Why does Amir Khan refused to fight against Kell Brook?

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  1. Work The Jab

    Work The Jab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    AND THE NEWWWW... IBF WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLDDDDDD

    THE SPECIAL ONE... KELL BROOOOOOOK.

    :deal
     
  2. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    Brook is small potatoes
    Khan has been a pro for almost a decade, he wants the elite right now, not some belt holder who has yet to make 1 defense :rofl
     
  3. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    I understand hes called him out BUT whether it happens is another thing. the new cautious khan might not risk it.

    its a natural fight for khan though, he get a world title for it if he wins. Bit of a risk for Brook, who hasn't YET got the track record to face Khan despite being champ, hes only won 1 meaningful world scene contest.
     
  4. lolercakes

    lolercakes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If Hearn carries on picking tomato cans in Sheffield he'll remain a champion but if he grows some cojones and fights threats he wont he for long.:deal
     
  5. madpuppy

    madpuppy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Why doesn't he then rematch Garcia, or is Garcia not elite enough?

    Other than Floyd or Pac, who do you consider big enough fry to Khan to fight?
     
  6. Techniques

    Techniques Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :-:)roll: mmm boxing :verysad
     
  7. ko00

    ko00 Active Member Full Member

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    to be fair to brook he went to the US the fighters home town and came home with the belt thats impressive porter is no A class fighter but he is no slouch either you have to give brook props for that considering the level of opposition beforehand he made his first step up and passed with flying colors
     
  8. Bobthepen

    Bobthepen Active Member Full Member

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    I don't like Brook. I don't think Khan should bother. Legacy? Or money? Brook fight may bring in the latter, but there are bigger fish to fry for the former.
     
  9. lolercakes

    lolercakes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It takes two to tango, Garcia has turned down 3 rematches against Khan now. If its not pac or may then it can be Bradley, marquez or maidana
     
  10. madpuppy

    madpuppy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Have you got any evidence to suggest that Garcia has turned down 3 rematches with Khan?

    Also, Brook is ranked higher than any of the last 3 that you mentioned in the Ring Welterweight rankings. Whilst all 3 are pretty high profile fighters, I have my doubts that fighting them would earn Khan as much money as fighting Brook due to a UK angle. To suggest that Brook is small potatoes and then bring the other three is ludicrous.
     
  11. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  12. lolercakes

    lolercakes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Khan mentioned it in an interview, Garcias dad has said we won't give Khan a rematch many times also in an interview. Its pretty clear that Khan wants it but Angel doesn't for his son, afterall he did say "Son he's picking you apart" during the first 2 rounds.

    As for the fights I mentioned they would do a lot for Khans legacy and status than a Brook fight who really is unproven still, he's only fought 1 world level fighter in 10 years, we still have to wait and see if he can consistently do it at that level.
     
  13. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    yeh.. how did Brookie get that title shot even??
     
  14. madpuppy

    madpuppy Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Garcia himself said that he would be happy to give Khan a rematch as long as the money is right - http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/sport/story/184322.html

    And also using your logic, why should Mayweather of Pacman fight Khan, since it would do nothing for their legacy, right?
     
  15. lolercakes

    lolercakes Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well Mayweather and Pacquiao have been fighting lesser fighters than khan for a while now, they don't care. Khan cares about only fighting the best and Pac and May are willing to fight him. As for garcia I know he would fight anybody but his dad won't let it happen.