Why would Barrera fight Khan when he's the mandatory for the WBO title?

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  1. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    Its weird because Barrera was Nate Campbell's number 1 contender and all he had to do is fight a tune up.

    His last fight was supposed to be for the interim title, but nonetheless, with that win Barrera became #1.

    Why is he fighting Khan? ... a win gets him nothing, a loss puts him in the back of the bus.

    Who do you guys got in this fight?
     
    fitzgeraldz, Jan 16, 2009
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  2. sean

    sean pale peice of pig`s ear Full Member

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    because there is more money fighting khan than there is fighting campbell.
     
    sean, Jan 16, 2009
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  3. AbbasKhan6428

    AbbasKhan6428 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    if it makes more money, it makes more sense. btw i just noticed barerra has had about 70 fights in his career and amir khan has done 76 round in total. this just sounds wrong
     
    AbbasKhan6428, Jan 16, 2009
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  4. BobDigi5060

    BobDigi5060 East Side MMA Full Member

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    Campbell will be busy and Barrera needs to stay active. Khan will get him some decent money and with his experience it seems worth it. Better to get a good payday against a guy who is pretty green rather than fight some tomatoe can for chump change.
     
    BobDigi5060, Jan 16, 2009
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  5. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Barerra is being paid a lot of money so Warren can put his name in Khans "win" column.
     
    GazOC, Jan 16, 2009
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  6. mattress

    mattress Boxing Addict Full Member

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    As everyone else has stated, MONEY.
     
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  7. BremnerBomber

    BremnerBomber Guest

    Money, Money, Money
     
    BremnerBomber, Jan 16, 2009
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  8. bmf95b

    bmf95b Boxing Fan Full Member

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    Money
     
    bmf95b, Jan 16, 2009
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  9. mattress

    mattress Boxing Addict Full Member

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    And he wants to try that old British delicacy fish 'n chips.....after he picks up his large pay cheque.
     
    mattress, Jan 16, 2009
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  10. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Show me the money.Plus it shouldn't be such a hard fight if he still has it.
     
    catasyou, Jan 16, 2009
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  11. imp4pdabest

    imp4pdabest Guest

    Makes more money w/Khan.
     
    imp4pdabest, Jan 16, 2009
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  12. Damo1712

    Damo1712 Boss Full Member

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    Maybe he sees this as a tune up fight,if he has khans name in his win column its a big step back into the bigtime!!
     
    Damo1712, Jan 16, 2009
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  13. Borincano

    Borincano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    How Barrera is number one contender for the WBO after being inactive for so long and coming to the LW division? Campbell is fighting in Sunrise, Fl where there has been no major title fights ever. No disrespect to Sunrise, Beenie. Fighting Khan in the UK in a huge venue and for big bucks, I take fighting Khan.
     
    Borincano, Jan 16, 2009
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  14. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    Barrera fights a rising, dangerous, overhyped powerpuncher which if it happens brings him more dinero than most fights out there and would make a statement that he's not done yet. A victory by Khan would be huge for his resume and show that his fire is not put out yet and Roach is doing a good job with him. killing 2 birds with one stone. I personally don't think there should be shame losing to someone like Barrera, but a hungry lion like Khan a loss would mean he's not ready at the championship level and would get torn apart by Diaz, Marquez or Campbell. Depending how Khan performs, I wouldn't mind the loser of Marquez-Diaz fighting Khan if he performs well.
     
    elchivito, Jan 16, 2009
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  15. fitzgeraldz

    fitzgeraldz And the new Full Member

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    I thought the point of coming back at lightweight was for a chance at history ... I can see fighting a tune up fight and have nate campbell fight on the same card to set up the fight.
     
    fitzgeraldz, Jan 16, 2009
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