By William Mackay: At today’s press conference, WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KO’s) was sounding much bolder than usual as he explained what he’s going to do in his next fight against WBA light welterweight interim champion Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KO’s) in their December 11th bout in Las Vegas, Nevada. While most boxing fans figure the last thing Khan will do is try and mix it up with the hard hitting Maidana, in the press conference Khan seemed to be saying that he’s going to go out and try and slug with Maidana.
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Maidana looks powerful at LA press conference, Khan looks thick around the jowls
By Scott Gilfoid: At the LA press conference to promote their December 11th fight at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight interim champion Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KO’s) looks powerful, like a little bull. He looks like he’s ready to tear WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan’s head off right now two months before the fight. Maidana had his game face on for the press conference and seemed like he wanted to tear into Khan right then and there. For his part, Khan looks like he’s starting to put on a little weight around his face and upper body.
What does Maidana do if Khan doesn’t stand in front of him?
By Mark Hepplestall: WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan 23(17)-1(1)-0 is in hard training for the Marcos Maidana fight. Just recently there have been large amounts of negative press about Amir Khan ranging from his diet to how long he can last in the fight with a glass chin. Unfortunately the vast majority of it is a hype job trying to disguise that a world class boxer is fighting a one dimensional brawler with only one gun in his arsenal which is his huge power punch. It’s worth stating that Marcos Maidana won has a 30 fight record with 29 wins 27 by KO with only 1 loss which adds up to a 90% KO ratio.
Khan to join Pacquiao in training camp in the Philippines
By William Mackay: World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight champion Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KO’s) is reportedly going to be flying over to the Philippines to train with Manny Pacquiao and their mutual trainer Freddie Roach so that Khan can help Pacquiao get ready for his November 13th fight against Antonio Margarito, while at the same time get ready himself for his December 11th bout against knockout artist Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KO’s) at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Amir Khan vs. Marcos Maidana: An Honest Analysis
By Castillo Fuentes: I’ve come across a lot of writers on this site (whom I won’t name just to save their respect-if they have any left) who are always taking numerous shots at WBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan (23-1 17 KO). Recently, Khan agreed to a fight with the electrifying Argentinean, Marcos Maidana (29-1 27 KO), on December the 11th in Las Vegas on HBO. Obviously, one can say that Khan’s chin will be tested, because, as the record suggests, Maidana is capable of knocking out a racehorse.
McCloskey looks too slow to beat Khan
By Sean McDaniel: After defeating challenger Barry Morrison (18-5, 8 KO’s) on Saturday night by a 7th round stoppage, European Boxing Union (EBU) light welterweight champion Paul McCloskey (22-0, 12 KO’s) called out WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KO’s) for a bout. However, the 31-year-old McCloskey would likely have almost next to no chance at beating Khan if McCloskey was even able to get the fight with him.
Can Amir Khan retool if/when Maidana knocks him out on December 11th?
By Matt Stein: World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight champion Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KO’s) will be taking on his first real puncher in Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KO’s) since Khan was knocked out in the 1st round two years ago by Breidis Prescott. Although Khan has won his last five fights since that loss, it’s been against fighters with zero power and ones that were tailor made for Khan. After dragging his heels what seemed like forever, Khan has finally agreed to face the hard hitting Maidana.
Maidana to train in Las Vegas for Khan bout
By Dan Ambrose: According to Fightnews.com, World Boxing Association light welterweight interim champion Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KO’s) will be training for his next bout against WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will enable the 27-year-old Maidana to be right at the location for where his December 11th fight with Khan will be taking place, so there won’t be any issue of Maidana having to get acclimated to the environment.
Khan still talking about food all the time
By Scott Gilfoid: Man, I swear Amir Khan has an obsession with food. In his latest twitter, Khan is talking about eating hamburgers, saying “I’m done eaten my last burger. I’m stuffed.” Earlier today, Khan said “Getting breakfast made. Got food marinated for a BBQ later on.” And yesterday, Khan said “Had my massage, and foods on the table, pasta and chicken. I’m starving.”
Will Khan attempt to avenge his defeat if beaten by Maidana?
By William Mackay: Sometimes you can predict future behavior by looking into the past. In the case of WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KO’s) you have to wonder whether he’ll seek to fight a rematch with World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight interim champion Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KO’s) if the Argentinian knocks him out on December 11th.