Whose career was in greater jeopardy: Khan's or Wlad's?

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  1. Slothrop

    Slothrop Boxing Junkie banned

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    I was thinking about how Wlad's career looked after he lost to Brewster. Everyone thought he was damaged goods and he was being given guys like Williamson and Castillo to begin rebuilding his confidence. Probably didn't look at the time like Wlad was going to go on one of the all-time great runs through the division. How does Wlad's situation after his third loss compare to Khan's?
     
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  2. Arcane

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    About the same possibly Wlad's situation was worse, at the time Wlad looked like he was finished and he ignored the advise of a lot of people who told him it's time to retire and when you're at HW almost every puncher has the ability to put you away if you have a weak chin but Wlad's recovary is one of the great comeback stories in modern boxing.
     
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    Im english, i really like Khan, i think he will come back from this as he is still young, BUT... i am pretty sure this wont be the last time he see him getting KO'd - his chin is poor and he dosent seem to do the right things in a fight to get him the W
     
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    Wlad I would say.
     
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  5. G Man

    G Man Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad has ability to learn, Khan does not.
     
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    Yeah Khan seems half ******ed.
     
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    Wlad, I think. People just completely dismissed him after the Brewster fight. The prospects of him having a run like this seemed non-existant.

    I think there's a general feeling that Khan, despite his chin, could make some changes and beat a lot of good fighters. I don't think there was that feeling regarding Wlad.

    Whether Khan has the capability to change remains to be seen, although it should be noted that he made significant changes when he started training with Roach.

    I think it could be a good idea to follow Wlad's lead and start training with Manny Steward. Neither guy can fight on the inside but Manny has moulded Wlad to the point where it isn't even a problem.
     
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    Wladimir because he had higher expectations such as ruling the heavyweight division.

    We all know that Khan is overrated as it is.
     
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  9. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    Khan

    He will be fighting in a division full of talent and some decent punchers
     
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  10. TerryESB

    TerryESB The Final Boss Full Member

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    Khan is just as smart as Klitschko is and he can have the same sorta recovery. Khan can get back into the PFP rankings again
     
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    :lol:
     
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    Khan's.

    Khan does not have such vast physical advantages over most of his opponents like Vlad does.
     
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    Similar cases.
     
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    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    This
     
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    Wlad - Has all the physical advantages over opponents. And Wlad has the intelligence to change/adapt in fights. Wlad has amazing ring IQ.

    Khan - Doesn't have the physical advantages. And lacks the brains in fights. He is not in control when hurt.
     
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