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Dan_ · 18-06-2008, 07:48 AM

Looks like Kelly Pavlik might be fighting Bernard Hopkins in October/November.That would be a real interesting fight with the huge clash of styles.

Tom · 21-06-2008, 10:23 PM

I wasn't expecting much from Gomez because hes getting on a bit but tonights performance was truly terrible.

Dan_ · 21-06-2008, 10:53 PM

What an exciting fight that was.I cannot believe quite how much punishment that Gomez took and he just carried on coming forward looking to land that one big punch to try and knock Khan out.That was a serious learning fight fight for Khan, his defence was shown wanting once again and the question marks over his chin will continue to go on after that 2nd round knockdown.

Khan has got a whole load of speed and does put together some real flashy combinations but his accuarcy wasn't altogether as good as it should be, he was just swinging aimlessley at times and that gave Gomez the opportunities to fire back and he seemed to hurt Khan most times he got through.I wouldn't be surprised if Khan has a damaged rib after that cracking bodyshot in the 4th round.Khan was headhunting far too much in this fight for my liking, it was all straight shots or wild hooks.Why didn't he carry on with the uppercuts that were so successful early on? Why does he hardly ever go to the body either?

Full credit to Gomez for the heart and dertimination that he showed right through the fight.For sure he's boxing ability really isn't great but he's a warrior and he gave Khan his toughest fight, despite being over the hill.

I'd really like Khan to go over to America and find a different trainer.I didn't see any improvement in him with this new trainer of his.He needs to find one that's going to help develop his defensive game and pick his punches a lot better.

Tom · 22-06-2008, 03:50 PM

Khan just needs knocking out at some point. Far too arrogant and egocentric IMO. He believes his own hype.

His old trainer runs a gym not too far away from me, but he dropped him because he knew he wasn't ready to go straight into the big fights, and although he won last night he still isn't that good and it was proof he isn't ready. You're right in saying he has next to no accuracy and rubbish defence and even though Gomez was poor in the second round he shown that once he gets going he can be good, but Khan shown he can't defend especially with the level of attacking he was doing.

Dan_ · 22-06-2008, 04:29 PM

Makes me laugh how he was going on about wanting to fight the winner of the world title fight between David Diaz and Manny Pacquiao,saying he would beat either of them.Firstly, he's not beaten anyone of note to actually earn a title shot and second, Pacman would knock him into the middle of next week within a few rounds.

Khan's been making digs at that old trainer of his in the build-up to the fight.Something must have gone on behind the scenes to cause them to split as they seemed to get on well before that.Khan's got a lot of hanger on's, trying to guide his career path.The trainer probably got sick of the whole circus following Khan.Gomez has been past his best for years but still gave Khan a lot of problems, he may have raised himself for this fight but it's still a good indicator of how much work Khan needs.I can only give praise to Gomez for the effort he put in.

I think that pressure fighthing style that Gomez used will beat Khan.The trouble was Gomez is no longer able to keep going at the pace needed and he was too slow to get out the way of the punches.I think if Gomez could have put together a proper combination rather than just the single shots, he might have actually pulled off the upset.

Tom · 22-06-2008, 09:47 PM

Its just sour grapes on Khans part because he got told he wasn't ready. I've been to his trainers gym and he's done a bit of training with me, and a few other people I know, he was really good. Quite strange really, his trainer isn't some personal one that was attached to him all the time- he is an approachable person and a good trainer. Knows what hes on about.

Kore · 22-06-2008, 10:03 PM

I'm glad Khan won thought. From the word go, i knew he was going to beat Gomez. He's just too fast.

Tom · 22-06-2008, 10:09 PM

He is pretty fast- something good in his favour- but he badly needs to work on being more accurate because it just looks too awkward when he keeps missing. Needs to work on his defence as well as Dan_ pointed out.

Dan_ · 22-06-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
Its just sour grapes on Khans part because he got told he wasn't ready. I've been to his trainers gym and he's done a bit of training with me, and a few other people I know, he was really good. Quite strange really, his trainer isn't some personal one that was attached to him all the time- he is an approachable person and a good trainer. Knows what hes on about.

I've certainly only ever heard good things about that trainer and was very surprised that they parted.Whenever I've seen him in the corner, he always seems to be a calming influence and gives very thorough instructions.He's brought Jamie Moore on leaps and bounds.

Dan_ · 29-06-2008, 12:56 PM

Manny Pacquiao beat David Diaz via 9th round KO after a vicious straight left hand.It was totally one sided contest with Pacman winning every round on my card.Diaz could only land one punch at a time whereas Pacman was getting in with 4 or 5 and those speedy and sharp punches well and truly tore Diaz's face apart.I'd have been tempted to stop the fight on cuts alone.

Khan ought to stick well clear of Pacquiao.He'd be knocked out in the early rounds.

Dan_ · 18-07-2008, 01:27 PM

Strange old situation in the James Toney vs Hasim Rahman fight the other night.Rahman just about won the first round, Toney the second and then an accidental headbutt caused Rahman to be cut in the third round,which allowed Toney to take over.End of round three and Rahman says he cannot see out of one eye and then the doctor stops the fight, gets ruled a tko win for Toney but now people are calling for it to be ruled a non contest.

Dan_ · 24-07-2008, 01:48 PM

Jeff Lacy struggled past Epifanio Mendoza last night, only winning the fight on a majority with one judge scoring the fight a draw.Lacy got rocked a couple times and didn't really do too much to impress against a guy that's just a low skilled slugger.

Lacy is being lined up to face Jermaine Taylor later on this year now.Taylor's going to step aside from facing Carl Froch for the world title for the money fight with Lacy.

GiRTh · 24-07-2008, 01:56 PM

Poor old Carl.

Lacy looks like this is only option. He hasn't fulfilled his potential as a pro.

Dan_ · 24-07-2008, 02:52 PM

Carl's in a strange position of being the mandatory challenger for the world title but people aren't wanting the fight.I can understand that Taylor would rather face Lacy for more money and an easier fight.I'm not sure what's going to happen with Carl now though,there's talk of him facing Jean Pascal who's based in Canada but was born in Haiti.

Lacy's career is basically going to go nowhere now.He's not good enough to win the world title back in my view, so he's just left to beat fringe contenders from now on.Calzaghe ruined him.

I see Bernard Hopkins has just signed to fight Kelly Pavlik on October 18th in New Jersey.That's a pretty interesting fight, Hopkins is such a crafty old veteran and he certainly made Calzaghe work harder than he's ever had to before.Pavlik whilst an ever improving boxer, he's still got his flaws and is reliant on his power to win fights.Hopkins has proven he's got a good chin and his defence is difficult to get through, I could see Hopkins actually winning this one.

Dan_ · 27-07-2008, 12:08 AM

Huge fight on in a few hours time over in the USA between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito for the WBA Welterweight title.With Floyd Mayweather Jr retired, this is a clash of arguably the two best welterweights in the world right now.Cotto has taken Mayweather's place as the #1 in the division but faces a real battle against the tough Mexican, Margarito.If this fight doesn't turn out to be entertaining then I'll eat my hat.

My prediction is a late stoppage win for Cotto.

In other news, Jeff Lacy has announced his retirement from boxing after his close win over Mendoza.This paves the way for Carl Froch vs Jermaine Taylor now.

Dan_ · 06-08-2008, 01:30 AM

Amir Khan's next opponent is meant to Derek Gainer

Tom · 07-08-2008, 12:05 AM

I hope he finally gets knocked out, he really needs it

Dan_ · 07-08-2008, 12:16 AM

I cannot see it happening Tom, if indeed this next fight's going to be against Derek Gainer.He's a 36 old who spent most of his career fighting at least two weight classes lower and he's very inactive, which probably has led to the weight gain.I suppose his record of 24 KO's from 41 contests is pretty decent though.It's just becoming typical of Khan's promoter though, letting fight over the hill fighters who used to be featherweights or guys that are feather fisted.These people aren't going to get him ready for a world title fight.

There's a young guy from Manchester named John Murray.He's the current British champion at Khan's weight and he's undefeated.After his last fight he called Khan out and said he will face anytime he likes.Khan was up for it but funnily enough his promoter wasn't.I think Murray has the skills to beat Khan, he's a very good inside fighter with power.He reminds me somewhat of a young Ricky Hatton.This is a fight that needs to happen.Khan's not even proved his the best in this country yet, let alone the world.

Dan_ · 20-09-2008, 06:01 PM

I see that Amir Khan's sacked trainer Jorge Rubio after only one fight working with him.I guess someone had to be made the scapegoat after Khan's shocking first defeat at the hands of Breidis Prescott.