng Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Devon is also the more natural athlete, slim muscled, so the extra weight wouldn't slow him down to much
     
  13. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    Devon is also the only one there without any delusions of fighting $ or pac.
     
  14. Vano-Irons

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    :lol:

    not yet. Watch this space if he beats Kotelnik :D
     
  15. Vano-Irons

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    Im surprised so many people have voted for Kahn in this 1. Surely his chin will come into play up at the bigger weight? I realise he was last dropped down at lightweight and he very drained making it, but would his chin improve a vast amount to avoid a KO? I have my doubts