Amir Khan't

[IanMcL]

Can't find another thread.
Stayed up and watched, hoping he could turn back the clock and prove to be the naturally bigger man, of the two.

Sadly, he looked more frail than a solid, Crawford and got battered a bit, before taking one in the goolies.

That probably saved him, from further punishment, although he did clonk Crawford, a few times.

Career at an end, would be best for Khan.
Thanks Amir. Good luck.

[bobinho]

Knew he was on a hiding to nothing. Took a way out when it was offered. Didn’t really want to be in there anymore. Payday, nothing more.

He’s got skills, or at least he did when he was a bit younger, but his jaw has always been made of crystal. Shame really, could’ve been a great if he could take a shot.

[IanMcL]

Not so sure his jaw was weak. More a case of a consistent and easy to spot flaw, which gives a free hit to any fighter swift enough and with a punch.

To his credit, he got up.

[theroyaldyche]

Amir khunt

Fight brook. Get a payday. Get beat then retire

[fanzone]

Amir khunt

Fight brook. Get a payday. Get beat then retire

Beat off Brook? What in Brooks last handfull of fights says he would beat Khan (I dont like Khan but Brook has been gash at best in the last few years, and in allhonestly never really great)

[theroyaldyche]

Beat off Brook? What in Brooks last handfull of fights says he would beat Khan (I dont like Khan but Brook has been gash at best in the last few years, and in allhonestly never really great)

Brook would ruin him

He keeps avoiding him

[AlargeClaret]

Khan in his prime would eat Brook for breakfast , though i could see KB stopping in if they got it on now . He needs to retire though now , had some great fights and fought some world class fighters . Quite why he took the Crawford fight is anyone’s guess ? Crawford will be a “hall of famer” in time and is a true best in world pound for pound imo . He was dominating Khan , AK looked like he struggled with the switch style and I think he took the low blow as a chance to bow about reasonably gracefully . Khan always seems a decent northern lad to me and I hope he doesn’t chase a last payday

[IanMcL]

Sadly, they all chase a last payday and to relive the adoration.

Just that it ends in tears.

[Damo]

Brook would ruin him

He keeps avoiding him

Yeah, he ducked Brook, took the easy option against the p4p best fighter on the planet

[FactualFrank]

Khan in his prime would eat Brook for breakfast , though i could see KB stopping in if they got it on now . He needs to retire though now , had some great fights and fought some world class fighters . Quite why he took the Crawford fight is anyone’s guess ? Crawford will be a “hall of famer” in time and is a true best in world pound for pound imo . He was dominating Khan , AK looked like he struggled with the switch style and I think he took the low blow as a chance to bow about reasonably gracefully . Khan always seems a decent northern lad to me and I hope he doesn’t chase a last payday

I think Khan has been vastly overrated in his entire career. He came onto the scene and fought average at best fighters. In fact, I'm sure I remember reading that his unbeaten run didn't involve any fighter that they themselves were unbeaten. His opposition were not much to write home about. The first time he did come up against someone undefeated - he lost, which I think was Prescott. And Prescott was past his best then and his career dropped off.

[Damo]

I think Khan has been vastly overrated in his entire career. He came onto the scene and fought average at best fighters. In fact, I'm sure I remember reading that his unbeaten run didn't involve any fighter that they themselves were unbeaten. His opposition were not much to write home about. The first time he did come up against someone undefeated - he lost, which I think was Prescott. And Prescott was past his best then and his career dropped off.

He has fought the very best throughout his career. I can understand people criticising his defence etc, but to say he has fought average fighters is just bizarre.
The list of boxers he has faced is as good as any British fighters in the last 20 years
Edit to say the Prescott defeat was an absolute freak, once in a lifetime bingo shot. He was robbed by the judges v Peterson. Was doing very well v Garcia before his defence let him down and boxed the ears off a much bigger Canelo before he got caught with a huge shot.
Khan is disliked by casual British boxing fans for some strange reason, but I cant think of another fighter from these shores who has provided as much drama and entertainment as he has, for both good and bad reasons

[FactualFrank]

He has fought the very best throughout his career. I can understand people criticising his defence etc, but to say he has fought average fighters is just bizarre.
The list of boxers he has faced is as good as any British fighters in the last 20 years

You mean like Garcia, Peterson, Alvarez and Crawford? Probably 4 of the best fighters he's stepped in the ring against and lost them all?

[Vino blanco]

I won't miss him, when he's gone.

[FactualFrank]

I won't miss him, when he's gone.

Me neither.

[Damo]

You mean like Garcia, Peterson, Alvarez and Crawford? Probably 4 of the best fighters he's stepped in the ring against and lost them all?

I bet you supported Hatton who lost against Mayweather, Pacquiao, and Senchenko

[FactualFrank]

I bet you supported Hatton who lost against Mayweather, Pacquiao, and Senchenko

Let me know which bookies took your bet on.

[willsclarets]

I don't understand the vitriol towards Khan, he's a former world champion and did so at a time when Britain weren't producing as many world class fighters as they are today. He's been exciting to watch throughout his career, and been brave with it. Moving up a weight to face one of the best boxers on the planet in Canelo was almost suicide, especially after rehydration the guy was huge in comparison. In defeat he boxed really well, but mostly he got dogs abuse for his "glass chin" afterwards and not the appreciation he deserved.

[Right_winger]

Khan’s big problem is khan himself and his arrogance,

Always in exciting fights and a very good boxer but just never have the physical ability to be at the top level.

The brook fight has long past it’s sell by date and I think even now Brook still walks away with the W after laying out Khan cold. Brooks timing and khans mental weakness will ensure that Brook connects with some heavy leather and Brook is heavy handed.