Khan talks about Hatton and Prescott – News
November 23rd, 2009
By Scott Gilfoid: I got a few chuckles reading the latest boxing news quotes on Amir Khan at The Guardian where Khan says “What happened to me against [Breidis] Prescott didn’t make Prescott a better fighter than me. It was a little mistake I made.” A little mistake? Yeah, I guess you could call being knocked damn near unconscious a little mistake, but the way that Prescott had Khan flopping around on the canvas like a fish out of water, I think Khan might be in denial.
Since Khan was mowed down by Prescott last year, Khan hasn’t exactly taken on the toughest opponents you’d ever see. Let’s look at his record for a second. Khan has faced and beaten the following fighters since his one round destruction at the hands of Prescott: Oisin Fagan, Marco Antonio Barrera and Andriy Kotelnik. I never hear of Fagan until Khan fought him, and after watching a half minute of action, I could see why I had never heard of him. He looked terrible, like a handpicked opponent for Khan to look good against.
And I certainly don’t see the fight against an old past his prime Barrera as the kind of opponent that would impress me. Khan didn’t even fight a full fight with Barrera, because Barrera was pretty much handicapped after the 2nd round when he had a huge cut open up on his forehead. The blood dripped into his eyes constantly making it hard for him to see.
Somehow, the bout was allowed to continue to the 5th round, just enough for it to go to decision. How perfect. Barrera had only recently moved up in weight and looked slow, small and old. And the Kotelnik fight, in my view, was a case of Khan going after a paper champion. I would have been impressed had Khan taken on WBO light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley, but that wasn’t who Khan went after for some reason.
Khan still seems interested in fighting Ricky Hatton, saying “I will leave it to the promoters, but it is a fight that could happen in the future with the likes of Manny Pacquiao, the likes of Ricky Hatton.” I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were Khan waiting for Hatton to fight him, because I don’t see it ever happening. Hatton, if he does fight again, will be looking for a more established fighter to go after rather than a wet by the ears Khan. But it sounds like Khan is really itching to fight Hatton. Other than him and Manny Pacquiao, who probably won’t fight khan either, there’s not a whole of options for Khan to have a big money fight against.
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The british dislike him coz hes arrogant and deluded. The americans dont acknowledge him yet
british people hate to see succesful people.
im british i am very proud of amir.
the the british public treat him like dirt and the U.S people treat him with respect.
logic says it all.
khan to dominate saltina and TKO him
Well said Stevo! The most overprotected fighter in history along with chavez jr. desparatly hope his arrogant mouth is smashed out again soon
I’m also British and I’m not Khans biggest fan. He is too mouty and arrogant, when he still has an awful lot to prove. He should be trying fight Marquez or another match with Prescott. But the truth is he’s hiding.
An for him to come out and call Carl Froch, a fighter who entered the Super Six to try and prove his status as the best is comedy.
I hope Khan gets dropped in one round again next week.
scott britbash all you want khan is american boxer now lol
so thats liam santiago, dennis broadhurst and new recruit scott gilford all united in the amir khan hatters society. its getting boring if nothing else
the only way amir will ever shake that defeat from him is to put his title on the line and beat prescott. until he does, it will always be the one fighter who had the better of him
I HATE to say this, but when it comes to Khan I have to agree with Scott…..GOD I HATE SAYING THAT!
Khan should look at that picture again and again cos he couldn`t lift his head from the floor!!!
to the comments above: I know that scott guilford is a bit anty british but sometimes his comments are wright (article above). Khan is going to loose with Hatton(if he will comeback),Pacquiao and all strong punchers.
Ps. If he think that he can win -WHY THERE IS NO REMATCH???….HE is scared!
stop your Brit bashing gilfoid it makes you look stupid. having said that i agree with this article, Khan is a paper himself now fair play to him for getting this far he should enjoy it while it lasts. can you imagine him in with one of todays welter weight greats? he would get banged out in seconds. AGAIN
Zab Judah want to fight Khan and Khan is reporting ducking to fight Zab to fight a handpick fighter. Ricky is afraid to fight Zab in his only backyard to have the Advantage.
Khan is nothing special and was exposed by brady!!!!!now he’s being protected but mark my words that young jew from brooklyn is gonna take his title!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Talk about stating the obvious Scott, everything you’ve said has been on here before and the majority of us english people think the same of Khan anyway so if you’re looking to wind us up then Amir Con is the wrong man to use Gildonut!!!
I WONT be paying to see amir khan fight a guy who isnt even the 20th best jr welterweight.
But il be praying this salita gets lucky and catches khan with a big one. The fact khan is a world champ is the biggest joke in world boxing
No1jimmywhite- Oli is definatly NOT scott gilfoid you t w a t
Scott, you certainly know a lot about the British, are you sure your not my next door neighbor?
Steven
look im brittish and i dont like khan but come on it seems every article you do is britbashing do you not like little britian or did you mum run away with a brit its becoming childish we c some1 how they are and like them if there good at what they do unless there a complete arseholes like b hop lol and not because of what country there from where as you and cant c throw your childish and bais eyes grow up you make a fool of your self with your articles im sure some fellow americans are embaressed with your articles
OLI is scott gilfoid. roach has tightened his defence and we will see an on form khan on dec 5th. khan has got got the ability to go to the top.
scott i bet u havent put a foot in a gym, have some respect.
Well done Scott, this is another one that should boost our hits to the site.
This is a private message right? Oh dear I am not good with this sort of thing.
PS : Last night was fantastic, I scrubbed my balls nice and clean, hope you noticed the shine of them
headbutts happen in boxing apparently. So either you’re jumping on Kahn over something you thought acceptable for ward to do, or you don’t think ward really beat kessler. You and your contradictions Scott… It’s fun watching your opinion on the same things change so much based on where the fighter was born…
Khan is a waste of time overprotected fraud of a boxer.
But BULL- hatton KOs MARQUEZ in 5 ?? you cannot be serious! I bet you said the same for mayweather and pacquiao. Staunch hatton fan eh? get off the site
Amir khan is and always has been a delusional idiot. The things he says sometimes make you cringe with pity. He is just a complete fantasist and an arrogant moron.
That said, its plain as day to see that in truth, no matter what outcome the fight would actually be, Ricky hatton is afraid of risking his whole reputation and losing face by fighting amir khan JUST in case he actually lost. The humilation would be unbearable for hatton and his fans. THATS why hatton doesnt really wanna fight amir khan
Umm Scot, a few shots to finish the fight inside 1 minute can be down to a mistake, he got cought cold, are you aware of the phrase or are you as ignorent as i think you are – i hope not!
If Khan got beaten after being out boxed or even beaten over a few rounds or even one whole round maybe one can argue your case.
Anyway, even if or when Khan has a rematch with prescott and beats him – people like you will come out with another excuse….. I’LL GO ON RECORD NOW WITH THIS, MARK MY WORDS
hope the fight between Hatton/Marquez happens at 140-147 Hatton will KO him within 5,A fight for Khan against Marquez he will also be a easy win 12Rouns UD
Beam me up Scotty we seem to be on different planets.
Khan career could be liken to a chess game constant maneuvering to avoid checkmate? getting knocked out that is!!!!!!to put it plainly people are p!ss off with hole the circus surrounding him with all his talk and his ducking and diving.
I’d like to see Khan fight Marquez! Marquez does not hit too hard, but is smart and counters well. It would be a good , fast, technically sound fight!
Are they fighting in the same division now?
Khan needs to get a rematch with Prescott.
Best way to earn a little respect from fans.
what an insightful article!
NOT!
you don’t know anything, Khan is a true champion and will be a top fighter soon.
You know jack and swallow big time Gilfoid.
I hope you won’t be too upset when mummy tells you Santa isn’t real…
Amir Con is overrated.
PUT IT THIS WAY KHAN WOULD KNOCK U AND UR MUMMY THE F UCK OUT GILFORD
UR A W ANKER BRITBASHER AINT U, R U AMERICAN OR SOMETHING
Started 2 actually like ur articles apart from the brit bashin, can u do a piece on pacquiao mayweather? Just wana no who ur pickin