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[*singingtheblues*]

Contrary what I've been hearing, Amir Khan didn't prove the critics wrong re his chin on Saturday, he did the exact opposite. Yet again it was clearly evident that he was susceptible to even the most unspectacular of punches, which almost robbed him of a deserved victory.

However, what he did demonstrate was great courage and heart. He was out on his feet on more than one occasion towards the end of the fight, but he fought through it and claimed a well deserved unanimous decision.

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I gained lot of respect for Amir Khan on Saturday.

 

[conormcfc]

Another feather in Khan's cap is that he accepted Maidana's request of the bout being fought with 8oz gloves. The Nevada state rules are usually that with any fight that takes place at 140, both fighters must use 10oz gloves. Credit to Khan for accepting that stipulation and giving Maidana a huge advantage.

 

[ono]

Contrary what I've been hearing, Amir Khan didn't prove the critics wrong re his chin on Saturday, he did the exact opposite. Yet again it was clearly evident that he was susceptible to even the most unspectacular of punches, which almost robbed him of a deserved victory.

However, what he did demonstrate was great courage and heart. He was out on his feet on more than one occasion towards the end of the fight, but he fought through it and claimed a well deserved unanimous decision.

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I gained lot of respect for Amir Khan on Saturday.

I don't know about that. He took an awful lot of flush power shots from a guy with 27 ko's in 29 wins. I think he proved that his punch resistance is a little better at 140 than it was at 135. Still don't think he has great punch resistance, but i don't think it's as bad as many thought.

 

[ono]

I put this in the Khan tread.

"Well the 1 thing I would love to see now from Sky now is for them to show the Devon Alexander and Tim Bradley fight live on Sky Sports thats going ahead late January. It will kind of build up to a potential fight to see who is the best at 140 for once and for all. To be honest 140 has the fighters to do a Super 6. I honestly would love to see a Super 6 at that weight division. Khan , Maidana , Bradley , Alexander and 2 from Ortiz , Peterson , Kotelnik or even at a push McCloskey. All young fighters who would match up well against each other."

No doubt about it another Super 6 will be made again and in this division it has the fighters who are young enough to do it. I dont see why Golden Boy are trying to rush a fight with Money thats just daft and I honestly think Money may well call it a day the more I think of it.

That's probably why they're after the fight with Mayweather. He won't be around forever, and Khan vs Mayweather would make a shit load of money.

 

[conormcfc]

They took away the merged posts thing it seems, good news!

B-Hop plays hide the belt with Pascal's WBC title...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wsukmUUGpE&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Father time about to catch up with Bernard on Saturday methinks.

 

[leighton]

I put this in the Khan tread.

"Well the 1 thing I would love to see now from Sky now is for them to show the Devon Alexander and Tim Bradley fight live on Sky Sports thats going ahead late January. It will kind of build up to a potential fight to see who is the best at 140 for once and for all. To be honest 140 has the fighters to do a Super 6. I honestly would love to see a Super 6 at that weight division. Khan , Maidana , Bradley , Alexander and 2 from Ortiz , Peterson , Kotelnik or even at a push McCloskey. All young fighters who would match up well against each other."

No doubt about it another Super 6 will be made again and in this division it has the fighters who are young enough to do it. I dont see why Golden Boy are trying to rush a fight with Money thats just daft and I honestly think Money may well call it a day the more I think of it.

That's probably why they're after the fight with Mayweather. He won't be around forever, and Khan vs Mayweather would make a shit load of money.

I think we all know if Mayweather fights on he has bigger fish than Khan to go after so I think that is a long way from happening. I honestly feel he is behind Pac , Martinez , Cotto and even Tim Bradley I would class as having a better chance of fighting Money ahead of Khan. Put it this way I said it before whoever wins the Alexander v Bradley fight could end up getting the Money fight. American great v American future great if Alexander wins it could be marketed in the US and it would sell big numbers.

 

[JoeMercer'sWay]

Khan/Maidana on Sky Sports 3 now.

 

[conormcfc]

http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ap-mayweather-vegasscuffle

LAS VEGAS (AP)—A Las Vegas judge has issued an outstanding arrest warrant for boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. on a misdemeanor battery complaint alleging he poked a security guard in the face several times.

Las Vegas police Officer Bill Cassel said Thursday that the warrant issued Dec. 8 requires Mayweather to turn himself in or face arrest at any time.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Tony Abbatangelo signed the arrest warrant for Mayweather after a Dec. 7 hearing, then immediately recalled it. It was reinstated after prosecutors complained Mayweather had received special treatment.

The battery allegation stems from a Nov. 15 confrontation over parking tickets between the undefeated champion and a security guard outside Mayweather’s home.

Mayweather faces a a six-month jail sentence and a $1,000 fine if convicted.

 

[leighton]

http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news?slug=ap-mayweather-vegasscuffle

LAS VEGAS (AP)—A Las Vegas judge has issued an outstanding arrest warrant for boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. on a misdemeanor battery complaint alleging he poked a security guard in the face several times.

Las Vegas police Officer Bill Cassel said Thursday that the warrant issued Dec. 8 requires Mayweather to turn himself in or face arrest at any time.

Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Tony Abbatangelo signed the arrest warrant for Mayweather after a Dec. 7 hearing, then immediately recalled it. It was reinstated after prosecutors complained Mayweather had received special treatment.

The battery allegation stems from a Nov. 15 confrontation over parking tickets between the undefeated champion and a security guard outside Mayweather’s home.

Mayweather faces a a six-month jail sentence and a $1,000 fine if convicted.

Its fucking bullshit if he goes down for that. Crazy shit poking someone in the face yet you get people who would do a hell of a lot worst than that and walk away freely. This reminds me of Steve Collins court case.

Collins was working for Irish tv at the time went to get into the National Boxing arena were the fight was on. He was stopped by a security guard outside the venue saying he wasnt aloud in. A bit of pushing about and Collins in self defence punched the gaurd in the face. It went to trail twice first case favoured the Security gaurd then just a couple of weeks ago they retrailed and they favoured in Collins case. Collins claimed the man knew who he was and was trying to scam him for money. Collins was cleared of everything.

So going by the Collins case then Money should walk away from this without any charge can you imagine. Money in the nick what you in here for I poked a security gaurd in the face. It is another security gaurd trying to make a quick buck on Money.

 

[ono]

That's probably why they're after the fight with Mayweather. He won't be around forever, and Khan vs Mayweather would make a shit load of money.

I think we all know if Mayweather fights on he has bigger fish than Khan to go after so I think that is a long way from happening. I honestly feel he is behind Pac , Martinez , Cotto and even Tim Bradley I would class as having a better chance of fighting Money ahead of Khan. Put it this way I said it before whoever wins the Alexander v Bradley fight could end up getting the Money fight. American great v American future great if Alexander wins it could be marketed in the US and it would sell big numbers.

Nah, not having that. Bradley and Alexander don't really sell tickets. Like it or not, Khan can sell out the MEN fighting a complete bum over here. There would be much more interest in a Khan - Mayweather fight than there would be in a Mayweather - Bradley, or Mayweather - Alexander.

Even Martinez is unlikely to happen. There's actually a great chance that Martinez could face Cotto late next year. In fact i think that is what is being worked on. I think the ship has sailed for a Mayweather - Cotto fight to be honest.

Mayweather would be well interested in fighting Khan.