By Sean McDaniel: As I read about this and that fighter wanting to get a piece of lightweight Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs), a thing that many people are forgetting is that Khan may not get past his next opponent WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik in their June 27th fight at the O2 Arena, in London. Khan, 22, is making a move up in weight to take the fight and hasn’t shown that he can beat top contenders at the lower lightweight division, let alone an actual champion.
Andriy Kotelnik
News – Kotelnik-Khan: Andriy Leery About His Chances of Winning a Decision
By Dave Lahr: In looking at the three fights that WBA light middleweight champion Andriy Kotelnik 31-2-1, 13 KOs) has had in the UK, it’s safe to say that he’s had fairly rotten luck in winning a decision over there. Indeed, of the three times that Kotelnik has fought over there, he’s lost by a close 12-round decision to Junior Witter four years ago in July 2005, fought to a 12-round draw with Souleymane M’baye in March 2007, and then won by a 12th round knockout over Gavin Rees last year in March 2008.
If Khan Beats Kotelnik, How Will Amir Be Shielded From Big Punchers?
By Chris Williams: An often overlooked point about Amir Khan’s fight with WBA light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik (31-2-1, 13 KOs) is what precisely will the 22-year-old Khan do should he beat Kotelnik and capture his WBA title.
With Kotelnik On The Horizon Amir Khan Stands At A Stylistic Crossroads
By Steven Pink: On the verge of challenging for his first world title in June Amir Khan finds himself standing at something of a stylistic crossroads. The carefree seventeen year old who captured the hearts of a nation at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the streaking prospect who raced to eighteen straight professional wins was a come forward fighter, willing to enter punching range in order to punish his opponent.
How Far Can Khan Go Once He Stops Fighting Fluff Opponents?
By Chris Williams: After 21 pro fights it’s surprising how little quality competition that lightweight Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) has faced up to this point in his career. Of all the opponents that have been fed to him, I only rate Breidis Prescott as being the one true threat and he ended up knocking Khan out in the 1st round last year in September.
Khan: “I Just Love Proving People Wrong”
By Chris Williams: British lightweight contender Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) sounded a little deluded and like he has a mini chip on his shoulder in a recent interview in which Khan said, “I love proving people wrong. Lots of boxers and so-called experts said I’d never come back the same, but I’ve come back better.” Khan, 22, is referring to his 1st round knockout loss to Colombian Breidis Prescott in September 2008, a fight which Khan foolishly rushed out and tried to trade shots with the bigger and more powerful Prescott.
News – Khan Training for Kotelnik Bout
By Sean McDaniel: British lightweight contender Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) has started his six-week training camp in preparation for his June 27th bout against World Boxing Association light welterweight champion Andriy Kotelnik at the O2 Arena, in Greenwich, London. Khan, 22, will be training with Freddie Roach at his Wild Card gym, in Los Angeles, California.
Can Khan Be a Pound-for-Pound Fighter in Two Years?
By Sean McDaniel: If you were to ask me which fighter would least likely be a future pound-for-pound top fighter, without missing a beat I would have to choose Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) as one of the many that I can’t see every attaining that lofty status, which is why I found it hilarious that Khan, 22, told Reuters that he felt that his trainer Freddie Roach is in the belief that Khan will be at that point in two years by the time that Khan reaches 24.
Why Is Khan So Ridiculed?
By Gary Burns: Amir Khan has been handed a shot at WBA junior welterweight champ Andreas Kotelnik this summer but the backlash on Khan has been quite phenomenal. Boxing fans around the world have been quick to jump on Khans back saying he is taking an easy route to becoming a world champion.
Is Amir Khan the Most Hated Boxer In The UK?
By William Mackay: Rightly or wrongly, lightweight Amir Khan (20-1, 15 KOs) is making his first title challenge on June 27th against Ukrainian Andriy Kotelnik (31-2-1, 13 KOs), the World Boxing Association light welterweight champion. Under most circumstances, this should be a moment that’s looked forward to by most British boxing fans due to Khan, the 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist for Britain, getting such a fast shot at the title in his career.