Khan v Mayweather - 5th May 2014 - EDIT: THIS FIGHT IS ON

by Strongback Sat 28 Sep 2013, 5:56 pm

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2014-05-03 Floyd Mayweather Jr 45(26)-0-0
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 12
WBC welterweight title
bout subject to change & commission approval

I wonder where Boxrec get their info? They do call some fights that don't get made Anyone think this one is a goer.

I have a feeling Khan is next for Money May. I thought the fight might have been in the UK but I don't know what the BBBofC rules are on injecting pain killers. Floyd talking about fighting in the UK may just have been to stir up interest and gauge the reaction.

Anyway, Khan is often suggested as being the man with the foot speed and fast hands to trouble Mayweather. Can Virgil Hunter be the man to finally put together a plan that Khan is able to understand and stick to?

The first few rounds could be interesting.

by Hammersmith harrier Thu 03 Oct 2013, 11:45 am

You should watch his previous fights then tell me he doesn't try.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 11:53 am

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Maybe Az can tell us why Hatton is a shameful fool.......It can't be anything to do with his out of the ring exploits because Az is Chisora's greatest fan !!!!!!!

He was an avid abuser of Colombia's finest export and I'm not talking about Shakira

by KingMonkey Thu 03 Oct 2013, 11:54 am

Hammersmith harrier wrote:You should watch his previous fights then tell me he doesn't try.

Nothing to do with his previous fights but this is it. Clear sign he has given up.

by Hammersmith harrier Thu 03 Oct 2013, 11:54 am

So was Leonard Az.

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 11:57 am

azania wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Maybe Az can tell us why Hatton is a shameful fool.......It can't be anything to do with his out of the ring exploits because Az is Chisora's greatest fan !!!!!!!
He was an avid abuser of Colombia's finest export and I'm not talking about Shakira

Tell me a fighter who probably hasn't tried it..........Nice try Az did it take you half an hour to think of that get out of jail card..

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 11:59 am

TopHat24/7 wrote:Hmmmmmm, but what characteristic do Khan and Chisora share that Hatton and Froch lack...............??

Oh dear top. So sad. Perhaps you can ask the same question about chisora and fury and who I would support. Don't be like the fool lumbering jack.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:02 pm

Hammersmith harrier wrote:So was Leonard Az.

And I can't stand him either. A precious manipulative little twerp. Greatest p4p who ever lived.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:12 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
azania wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Maybe Az can tell us why Hatton is a shameful fool.......It can't be anything to do with his out of the ring exploits because Az is Chisora's greatest fan !!!!!!!
He was an avid abuser of Colombia's finest export and I'm not talking about Shakira

Tell me a fighter who probably hasn't tried it..........Nice try Az did it take you half an hour to think of that get out of jail card..

Khan

by catchweight Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:18 pm

Khan has been chasing this fight for years to the point where his career has suffered. If he wanted to himself the best chance to win he would take another welterweight fight, knuckle down and not risk being out the ring so long before this fight. I wouldnt be surprised if this is a retirement fight for him.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:24 pm

This won't be his last fight. Team Khan loves the money Amir generates. If he puts on a good show his marketability improves.

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:28 pm

azania wrote:This won't be his last fight. Team Khan loves the money Amir generates. If he puts on a good show his marketability improves.

You're wrong.........he is a htree-time loser and if just being in good fights made you marketable..........Vinny Pazienza would have been as big as Ali......

Petersen-Khan was held in a small venue in washington.......

Khan would be better to stay over here......There is a huge number of asians who probably still think he's better than Ray robinson no matter what he does and would pay ppv to watch him go fishing!!.....He's a no name in America.........especially after the Garcia fight.

by catchweight Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:32 pm

Hes made no secret in the past he wants to retire early. After this fight, presuming he loses, he might well do that. His parents are it him to retire early as well. After Mayweather, I think he will feel there isnt much left to do.

by TopHat24/7 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:46 pm

azania wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
azania wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Maybe Az can tell us why Hatton is a shameful fool.......It can't be anything to do with his out of the ring exploits because Az is Chisora's greatest fan !!!!!!!
He was an avid abuser of Colombia's finest export and I'm not talking about Shakira

Tell me a fighter who probably hasn't tried it..........Nice try Az did it take you half an hour to think of that get out of jail card..
Khan

Nah, he's too busy fighting in the streets, posting instagram photos with wads of cash in strip clubs and getting his wee willy out on webcam.

Yeh, real classy guy, what a hero, what a role-model....... Rolling Eyes

by Scottrf Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:47 pm

TopHat24/7 wrote:Nah, he's too busy fighting in the streets, posting instagram photos with wads of cash in strip clubs and getting his wee willy out on webcam.

Yeh, real classy guy, what a hero, what a role-model.......

Sounds alright to me.

by Adam D Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:47 pm

Daily Telegraph wrote:Floyd Mayweather superfight against Amir Khan in May a major doubt as Briton scheduled to fight Devon Alexander
Amir Khan's camp has rubbished claims that the Bolton fighter is looking to pull out of December's clash against Devon Alexander in order to challenge Floyd Mayweather, but rumours abound that legal wrangling is the only thing that is stopping the plug being pulled.

Ready to rumble? Team Khan have denied that they want to pull out of the Devon Alexander fight in December Photo: JULIAN SIMMONDS By Gareth A Davies, Boxing Correspondent
8:30AM BST 03 Oct 2013
Comments
Amir Khan's dream fight with Floyd Mayweather Jnr is under discussion by his promoters Golden Boy but Team Khan moved quickly on Thursday to dispel reports that the fight was a done deal for May 3 next year.

A statement early on Thursday from the boxer's office read: "Team Khan would like to dispel recent reports that Amir Khan has pulled out of a potential match-up against Devon Alexander on December 7th, taking up a fight against Floyd Mayweather in May of next year instead."

"Contrary to this story, Amir Khan is currently in training camp in San Francisco with the aim of fighting again in December against Alexander once an agreement can be reached."

It appeared earlier this week that Devon Alexander, the IBF welterweight champion, had pulled out of a fight with Khan, expected to be in December, to face former world champion Zab Judah instead.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxing/10352010/Floyd-Mayweather-superfight-against-Amir-Khan-in-May-a-major-doubt-as-Briton-scheduled-to-fight-Devon-Alexander.html

by **Seanusarrilius** Thu 03 Oct 2013, 12:56 pm

If Khan fights and beats Alexander, then a fight with Mayweather is more justified. Hasn't beaten anybody of note since Judah

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 1:00 pm

Imagine If Khan did beat mayweather...........What a nauseating creep the guy would be then........

Forget his three defeats he'd be the greatest and up there with Robinson.......in his own mind......

Please don't lose to Khan, Floydy!!

by **Seanusarrilius** Thu 03 Oct 2013, 1:06 pm

Don't worry. Floyd could go in there with candy floss wrapped round his fists and batter Khan. Not a chance in hell he beats Floyd.

by KingMonkey Thu 03 Oct 2013, 1:12 pm

There is more chance of me pulling a solid gold nugget from my Harris than Khan winning a fight with Floyd. I don't see him beating Devon fwiw and that's a fight that should go ahead regardless. As alluded to above, if he beats Alexander then he has a claim to fight Floyd but his last few fights have been disasters.

by Strongback Thu 03 Oct 2013, 1:32 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Imagine If Khan did beat mayweather...........What a nauseating creep the guy would be then........

Forget his three defeats he'd be the greatest and up there with Robinson.......in his own mind......

Please don't lose to Khan, Floydy!!

If Khan wins is Floyd still possibly the best fighter of all time or at least in your Top 5 P4P ATG's?

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 1:40 pm

Of course he stays top 5............Robbo lost, Ali lost.........He is 37 soon........

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:04 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
azania wrote:This won't be his last fight. Team Khan loves the money Amir generates. If he puts on a good show his marketability improves.
You're wrong.........he is a htree-time loser and if just being in good fights made you marketable..........Vinny Pazienza would have been as big as Ali......

Petersen-Khan was held in a small venue in washington.......

Khan would be better to stay over here......There is a huge number of asians who probably still think he's better than Ray robinson no matter what he does and would pay ppv to watch him go fishing!!.....He's a no name in America.........especially after the Garcia fight.

Look at how marketable Gatti was. Always in exciting fights and never fails to deliver. But lost many fights. Vinny Paz also got big fights even moving up to SMW and stacking up so much m,uscles he looked like a WWF wrestler. I wonder how me managed to do that. Remarkable recovery from a nasty road acident though. Great guy.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:07 pm

TopHat24/7 wrote:
azania wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
azania wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Maybe Az can tell us why Hatton is a shameful fool.......It can't be anything to do with his out of the ring exploits because Az is Chisora's greatest fan !!!!!!!
He was an avid abuser of Colombia's finest export and I'm not talking about Shakira

Tell me a fighter who probably hasn't tried it..........Nice try Az did it take you half an hour to think of that get out of jail card..
Khan
Nah, he's too busy fighting in the streets, posting instagram photos with wads of cash in strip clubs and getting his wee willy out on webcam.

Yeh, real classy guy, what a hero, what a role-model.......

That shows how well he has integrated into mainstream British culture. Just does not do it with drugs and booze. A credit to the nation who gives vast sums to good causes and helps the local community and the down trodden. Those ignored by this vile government.

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:09 pm

Vinny wasn't the star in his biggest fights....and was never a big star.......He fought Duran and Camacho but a great guy you are right......

Gatti was a good looking rags to riches kid who spent his whole career fighting in the States..........Looked Mexican too which helps........He was also succesful in America and had a trilogy with ward who was a cult figure also to propel him further..

Khan is from a part of the World that isn't too popular back home and is in no way as exciting......

But I might be wrong........I won't hammer the point home on this one..

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:09 pm

Strongback wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Imagine If Khan did beat mayweather...........What a nauseating creep the guy would be then........

Forget his three defeats he'd be the greatest and up there with Robinson.......in his own mind......

Please don't lose to Khan, Floydy!!
If Khan wins is Floyd still possibly the best fighter of all time or at least in your Top 5 P4P ATG's?

This is stupid. Robbo lost several times yet most rate him as the best ever. Louis, the allegedly best puncher ever got smacked like a drunk on acid in his prime. Levelled and smacked out of the ring by a plodder when younger than Floyd.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:11 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Vinny wasn't the star in his biggest fights....and was never a big star.......He fought Duran and Camacho but a great guy you are right......

Gatti was a good looking rags to riches kid who spent his whole career fighting in the States..........Looked Mexican too which helps........He was also succesful in America and had a trilogy with ward who was a cult figure also to propel him further..

Khan is from a part of the World that isn't too popular back home and is in no way as exciting......

But I might be wrong........I won't hammer the point home on this one..

He was marketable. He became more marketable when people saw him fight. He had an infectious personality which helped. Always the bridesmaid but never the bride.

The UK is not popular in USA? Since when?

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:14 pm

He made 6 million dollars in the whole of his career.........As he states on youtube.........

Considering he made a mark post Hagler-Leonard where million buck purses were the norm......Curry got $750,000 for mcrory two years before that fight......

and that he won titles at five different weights.........

The figures show he wasn't as marketable as you suggest.

by kingraf Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:15 pm

azania wrote:I have loads of friends from that part of the world truss. They are much the same as people from anywhere else. Not as arrogant and up themselves as many yanks I know though. Certainly more down to earth than many saffers.

Naaw... Really? Saffers are all Carbon copies of Mandela!

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:16 pm

kingraf wrote:
azania wrote:I have loads of friends from that part of the world truss. They are much the same as people from anywhere else. Not as arrogant and up themselves as many yanks I know though. Certainly more down to earth than many saffers.
Naaw... Really? Saffers are all Carbon copies of Mandela!

Loads of friends.........I'd just like a few... Crying or Very sad

by TopHat24/7 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:30 pm

azania wrote:
TopHat24/7 wrote:
azania wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:
azania wrote:
TRUSSMAN66 wrote:Maybe Az can tell us why Hatton is a shameful fool.......It can't be anything to do with his out of the ring exploits because Az is Chisora's greatest fan !!!!!!!
He was an avid abuser of Colombia's finest export and I'm not talking about Shakira

Tell me a fighter who probably hasn't tried it..........Nice try Az did it take you half an hour to think of that get out of jail card..
Khan
Nah, he's too busy fighting in the streets, posting instagram photos with wads of cash in strip clubs and getting his wee willy out on webcam.

Yeh, real classy guy, what a hero, what a role-model.......
That shows how well he has integrated into mainstream British culture. Just does not do it with drugs and booze. A credit to the nation who gives vast sums to good causes and helps the local community and the down trodden. Those ignored by this vile government.

Pah! More classic Az and hilariously transparent racial prejudice.

Getting your coq out and fighting in the streets = an ok form of British culture (quite why 'integration' should be applauded I don't know as Amir's not an immigrant), but liking a pint and doing coke = not ok.

They both do a huge amount of charitable work and community involvement.

The only difference is skin colour/ethnicity - your principal hang-up(s).

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:39 pm

TRUSSMAN66 wrote:He made 6 million dollars in the whole of his career.........As he states on youtube.........

Considering he made a mark post Hagler-Leonard where million buck purses were the norm......Curry got $750,000 for mcrory two years before that fight......

and that he won titles at five different weights.........

The figures show he wasn't as marketable as you suggest.

If you don't think Khan's marketability and profice will be raised on the back of a good showing against Floyd then we'll agree to disagree.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:41 pm

Did he instigate the street fight or was he defending himself? As for getting his todger out, I haven't heard that before. Sad show if true.

But taking coke is vile. How many people are killed in Colombia and Mexico so Hatton can get his fix. He has contributed to some of those deaths whether he likes it or not.

Disgraceful bloke.

by TopHat24/7 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:46 pm

Will crack up when some other fight Az here worships, and isn't white, gets caught having a sniff or a smoke of something illegal.

Will be flip-flop time again.....

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:46 pm

Hatton was self harming with coke because he has mental issues.....Addiction starts in the mind....With that logic you think all addicts are equally vile.....

and I don't think you do because deep down you are fairly Liberal and aren't an as*hole however much you try to be..

Let's move on.........

by ONETWOFOREVER Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:49 pm

Hatton has always been down to earth. Never declared himself a saint.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:54 pm

TopHat24/7 wrote:Will crack up when some other fight Az here worships, and isn't white, gets caught having a sniff or a smoke of something illegal.

Will be flip-flop time again.....

Why on earth are you bringing colour into it. Are you that insecure? Pinklon Thomas I liked coz he overcame smack addiction. Dokes was a fool. Robin WIlliams said coke was God's way of telling you that you had too much money. I say it's a total lack of education and intelligence. I smoke. Vile habit and trying to give up by using electronic ones.

Having a spliff is fine by me. Totally natural. Spent many hours in Bequai smoking this sun up. Skunk is not though.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:55 pm

ONETWOFOREVER wrote:Hatton has always been down to earth. Never declared himself a saint.

Khan never declared himself a saint either. But his youthful exhuberance doesn't lead to the death of many.

by kingraf Thu 03 Oct 2013, 2:59 pm

Never took coke, seen too many people destroyed by it... But surely, using your logic, Az everybody who wears a pair of Nike sneakers are vile beings who passively promote child labour?

by Lance Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:01 pm

ONETWOFOREVER wrote:Hatton has always been down to earth. Never declared himself a saint.

he is in no way down to earth.

walks around in Versace suits and charges fans £50 for a 2 minute meet n greet

by Rowley Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:02 pm

azania wrote:
Having a spliff is fine by me. Totally natural. Spent many hours in Bequai smoking this sun up. Skunk is not though.

Yep and nobody has ever died as a result of the illegal trade in marajuana have they (the argument you used as to why Hatton was vile for using coke) If Hatton has blood on his hands and is vile you are equally as bad by your own standards, either that or yet again you are making it up as you go along.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:03 pm

kingraf wrote:Never took coke, seen too many people destroyed by it... But surely, using your logic, Az everybody who wears a pair of Nike sneakers are vile beings who passively promote child labour?

Raffy, if you can't see the difference between sniffing coke and wearing nike then I question SA's education system.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:05 pm

Rowley wrote:
azania wrote:
Having a spliff is fine by me. Totally natural. Spent many hours in Bequai smoking this sun up. Skunk is not though.

Yep and nobody has ever died as a result of the illegal trade in marajuana have they (the argument you used as to why Hatton was vile for using coke) If Hatton has blood on his hands and is vile you are equally as bad by your own standards, either that or yet again you are making it up as you go along.

Home grown Rowley. Plus ganja is a natural herb smoked for thousands of years. Coca leaf is fine by me also. I have chewed it before. Killed hunger pains, gives greater stamina, kills fatugue and produces a stonking erection. I recommend you try some.

by Rowley Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:07 pm

Was not the argument you made though Az, you stated people die in Mexico and Columbia to get Hatton his fix. I am stating the exact same is true of cannabis, as such if taking coke gives you blood on your hands weed does exactly the same, ergo users of both are vile (your word)

by kingraf Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:09 pm

I'm merely saying - you said people die so Hatton can get a hit. Conversely, underage kids get underpaid and overworked so I could wear my Nike's. The one being legal does not make it better

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:10 pm

azania wrote:
Rowley wrote:
azania wrote:
Having a spliff is fine by me. Totally natural. Spent many hours in Bequai smoking this sun up. Skunk is not though.

Yep and nobody has ever died as a result of the illegal trade in marajuana have they (the argument you used as to why Hatton was vile for using coke) If Hatton has blood on his hands and is vile you are equally as bad by your own standards, either that or yet again you are making it up as you go along.
Home grown Rowley. Plus ganja is a natural herb smoked for thousands of years. Coca leaf is fine by me also. I have chewed it before. Killed hunger pains, gives greater stamina, kills fatugue and produces a stonking erection. I recommend you try some.

Az just give it up Mate............

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:12 pm

Rowley wrote:Was not the argument you made though Az, you stated people die in Mexico and Columbia to get Hatton his fix. I am stating the exact same is true of cannabis, as such if taking coke gives you blood on your hands weed does exactly the same, ergo users of both are vile (your word)

Good point. But ganja should be legalised. Coke is cut with all manner of poisons after people have killed one another to get it here.

by Rowley Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:14 pm

Whether it should be legalised is a completely subjective view, fact is it isn't and as such there is an illegal trade in it which results in deaths. Perhaps Ricky thinks coke should be legalised, applying what appears to be your logic if he does he is exempted from any guilt about the people who die to give him his fix and therefore is not vile.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:14 pm

kingraf wrote:I'm merely saying - you said people die so Hatton can get a hit. Conversely, underage kids get underpaid and overworked so I could wear my Nike's. The one being legal does not make it better

I can't see many people agreeing with child labour. But take that income away from the family and that kid may be thrown out. Especially if they are girls. Capitalist greed is the problem, not the trainers per se. Plus UN laws should be enforced making the needs of the child paramount.

by azania Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:16 pm

Rowley wrote:Whether it should be legalised is a completely subjective view, fact is it isn't and as such there is an illegal trade in it which results in deaths. Perhaps Ricky thinks coke should be legalised, applying what appears to be your logic if he does he is exempted from any guilt about the people who die to give him his fix and therefore is not vile.

You make a very good point and one I will concede on.

First time I have conceded an argument here. thumbsup

by TRUSSMAN66 Thu 03 Oct 2013, 3:17 pm

azania wrote:
Rowley wrote:Whether it should be legalised is a completely subjective view, fact is it isn't and as such there is an illegal trade in it which results in deaths. Perhaps Ricky thinks coke should be legalised, applying what appears to be your logic if he does he is exempted from any guilt about the people who die to give him his fix and therefore is not vile.
You make a very good point and one I will concede on.

First time I have conceded an argument here.

But about the thousandth time you've lost one........... Cool

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