Amir Khan hoping to fight Dmitriy Salita in December
by SC on Sep 28, 2009 9:22 AM EDT
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Promoter Frank Warren is working on securing a December date for his fighter, 140-pound titlist Amir Khan, against Dmitriy Salita. Says Khan:
"We've been in talks with them and nothing has been confirmed but I'd like to fight him," Khan said. "He's a mandatory for the title, but I don't see what the big hoo-ha is about, because at the end of the day, if they really want the fight and I'm giving Salita a chance to fight for my title, I think he should grab that with both hands. "He might never get that chance again and I think it will be a big fight. He's a number one contender and I think he's the ideal fight for me at this moment in time. "He's an American and I want to build my name up in America, so this is a fight to target." A few quick points:
- If Amir Khan thinks a fight with Dmitriy Salita is going to build his name in America past the Jewish community in New York, he's nuts. Nobody over here knows Salita any more than anyone in England does.
- It won't really be a big fight at all unless they build it as Muslim v. Jew, which is precisely what both of them have said they do not want as this fight has been in talks. Otherwise this is no bigger than Kotelnik-Khan was.
- "The ideal fight" for Amir Khan will pretty much always be slower guys that don't punch very hard and will have a hell of a time reaching him.
I like Khan, but "ideal fights" have been pretty much all he's taken thus far. I kind of feel the same way about Andre Berto, and it's no big hairy deal because the time will certainly come when they have to step up and get more risky, but if you're going to walk around calling yourself "champion," then fight like you really believe it. It's more to do with promoters than the fighters themselves, too.
All things considered, though, and being fair and not just jumping on Khan and Warren for doing what they should, it's a great matchup for Khan, should result in a pretty easy win (sorry, Dmitriy) and will keep him moving.
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Oh jeez, what a terrible match up.
I really have no interest in this fight at all.
by Duan on Sep 28, 2009 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Khan-Malignaggi?
I know they’re setting up the Diaz rematch, but say Malignaggi beats Baby Bull. After a number of HBO fights for Paulie, wouldn’t he be the perfect matchup for Amir? Feather-fisted, zero chance of testing that chin, capable of drawing in NYC and/or AC and perhaps a lead fight for HBO BAD or even WCB. It would be a good tactical chess match, maybe not a great mainstream fight but entertaining nonetheless for us hardcore types and would give Khan a chance to break into the US market without fighting someone who can kill him and would give Paulie a shot at a beltstrap.
Oh, and Maidana-Urango on the undercard wouldn’t hurt, either
by FunnyBigHat on Sep 28, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be a great fight mostly cause I think Paulie could knock out Khan. Also Paulie looked really good vs. the Baby bull so that would be a good test for Khan, one I don’ think he’ll pass. But I know Freddie is too smart to let Khan get in the ring with someone that dangerous. He knows exactly the level Khan is at especially since he spars with Manny, so if he needs a terrible fight, then he must not be too good right now.
by waldo47 on Sep 28, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As quick as Paulie can be, Khan is quicker. I actually think it’s a good matchup for Khan, and really I think it’s a heck of a good fight.
Bad Left Hook
"Well Howie, I think I'm going to stay outside and outjab him." -- Tex Cobb telling Howard Cosell how he would approach Larry Holmes
by SC on Sep 28, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im with chaos on this one, kahn just too big, strong and fast
by Sweet science on Sep 29, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh,
Someone big as Dmitriy, someone who could knock someone out.
I think I hear Amir’s chin shattering, and Waldo47 don’t be ridiculious, Paulie ain’t knocking no one out.
by thesimpleone1 on Sep 30, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dmitry
scuse me have you ever seen dmitry fight? if he was so easy ,why did kotelnik duck him.dmitry has never been stopped unlike your boy amir and he has trained and sparred with the likes of zab judah and floyd mayweather.am i missing something?this is just a case of old fashioned discrimination. the man is undefeated. he got caught and knocked down in one fight and managed to get a draw. all his fights have been against men with a combined 61%winning boxing records. those who are in the know think dmitry might give mayweather a run for the money. dmitry in 5 if amir is man enough to face him.
by bugsy7 on Oct 5, 2009 9:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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