By Liam Santiago: Quality Manchester boxer, Craig Watson has expressed his feelings on his chances of victory if he was to fight Amir Khan. Watson has recently moved down a division to light welterweight and is eyeing a British title shot against Lenny Daws. Watson said, ”He’s a strong kid, but I am stronger and he wouldn’t be able to keep me off him’.” I agree with Watson. Anyone who has seen The Manchester man fight understands he is a top quality operator.

His record does not tell the story of the man’s talent. Watson is currently 14-3, but he has faced big challenges so early in his career. At the same point in Amir’s career he was fighting part timers. The last defeat Watson suffered against John O’Donnell many, including myself, saw Watson as the clear winner. If Khan had fought the quality of opposition early in his career as Watson did, he certainly would have a few defeats.

Although Watson has every piece of talent needed to defeat Khan he does not believe he will get that chance. ”I’d love to fight Khan, but he is at world level and is looking at big names in the states. If he beats Salita, I see him fighting Erik Morales or Alex Arthur.”

Watson is a strong lad. He could easily knock Khan out, so don’t expect Khan to take this fight ever. Just like you will probably never see Khan fight John Murray, Breidis Prescott or anyone else that can pack a punch.