What are the chances that Khan faces a weak puncher next?
January 17th, 2010
By William Mackay: With Amir Khan signing with Golden Boy Promotions, you have to wonder whether Khan will be facing a bunch of easy marks in the near future to build up his name in the United States. It would be great if Golden Boy was willing to out Khan in with World Boxing Association interim light welterweight champion Marcos Maidana, but the chances of that happening are probably slim and none.
Maidana would have a chance of destroying Khan like he did another Golden Boy fighter Victor Ortiz and then Khan would be almost valueless for Golden Boy.
That won’t hold water forever. Alexander, the WBC light welterweight champion, is only 22, yet they’re throwing him in with big punchers like Juan Urango. Before that, Alexander was eager for a fight with Maidana.
Will Khan face Paulie Malignaggi next? What will that fight do for Khan besides angering a lot of boxing fans who wanted to see Amir in with Maidana? If Khan chooses that fight, fans are not going to be happy. And I question whether Khan will be able to make much of a mark with who have never seen him before unless he knocks Malignaggi out and really impresses.
I don’t see that happening. In fact, I think Khan will struggle with Malignaggi and he might end up winning a questionable decision. Malignaggi does well against boxers. The kind of fighters that Malignaggi has problems against are sluggers with a ton of power like Ricky Hatton and Miguel Cotto. I don’t put Khan in that class. Khan might have some power, but he doesn’t sit down on his punches like Cotto and Hatton.
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intelligent input bruno, thanks
Wrong again arsole
@ Mr Rich
maidana hasn’t knocked out all his opponents at all. carriqueo went the distance with him too
Befor i leave i wish to add this about the comment at the heading of this page which is *What are the chances that Khan faces a weak puncher next* If either khan or his camp take a good look at the picture of khans face above then every chance in the world lol
khans being built up for another fall. golden boy and roach are really hyping him up so they dont want to put him in with maidana who would crush him straight away. the problem is that he shouldnt have got the world title if he wasnt ready for it which he obviously isnt. you cant cherry pick and say you dont want to fight mandatory fighters that you are told you must fight once you’re holding the title.
I wouldn’t say that Devon Alexander is taking much risk fighting Urango who is probably the tenth best light welterweight in the world. If Khan was fighting him, I’m sure you guys would be knocking him.
Maidana a joke fighter?
27 fights, 26 wins , 26 ko’s, 1 split decision loss.
He aint no joke, anyone who thinks that is a fool.
i guess the problem with boxing is that a lose is unforgiving as was the case with victor ortiz …I dont think khan will vacate the belt …..I am a hardcore amir khan fan and i want to see him face madiana ..but people tell me its not a big money fight and its too risky for an intro to america and the casual boxing fans dont now madiana……….. i disagree ..paul has already started his jibes on amir …..AMIR VS MADIANA LETS GET IT ON !!!
He will fight malinaggi as he is a bigger name & boxing is a business after all. Maidana is a bigger risk & khan would gain more respect for fighting him. Boxing fans in the UK will not care about Maidana because they have never heard of him & that would make the fight hard to sell. Khan has good skills, amazing speed (possibly the fastest around) & respected power. If he can keep it together against maidana he has a chance, but I think he still needs more time with Roach & several very hard training camps.
Maidina from argentina put a whoopin on Ortiz the sooo called new face of golden boy, Ortiz was suppose to carry the torch after the De la Hoya days ended. Well Maidina put an end to that quickly. Khan has no chance w/ Maidina so they better build him up to fight Hatton, Malinaggi, or even Bradley. I’m sure Freddy Roach is not thrilled about his fighter signing with Golden Boy I wonder why Top Rank couldn’t offer a better deal!
I have never cared much about Amir Khan but this move to Golden Boy is something i never expected. Just what is going on here?
Does anybody know why he would do that?
I like all the comments but Amir will i am sure not fight Maidina or in fact any one who presents a serious danger to him.
It hurts me to admit that his best option is Ricky, Roach knows Ricky inside out and i feel sure could develop a slicing. evasive. eye cutting and nasty Khan strategy.
This would totally tarnish Rickys legacy as when it comes to prime and fighting all comers Ricky is in a different league, not a pound for pounder but very very effective.
i initially thought this was a ducking issue but now im not so sure. Khan knows maidina is tough and could beat him. If he loses to him he knows he doesnt get this shot w golden boy and has to work his way back up. The opportunity is there and he has to take it. Paulie is the more well known fighter in america and financially the smarter fight.
Therealone was right on with his comment.
I just love the picture on the title. I believe Khan will face Malignaggi, or some other weak puncher. Maybe he will bring a lightweight or superfeather up to LW? He might trry and bring David Diaz up.
@therealone
i do know who maidana is and i am as you say a “hardcore” fan of boxing.
i wrote about him a week or so ago on here called khan vs maidana: analysis it is currently on page 6 of this site. i think you’ll find a very fair and accurate representation of maidana’s strengths and weaknesses
@mulley
i am retarded? i said in response to the question “what are the chances khan will face a WEAK puncher next?” slim to none, and that i think/hope he will fight maidana!
before you call people retarded i suggest you learn to read
slim to none
You know why? Because fans that dont check boxing websites have no idea who Maidana is, but know who Malignaggi is, hence Khan will gain respect from the wider audience and aim to win the hardcore fans over later.
And I don’t think Khan is dodging fighters. He DID say he REALLY wants to fight Hatton, who would rip him to pieces.
he will fight anyone when he’s ready
in response to the title; slim to none. he will fight maidana, he has to or his credibility is gone for ever