Boxing Schedule for the month of December
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I've seen plenty of Moreno fights and I've never seen him look like that against a top notch opponent. Last time he looked like that was against (who he should look like that against), but this was just amazing. I also didn't realize Moreno was only 26, for whatever reason I thought he was much older. Good showing by Moreno.
Showtime really dropped the ball on this one, big time. SMH
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Been told @SHOsports has canceled the Dec. 31 #boxing card. Apparently, didn't want Campillo as replacement for Erdei (which makes no sense)
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I'm quite surprised @SHOsports wouldn't accept Campillo in place of Erdei. That tells me Showtime just didnt want to do the show. #boxing
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Been told @SHOsports has canceled the Dec. 31 #boxing card. Apparently, didn't want Campillo as replacement for Erdei (which makes no sense)
danrafaelespn Dan Rafael
I'm quite surprised @SHOsports wouldn't accept Campillo in place of Erdei. That tells me Showtime just didnt want to do the show. #boxing
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WILL AMIR KHAN STAND THE TEST OF TIME?
By John McCormick
This Saturday Amir Khan (26-1 with 18 KOs) will defend his WBA Super Lightweight and IBF light welterweight titles against Lamont Peterson (29-1-1 with 15 KOs). The fight will be broadcasted live on HBO from The Convention Center in Washington D.C. The card provides fans with a chance to see Khan showcase his talent against a difficult, yet beatable opponent. How shocked would the world be if Lamont Peterson pulled off the upset? I wouldn't place a wager on it, but if it happened I wouldn't be all that shocked.
It has only been three years since Breidis Prescott knocked out two birds with one left hook by giving Amir the taste of canvas, and defeat. Since then, Amir has showed tremendous improvement under Freddie Roach's guidance. Although his performances against Marco Antonio Barrera, Paulie Malignaggi, Marcos Maidana, and Zab Judah have all been outstanding, fight fans have not forgotten about the Prescott loss. Why has Amir not shown any interest in a Prescott rematch? Has he became too good to try and avenge his only loss to a man who knocked him out in the first round? Something just doesn’t seem right about that.
A great fighter can get away with an early career, knockout loss. History has shown us that they can learn from the loss, and make adjustments to not let it happen again. I will refrain from jumping the gun by prematurely calling Amir Khan a great fighter at this point in his career. His career defining performance thus far was against Marcos Maidana. In the fight, Amir showed the world he can box with the best of them, and that he had a heart to match his jab. Although Khan survived Maidana’s late round shots, he left just enough room for skeptics to wonder if the Prescott loss was really just an off night that Amir had due to trouble making weight. Or was it a sign of things to come in the future once anyone who hits harder than Paulie Malignaggi lands a shot on the Brit's chin.
As for now, I will give them the benefit of the doubt, and believe that it was Amir's struggle to make the 135 pound limit that cost him his first professional loss. Amir appears strong and sturdy at 140, so the pieces of the puzzle do fit. Lamont Peterson has what it takes to beat Amir Khan, but having something, and using it are two completely different things. Like I said earlier, if Peterson pulls off the upset I wouldn’t be completely shocked, just don’t bet on it. Amir will most likely pull of the win Saturday night. The real question for Amir Khan will be answered beyond Saturday.
Will Amir Khan stand the test of the future? The quality of his final legacy depends to a large degree on the decisions he makes today, and in the near future. Many opportunities await the young champion at junior welterweight, and welterweight. Timothy Bradley, Brandon Rios, Juan Manuel Marquez, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Victor Ortiz, and Andre Berto are all possible future foes for Khan. He claims he wants to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr next year at welterweight. Be careful what you wish for Amir, you just might get it. You must crawl before you walk. Amir should fight Bradley, Rios, and one fight at welterweight before even laying eyes on Mayweather. If Amir allows the money to blind him, and fights Floyd earlier than that, he may suffer a loss that he can't rebound from this time. I would favor Amir to beat any of the other names I mentioned except for one. Khan’s fight with Bradley is long past due. If these two finally can get each other in the ring, it would be a “pick em” type of fight, but if Khan wins convincingly, no skeptic would be able to doubt how good he is. When it’s all said and done, will boxing fans compare Amir Khan to other Hall of Fame fighters from the UK? That answer is all in the hands of Khan, or possibly in his chin. We shall see.
By John McCormick
This Saturday Amir Khan (26-1 with 18 KOs) will defend his WBA Super Lightweight and IBF light welterweight titles against Lamont Peterson (29-1-1 with 15 KOs). The fight will be broadcasted live on HBO from The Convention Center in Washington D.C. The card provides fans with a chance to see Khan showcase his talent against a difficult, yet beatable opponent. How shocked would the world be if Lamont Peterson pulled off the upset? I wouldn't place a wager on it, but if it happened I wouldn't be all that shocked.
It has only been three years since Breidis Prescott knocked out two birds with one left hook by giving Amir the taste of canvas, and defeat. Since then, Amir has showed tremendous improvement under Freddie Roach's guidance. Although his performances against Marco Antonio Barrera, Paulie Malignaggi, Marcos Maidana, and Zab Judah have all been outstanding, fight fans have not forgotten about the Prescott loss. Why has Amir not shown any interest in a Prescott rematch? Has he became too good to try and avenge his only loss to a man who knocked him out in the first round? Something just doesn’t seem right about that.
A great fighter can get away with an early career, knockout loss. History has shown us that they can learn from the loss, and make adjustments to not let it happen again. I will refrain from jumping the gun by prematurely calling Amir Khan a great fighter at this point in his career. His career defining performance thus far was against Marcos Maidana. In the fight, Amir showed the world he can box with the best of them, and that he had a heart to match his jab. Although Khan survived Maidana’s late round shots, he left just enough room for skeptics to wonder if the Prescott loss was really just an off night that Amir had due to trouble making weight. Or was it a sign of things to come in the future once anyone who hits harder than Paulie Malignaggi lands a shot on the Brit's chin.
As for now, I will give them the benefit of the doubt, and believe that it was Amir's struggle to make the 135 pound limit that cost him his first professional loss. Amir appears strong and sturdy at 140, so the pieces of the puzzle do fit. Lamont Peterson has what it takes to beat Amir Khan, but having something, and using it are two completely different things. Like I said earlier, if Peterson pulls off the upset I wouldn’t be completely shocked, just don’t bet on it. Amir will most likely pull of the win Saturday night. The real question for Amir Khan will be answered beyond Saturday.
Will Amir Khan stand the test of the future? The quality of his final legacy depends to a large degree on the decisions he makes today, and in the near future. Many opportunities await the young champion at junior welterweight, and welterweight. Timothy Bradley, Brandon Rios, Juan Manuel Marquez, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Victor Ortiz, and Andre Berto are all possible future foes for Khan. He claims he wants to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr next year at welterweight. Be careful what you wish for Amir, you just might get it. You must crawl before you walk. Amir should fight Bradley, Rios, and one fight at welterweight before even laying eyes on Mayweather. If Amir allows the money to blind him, and fights Floyd earlier than that, he may suffer a loss that he can't rebound from this time. I would favor Amir to beat any of the other names I mentioned except for one. Khan’s fight with Bradley is long past due. If these two finally can get each other in the ring, it would be a “pick em” type of fight, but if Khan wins convincingly, no skeptic would be able to doubt how good he is. When it’s all said and done, will boxing fans compare Amir Khan to other Hall of Fame fighters from the UK? That answer is all in the hands of Khan, or possibly in his chin. We shall see.
After Khan was brutally KO'd by Prescott, he moved up in weight, got a new trainer and had to be rebuilt. An immeidate rematch would have been way too risky for such a young fighter. As he improved and got his confidence back, every time the Prescott rematch made any sense, Prescott lost a fight. Prescott has lost 4 out of his last 7 fights since beating Khan, so it's one of those things where a rematch isn't necessary because Prescott has proved not to be a world class fighter.
Khan can still have a hell of a career and legacy without avenging that loss. Wlad Klitschko never rematched Ross Purity. Bernard Hopkins never rematched Clinton Mitchell. etc etc. It happens.
I agree Khan isn't a great fighter yet, although he's certainly looking more and more like he will be and his resume keeps looking a lot better. But we'll have to see how he looks at 147 pounds. I'm not sold either he'll be able to hang with bigger punchers in the division like Ortiz or Berto, but he's got the physical make up to be able to add the weight without too much trouble I think.
Khan can still have a hell of a career and legacy without avenging that loss. Wlad Klitschko never rematched Ross Purity. Bernard Hopkins never rematched Clinton Mitchell. etc etc. It happens.
I agree Khan isn't a great fighter yet, although he's certainly looking more and more like he will be and his resume keeps looking a lot better. But we'll have to see how he looks at 147 pounds. I'm not sold either he'll be able to hang with bigger punchers in the division like Ortiz or Berto, but he's got the physical make up to be able to add the weight without too much trouble I think.
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