The Angry Pirate wrote:Not so long ago, I got criticised on here for daring to suggest that a fighter of Khan's style could be the most likely to take Mayweather's unbeaten record, and after last night's fight I think its well worth me repeating that claim.
Yes, Khan is not the finished product, but with his awesome speed, Roach's technical guile in his corner, and a much more solid defence he has shown since his defeat, there is no reason that Khan cannot become a World great, never mind a British one.
As quite a few people said at the time, Khan's defeat has been a blessing in disguise, as it jolted him out of this bizarre idea that he had of himself, as some type of Mike Tyson-esque boxer, just standing toe-to-toe, winging in constant big shots and dicing with the possibility of being tagged on a suspect chin.
His speed was always more suited to the style he has displayed since, which, while more cautious, can still be destuctive because of his undoubted speed and power.
Mayweather should certainly not be seen as some sort of fantasy for Khan...12-24 months down the line he may well be Floyd's most viable option.
I agree. Khan is the real deal and I just don't get the hate and crticism he gets from British fans.
His speed is frightening. If he keeps working on his defence under Roach, he will become a great, I've no doubt about it.
