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02 Feb 2016 18:36:47
Canelo alvarez vs amir khan at 155 set for may 7th. khan's career is over
1.) 02 Feb 2016 18:46:24
Bubye Khan!
{Ed001's Note - not expecting a Khan win then?}
2.) 02 Feb 2016 19:41:22
He's going to get smashed. That chopping right hand that he does is going to make Amir do a silly dance in the first round.
3.) 03 Feb 2016 15:21:28
This fight a joke. Props to kahn for accepting it and fightin canelo but other than that wtf is going on at golden boy and the wbc does canelo just get to pick weights and fighters he knows he has an advantage at? Can't wait for ggg to ko him savagely tbh u think he will vacate if he's forced to fight gennady
4.) 03 Feb 2016 19:00:40
This is all about money for Khan, he will make more money by being sparked by Canello and still get a big pay day for getting sparked by Brook. Khan is no doubt an excellent boxer but we all know his chin is made of glass, boxing at middleweight is a joke. I would bet my mortgage on most of the top 10 british middleweights would bang Khan onto the canvas. It's clever by him, a massive payday and excuse when he gets put asleep
5.) 03 Feb 2016 20:47:57
He doesn't want the embarrassment getting sparked by brook imo he thinks he's leagues above brook for some strange reason. Aye u r spot on ali he already has his excuse if he gets flattend he will have to hit and move for any success but canelo to big to strong and whn he lands it's curtains
6.) 04 Feb 2016 08:55:41
It's at 155lb's for some reason which suggests Khan is pushing for it too for me.
I think it's easier for khan's ego to get beaten(sparked) by canelo in 6 and get tons of cash than get decent money and beaten by a british rival(who may ko him)
This just smells of a money matchup. (will this also be khan's 4th career ko when he loses? I don't think there's any real coming back from 4 ko losses,so hope he gets a good pension fund.
personally I think he's running scared of a packed welterweight division and canelo is probably keeping himself ticking over for GGG I think they're trying to delay that another year so the ''hype'' builds
{Ed025's Note - i agree bob that its about money with the canelo fight, khan has got financial trouble(god knows how) and 2 pay days against canelo and brook will sort him out..
7.) 04 Feb 2016 09:12:41
I didn't know Khan had messed up his finances 25. I thought he had some sweet long term sponsorship deals to keep him tied over. It's amazing how many boxers(atheletes in general) do this crap time and again.
{Ed001's Note - they invest their money badly. Khan is currently trying to set up an extremely posh gym in Dubai, which is not cheap. It will take a few years before the investment will break even, let alone make money, so that will drain his finances. I am sure there are a number of other similar projects he is involved with. This is why so many footballers end up broke. They make millions but are not satisfied to just save those millions and live off the interest. Instead they invest to make more money and most of the time they end up losing money, at best they end up making less money than they would if they had just left the money in a high interest savings account usually. Greed is the issue, they are never satisfied and always want more.}
8.) 04 Feb 2016 14:26:48
Well I'm not a fan of Amir,but I hope it works out well for him. I saw Lee Hendrie talking to Clarke Carlisle on a documentary about how he lost everything investing in houses and taking on too many mortages expecting to still make a decent career in championship and league 1 level,but it never materialised.
The worst ones to hear about are when they give the money to the hangers on and develop the addictions.
{Ed001's Note - the sad thing is it is their own fault. They make the wrong choices so often.}
9.) 13 Feb 2016 19:52:34
Thinking about this Khan fight What makes Khan thinks he can win this fight. I agree Khan is more skilful but Lara and Mayweather are excellent boxers and both out boxed Canelo. Lara lost a split decision that many thought he should have won. Khan isn't going to knock Canelo out and even if he hit and runs like Lara did, he isn't going to get the decision. Canelo vs ggg is the next super fight and Khan is just an easy pay day on Mexican holiday weekend. I just hope Khan doesn't get hurt, because to me he's going in with a bigger fighter who on the night will weigh at least 2 weight class higher. Khan as stayed away from punchers since Garcia Flattened him, for 1 reason only, the big payday. He knows Canelo is going to win he doesn't even have a punchers chance as they say, because he doesn't hit harder than anyone Canelo has faced. Canelo hits harder than everyone Khan has faced. `I think Khan must have money troubles as the Ed says. He knows the Brook fight is still there for him even if Canelo destroys him. Most Americans and Mexicans think this is a bad mismatch I for one agree
25 Jan 2016 10:09:43
So apparently Khan wants £10 million to fight Brook,while Brook only receives £2.5 million. If they were to fight as a guarantee. What world does Khan inhabit?
No title,a glass jaw that's led to 3 ko's and he's not headlined a decent fight for a ppv in years and loves a good undercard,it's almost like he still think he's the star he was in 2007.
I would love to see Brook KO khan
1.) 25 Jan 2016 13:40:25
Brook would 100% KO Khan, probably with in 2 rounds.
2.) 25 Jan 2016 17:25:52
i think your kidding yourself mate, brook is not in the same league as khan for me and I would be surprised if khan even took the fight, brook would not be able to cope with the speed of khan.
{Ed001's Note - he doesn't need to cope with the speed, just one hit and the arrogant knob will be out cold as he can't take a punch.}
3.) 25 Jan 2016 23:09:34
There's now an embarrassing video of Khan and mayweather ringside for Guerrero vs Garcia with Khan trying to call out Floyd,the man is pathetic.
{Ed025's Note - not a fan then bob?.. :)
4.) 26 Jan 2016 09:09:14
Not of either of those 2 fighters. I just don't like it when fighters run their mouths but then don't back it up,yet are still hyped up.
To give Khan credit where he'd due he's accurate with his punches and his hand speed is phenomenal. BUT every time he comes up against a fighter that can walk through his punches, and use decent timing,he gets wobbled.
I really liked the Khan that was an amateur he seemed humble at first,but then clearly his yes team got into his head. He crashed his car into 2 people and didn't seem at all remorseful(even when the man killed himself from depression) You just didn't get that sense from Amir,he then crashed his car into an old lady and then got caught speeding at double the limit.
onto the fight ed25 I don't know much about brook I watch him on and off and his performance vs Porter was composed as he picked his punches,his timing was ok and footwork good. Khan probably troubles him with his speed in the opening few stanzas but I think Kell figures him out,and khan as he usually does in long fights will gas at around round 9. I think asking for a 4:1 split for the fight as is being reported is ludicrous and smacks of outpricing personally.
For what it's worth as well,the kidnelan rematch on ITV before he turned pro only served to highlight how corrupt boxing is when khan won an amateur match he clearly lost. Watching that fight was a turning point for me on realising how corrupt the fight game is.
{Ed025's Note - there is no doubt that the fight game is corrupt bob, i seen khan v kindelan at the olympia in liverpool and have been a massive fan since as you say his hand speed is excellent and doubt brook would be able to handle it..
16 Jan 2016 09:07:38
So David Hayes fight tonight is on the comedy channel dave in the UK. Bit of a random choice.sure there are a few jokes in there for ed001 to make ;)
Tbh not heard much of this mori?guy. But having seen the weigh in. It looks like he signed the contract got his big payday and didn't bother to train. I 3xpectnhaye to blast through him going by the way they look like they've trained.
{Ed001's Note - it does seem the ideal place for Haye to be fair. Very odd though.}
1.) 16 Jan 2016 15:46:12
I watched a few highlights on youtube of De Mori most of the people he fought were fat, slow and blowing after a round and a half.
I really don't think this will last long and you are pretty much right Bob, he's going for his payday. He's said himself that he's never been given the opportunity to fight a big name and this is his chance to make some money.
2.) 16 Jan 2016 21:55:26
Well that's that then.
{Ed007's Note - Absolute garbage.}
3.) 17 Jan 2016 01:48:52
It's funny though. Guy thought he was coming over here to knock him out and retire.
Haye vs Whyte next?
4.) 18 Jan 2016 09:08:29
Whyte would be a waste of Haye's time and quite frankly Whyte doesn't deserve a crack at Haye,they are miles apart. Haye may want another warmup fight though as clearly that wasn't a great way of working the rust off.
5.) 19 Jan 2016 17:33:53
I'm not saying they are the right level of anything, I'm putting it out there as Whyte has been a bit vocal over Haye's comeback.
6.) 19 Jan 2016 21:22:29
I didn't realise Whyte was vocal about Haye. I can't really see a reason. It's not personally a fight I'd be interested in
7.) 19 Jan 2016 21:22:29
I didn't realise Whyte was vocal about Haye. I can't really see a reason. It's not personally a fight I'd be interested in
8.) 20 Jan 2016 08:33:34
Yeah he was basically saying that Haye should get in line. He wants him to stop shouting his mouth off and wait his turn, he seems very bitter about people who get the limelight quickly.
31 Dec 2015 10:27:44
So fight fans what are your new years wishes?
For me-Some sort of 3 way face off with Stevenson,Ward,kovalev at light heavy. we have 3 undefeated fighters in the last 5 years,2 still holding their career 0 at the top of the div,it would be nice to see unifications and some 0's disappear.
We then have middleweight.I don't think the tope fights in this division are as salivating but, still intriguing. I personally would love to see James Degale take on another half decent opponent and lose,I simply don't like him. I would expect Abraham to beat him personally,Could groves 2 be on the cards? I'll be keeping an eye on Callum Smith this year,and hope some good domestic or title matchups are made. On another note,I would like to see andre Dirrell's time in boxing come to an end,he's a bore,quitter,and just lacks a fighters spirit.
Middleweight looks intriguing,BJS,GGG,Canelo,Cotto,jacobs quillin Eubank Jr. Ideally boxing needs this divisions top boys to face off,2016 should hopefully see a fight between ggg and canelo (Lets not wait 5 years like we did for pacman vs pbf)
BJS,does he go for Cotto,or rematch Eubank jr?
on another note with regards to the division above,it was nice to see the post match interview between Jacobs and Quillin after a 1st round KO. Extremely respectful from both ulling caught clean,but Jacobs offered a rematch as it didn't last long. Nice to see boxers showing respect and offering chances of redemption.
Finally welterweight. Manny vs Bradley looks set to happen again (I still think Manny has far too much movement and power for Bradley) Kell Brook really needs to start looking for unifications and career defining fights (Would love him to spark Khan) Porter Garcia Thurman all make this divisions challengers interesting (When I say challengers I mean reference to we all know Manny is still top dog in that div)
{Ed001's Note - for me it would be just a simplification of the belts. Get rid of a few of the organisations and have just one top belt in each weight class.}
1.) 31 Dec 2015 10:55:17
That's the dream Ed001,infact that's probably the Utopia we'd all envisage But I doubt it'll happen in 2016 lol.
Maybe if we all find a unicorn,pray real hard,combine all our birthday wishes,rub every lamp in the world for a genie and wish upon every shooting star it'll happen?
{Ed001's Note - I think you are right. It is probably more likely that the options increase if anything! Shame because boxing is going to end up losing more ground to the UFC if it is not careful.}
2.) 31 Dec 2015 16:58:22
Is the Unicorn made of Diamonds and called Butt Stallion?
18 Dec 2015 20:26:22
Interesting fight this weekend.Lee vs Saunders. Out of all the class of 08 I rated Billy Jo the highest and most able to make it at pro. I think he's still the only unbeaten fighter out of that class?
His body work in the amateurs was brilliant but sadly as is often the case the points for bodywork never got paid in the oympics and he was robbed.
Works behind a strong jab and movement and puts brilliant combinations together going upstairs then downstairs and vice versa.
Seemingly he isn't very powerful though(He always looks more a light middle to me who should move up but his dietry habits make him a middle /super middle)
I haven't seen Lee in a VERY long time. I remember around 2008 he was highly rgarded for his power but then lost to quite frankly a journey man in ability in Brian Vera,who'd just finished the contender tv show. I remember thinking when watching 2 or 3 of his fights if you just jab and move you give Lee fits,if you stay still,he has you.
Going off what I saw vs Qullin as my most recent example,I personally can't see Andy Lee getting past Billy Jo as long as billy jo moves and bobs and weaves.
So I'll pick Saunders to win by decision. Addin to that the even money alone for saunders to win looks very tasty,very rare you have bookies having both fighters even money. I think there's some value here.
04 Feb 2016 14:26:48
Well I'm not a fan of Amir,but I hope it works out well for him. I saw Lee Hendrie talking to Clarke Carlisle on a documentary about how he lost everything investing in houses and taking on too many mortages expecting to still make a decent career in championship and league 1 level,but it never materialised.
The worst ones to hear about are when they give the money to the hangers on and develop the addictions.
{Ed001's Note - the sad thing is it is their own fault. They make the wrong choices so often.}
04 Feb 2016 09:12:41
I didn't know Khan had messed up his finances 25. I thought he had some sweet long term sponsorship deals to keep him tied over. It's amazing how many boxers(atheletes in general) do this crap time and again.
{Ed001's Note - they invest their money badly. Khan is currently trying to set up an extremely posh gym in Dubai, which is not cheap. It will take a few years before the investment will break even, let alone make money, so that will drain his finances. I am sure there are a number of other similar projects he is involved with. This is why so many footballers end up broke. They make millions but are not satisfied to just save those millions and live off the interest. Instead they invest to make more money and most of the time they end up losing money, at best they end up making less money than they would if they had just left the money in a high interest savings account usually. Greed is the issue, they are never satisfied and always want more.}
04 Feb 2016 08:55:41
It's at 155lb's for some reason which suggests Khan is pushing for it too for me.
I think it's easier for khan's ego to get beaten(sparked) by canelo in 6 and get tons of cash than get decent money and beaten by a british rival(who may ko him)
This just smells of a money matchup. (will this also be khan's 4th career ko when he loses? I don't think there's any real coming back from 4 ko losses,so hope he gets a good pension fund.
personally I think he's running scared of a packed welterweight division and canelo is probably keeping himself ticking over for GGG I think they're trying to delay that another year so the ''hype'' builds
{Ed025's Note - i agree bob that its about money with the canelo fight, khan has got financial trouble(god knows how) and 2 pay days against canelo and brook will sort him out..
28 Jan 2016 20:43:08
It's a bit telling that khan is looking for a pay day/probably retiring is he loses again that to me he's no where near the needed class,physically he's just entered his prime and should be looking to seal several fights over the next 4 years for big money and against elite fighters,not calling out Manny and Floyd trying to earn a quick $20-30 million
26 Jan 2016 09:09:14
Not of either of those 2 fighters. I just don't like it when fighters run their mouths but then don't back it up,yet are still hyped up.
To give Khan credit where he'd due he's accurate with his punches and his hand speed is phenomenal. BUT every time he comes up against a fighter that can walk through his punches, and use decent timing,he gets wobbled.
I really liked the Khan that was an amateur he seemed humble at first,but then clearly his yes team got into his head. He crashed his car into 2 people and didn't seem at all remorseful(even when the man killed himself from depression) You just didn't get that sense from Amir,he then crashed his car into an old lady and then got caught speeding at double the limit.
onto the fight ed25 I don't know much about brook I watch him on and off and his performance vs Porter was composed as he picked his punches,his timing was ok and footwork good. Khan probably troubles him with his speed in the opening few stanzas but I think Kell figures him out,and khan as he usually does in long fights will gas at around round 9. I think asking for a 4:1 split for the fight as is being reported is ludicrous and smacks of outpricing personally.
For what it's worth as well,the kidnelan rematch on ITV before he turned pro only served to highlight how corrupt boxing is when khan won an amateur match he clearly lost. Watching that fight was a turning point for me on realising how corrupt the fight game is.
{Ed025's Note - there is no doubt that the fight game is corrupt bob, i seen khan v kindelan at the olympia in liverpool and have been a massive fan since as you say his hand speed is excellent and doubt brook would be able to handle it..
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