[Shocked Quartz]

I was just thinking about this and was wondering if you think either would be a good option for Khan in his next few fights? How would you see the fights going? I can't decide. Could be intriguing matchups and would suit Khan because they'd have to move up but would probably do so for the £. Would have thought Khan would be favourite over both of them on points if he jabs, keeps on the back foot and makes sure he throws a maximum of 4 two punch combinations a round. Would either Burns or Mitchell be able to walk him down and get to him?

 

[Jim Bowen]

I could see maybe Burn's stepping up to have a go. It's a lot more likely we see Khan in with Brook though, I don't know how long Amir wants to fight at 140 for either. Mitchell shouldn't be moving up really, and I don't know if Burns will either, unless Broner becomes his mandatory again of course

 

[Roe]

Khan would still beat both IMO. Burns is great at controlling fights from his range but I think he'd get picked off by Khan's speed (this is a fight where Amir's speed would actually be key). I'm not sure Khan would be able to stop Burns but do think that he'd widely outpoint him over 12.

I think Mitchell could cause problems if he gets his timing right but I'd favour Khan to break him down and maybe stop him late if Amir was anywhere near on form.

 

[Vano-irons]

Khan would still beat both IMO. Burns is great at controlling fights from his range but I think he'd get picked off by Khan's speed (this is a fight where Amir's speed would actually be key). I'm not sure Khan would be able to stop Burns but do think that he'd widely outpoint him over 12.

I think Mitchell could cause problems if he gets his timing right but I'd favour Khan to break him down and maybe stop him late if Amir was anywhere near on form.

I pretty much agree with all of this. I don't think Khan has the power to stop Mitchell late tho, but he might overwhelm him early for a British ref stoppage

 

[Back to Bill]

I think Burns has a chance against Khan to be honest, Khan would be favourite obviously but what can Khan do apart from throw a flashy looking flurry, he has been well and truly worked out, I don't see it working against Burns tight guard, Burns may even stop him?

 

[scrappylinks]

I think Burns has a chance against Khan to be honest, Khan would be favourite obviously but what can Khan do apart from throw a flashy looking flurry, he has been well and truly worked out, I don't see it working against Burns tight guard, Burns may even stop him?

Jesus Christ.

 

[Roe]

I think Burns has a chance against Khan to be honest, Khan would be favourite obviously but what can Khan do apart from throw a flashy looking flurry, he has been well and truly worked out, I don't see it working against Burns tight guard, Burns may even stop him?

:lol:

 

[Back to Bill]

:lol: What? Its not as daft as it sounds, Burns is an improving fighter with a lot of confidence, Khan is an arrogant little bastard that already thinks he's gods gift, his arrogance will cost him the fight. :lol:

 

[Shocked Quartz]

I think Burns has a chance against Khan to be honest, Khan would be favourite obviously but what can Khan do apart from throw a flashy looking flurry, he has been well and truly worked out, I don't see it working against Burns tight guard, Burns may even stop him?

Not sure about this. I havn't seen loads of Burns as i'm more of a casual but he doesn't seem like the type of fighter who takes the fight to his opponent and his power doesn't seem great at lightweight. If anyone has a chance of knocking Khan out it'd probably be Mitchell. Burns would have to change his style from what I've seen and Khan would have to carry on making the same mistakes as he's done in previous fights.

 

[Roe]

Burns would have to change his style from what I've seen and Khan would have to carry on making the same mistakes as he's done in previous fights.

Well half of that would happen..

 

[Back to Bill]

Not sure about this. I havn't seen loads of Burns as i'm more of a casual but he doesn't seem like the type of fighter who takes the fight to his opponent and his power doesn't seem great at lightweight. If anyone has a chance of knocking Khan out it'd probably be Mitchell. Burns would have to change his style from what I've seen and Khan would have to carry on making the same mistakes as he's done in previous fights.

I may have overstepped the mark with the Burn's stopping him comment :lol: (not impossible though given Khans non existent ability to take a punch) but there is no danger of Khan not making the same mistakes, he will always make the same mistakes, his arrogance and general thickness will make sure of that, with the right gameplan its possible Burns would win imo.

 

[scrappylinks]

Considering the shots Khan took from Garcia while he was hurt that didn't knock him out I'm not sure Ricky Burns' pitter patter shots would worry Khan too much. Add that to the fact that Khan outmatches him massively in every other department and you've got the recipe for Tears of Fat Scottish Man.

 

[Shocked Quartz]

I may have overstepped the mark with the Burn's stopping him comment :lol: (not impossible though given Khans non existent ability to take a punch) but there is no danger of Khan not making the same mistakes, he will always make the same mistakes, his arrogance and general thickness will make sure of that, with the right gameplan its possible Burns would win imo.

Khan does seem pretty dense but surely now he'll make the adjustments, maybe we won't see him rolling under punches and bobbing and weaving but he can certainly go more cautious and knock off the macho shit when he gets tagged. That Garcia fight was still retrievable after the knockdown if he'd run for a round, and it takes him a round to recover when hurt. Burns or Mitchell would be good options, they're less risk than a lot of fighters out there, Khan gets a bit of respect for beating them and he should be able to clear a tidy profit for doing so. + as someone already mentioned, Burns can leg it from Broner if he doesn't fancy it.

 

[dftaylor]

Interesting to see serious debate on this. That loss to Garcia has really changed folks' perception on Khan's abilities. I think Khan would destroy Mitchell and win a clear, competitive fight with Burns.

 

[Marvelous Marv]

Can't see him losing to these. They're both boxers and neither have top level power. Well, Mitchell fancies himself as a boxer anyway, but he's not especially amazing at it, since he's easy to hit.

Burns is a better fighter with better defence and solid fundamentals but he's going to have a problem dealing with Khan's handspeed the same way most people do, problem is he doesn't really have the power to equalize. Nor does he pressure like Maidana/Peterson. Another issue is his defence is very reactive, it consists of a high guard and simply blocking punches until his opponent stops which perfectly suits Khan who likes to flurry and occupy you.

 

[Shocked Quartz]

Interesting to see serious debate on this. That loss to Garcia has really changed folks' perception on Khan's abilities. I think Khan would destroy Mitchell and win a clear, competitive fight with Burns.

You're probably right, Garcia was underrated and has more power than Burns or Mitchell and a come forward style. Obviously my hopes of creating thread of the year with my first post have fallen flat as a pancake, the better question is probably, do you see these fights happening?

 

[Marvelous Marv]

These fights are never happening, no. Theres no reason for them to since they're in different weight classes and its only going to become more remote when Khan moves up again within the next few fights. Brook fight is definitely more likely, I think that'll happen as long as Brook does not lose. I can see Khan losing and taking that fight as a homecoming, or even if he wins and Brook continues to and grabs himself a strap you're likely to see it become a big draw.

 

[Shocked Quartz]

These fights are never happening, no. Theres no reason for them to since they're in different weight classes and its only going to become more remote when Khan moves up again within the next few fights. Brook fight is definitely more likely, I think that'll happen as long as Brook does not lose. I can see Khan losing and taking that fight as a homecoming, or even if he wins and Brook continues to and grabs himself a strap you're likely to see it become a big draw.

The Brook fight would be massive, I'd make Brook a clear favourite in that. Who do you think Khan will rebuild against? Would have thought Mitchell would be an easy sell from the point of view of Prescott being a common opponent.

 

[Vano-irons]

You're probably right, Garcia was underrated and had more power and a come forward style. Obviously my hopes of creating thread of the year with my first post have fallen flat as a pancake, the better question is probably, do you see these fights happening?

Garcia, in my mind, is still pretty pony. Khan is just a lot worse than even I thought

 

[Back to Bill]

Garcia, in my mind, is still pretty pony. Khan is just a lot worse than even I thought

Exactly, Burns winning is entirely possible. :yep