Amir Khan

Post by **Jaime** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:40 pm

Bit of an enigma but he was absolutely devastating in utterly destroying Salita on Saturday night. He is looking pretty good under Roach's direction.

Any comments?

Post by **Big Boy** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:28 am

Yes, he was excellent, and his opponent was far from being a no-hoper. Watch America, he's on his way

Post by **johnnyk** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:30 am

He has the world's best trainer for sure. But he hasn't been really tested yet. He needs to get in with a few Mexican meat grinders to really prove himself.

Post by **Jaime** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:29 am

johnnyk wrote:He has the world's best trainer for sure. But he hasn't been really tested yet. He needs to get in with a few Mexican meat grinders to really prove himself.

True - but Salita was the WBA's No.1 contender. There are loads of really good potential match ups in and around his weight. It's only a matter of time before he finds himself up against a real top class opponent.

Post by **Jaime** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:31 am

And don't forget - he has already beaten Mexican legend Barrera

Post by **PeteC** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:52 am

His name inspires thoughts of legendary figures, leaders, warriors. A publicist's dream!

Pete

Post by **johnnyk** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 1:05 pm

Jaime wrote:And don't forget - he has already beaten Mexican legend Barrera

1) Barrera was 6-7-8 years past his prime.
2) Khan butted him early opening a nasty gash and MAB couldn't see.
3) Fight should have been stopped as a no-decision.
4) Hometown ref let it go 5 rounds so it could go into the books as a Khan "win".
He needs to get on the plane, there's not the same level of competition in England. I'm not sold 100% but I'm open simply because Roach said he's good.

Post by **redzonerocker** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:17 pm

Jaime wrote:Bit of an enigma but he was absolutely devastating in utterly destroying Salita on Saturday night. He is looking pretty good under Roach's direction.

Any comments?

he's a good boxer but i agree a it of an enigma.
he's recovered well from the knockout he suffered against prescott but there still must be a slight worry in the camp.

on the same bill, kevin mitchell took prescott to the cleaners with a unanimous points win & the prospect of a fight with khan in the not to distant future is a formality.

between now & then, both fighters have to step up in class to really stake their claims.
as for salita, he may have been a number 1 contender, but he hasn't really fought anyone of note, & boy did it show

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