The problem is

It's not just journeymen throwing bombs he has to look out for, the better boxers can soak it up, box back (hard!), *and* launch the big shots. They only have to land once, whereas Khan will have to keep them away for 10/12 rounds.

Bearing in mind I'm not a boxer, I always thought amateur boxing at the lighter weights was about landing the punches rather than getting any great power behind them. The pros will mash you up to slow you down and consequently hit much harder. Khan's also been dropped by a guy with a reputation as a bit of a powder-puff. While that doesn't mean he couldn't throw a good shot, it does make you wonder...

Posted By: Iwan Husarmi on September 7th 2008 at 11:00:51

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Khan fight here. *You Tube Alert* (General Chat) - Hulk Rules, Sep 7, 00:37:43
- A poor piece of refereeing (General Chat) - Iwan Husarmi, Sep 7, 10:21:04
  - I disagree. (General Chat) - InTheAbsenceOfAHorse, Sep 7, 11:54:57
    - I'm not sure either way (General Chat) - Sugbad The Bad, Sep 7, 12:09:38
      - forgot to add (General Chat) - Sugbad The Bad, Sep 7, 12:15:52
        
        I always get the impression Tomby is someone not to be messed with (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Sep 7, 12:24:29
        
        Incorrect. Big girl's blouse. (General Chat) - Sugbad The Bad, Sep 7, 13:03:09
        
        In 1972, a crack commando was sent to prison by a military court.... (General Chat) - Iwan Husarmi, Sep 7, 12:31:52
  - The chin (General Chat) - Sugbad The Bad, Sep 7, 10:29:19
    - The problem is (General Chat) - Iwan Husarmi, Sep 7, 11:00:51
  - and this boy think he can fight hatton... (General Chat) - Alan, Sep 7, 10:27:54
- Well let's hope that the hype doesn't now swing the other way (General Chat) - Sugbad The Bad, Sep 7, 10:00:07

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