Why did Roach take the Barrera fight?

khan has imroved on defense...barrera wont find him...

 

Khan definitely has a ton of heart, I agree.

It's something that many people fail to mention when mocking him, interestingly enough.

 

Khan is a young warrior, just if God gave him a good chin, then alot of fighters would be bang in trouble.

 

no doubt. a majority of lightweights would of stayed on the canvas after the first KO.

 

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Barrera is a name fighter that is fading but a win over him will shoot Khan into a REAL contender.

 

all hail roach..

 

Roach was given a great deal at the "Roach Motel".

 

Roach believed in Khan's abilities/potential, he knows MAB pretty well too.

 

Roach was never really impressed with Barrera. He once said that Bobby Pacquiao could beat him.

 

Roach applied the game plan Pac used against Dela Hoya. Anybody who watched it live will see it.

Khan had the same moves Pac used, even lifting both hands when getting hit. The In and out movement. But it all went well with Khan's superior speed and handspeed.

He evaded most of the shots by speed alone, Yes his chin wouldn't hold out long though. But he gave Barrera a tough time, Khan has reach and handspeed which Barrera could not cope up.

Let's give Barrera a credit though, Even an aging fighter cannot be blame if he still wants to continue. And don't blame the young guns if they want to pit themselves to the legends. Isn't that what you most of guys want right?! Young ones to prove themselves upon the proven.