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Warren said Khan was "champing at the bit" for the fight
Amir Khan will meet seven-time world champion Marco Antonio Barrera on 14 March at a unspecified British venue.

The 34-year-old Mexican is a former champion at three weights and has won 64 of his 71 fights.

"It's a big fight for Amir who's been champing at the bit. It's the right fight at this stage of his career," said promoter Frank Warren.

"It'll bring out the best in him. This puts him well and truly on the world stage," he added.

Last time out in December, Khan beat Irishman Oisin Fagan in his first bout since suffering the first loss of his career - a first-round knockout at the hands of Breidis Prescott last September.

The Olympic lightweight silver medallist split from trainer Jorge Rubio after that defeat and is now guided by Freddie Roach.

Barrera, who inflicted Prince Naseem Hamed's first career defeat in 2001, won his first world title in 1995, and over the years he has faced the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Juan Manuel Marquez and Erik Morales.



From bbc.co.uk/sport



[b]Who do ya think will win? I think Khan, not cuz I'm British, but because Barrera isn't what he once was and Khans speed and boxing abilty should be able to do the job[/b]]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29725.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29725.page GMT
I think Khan would win...because Barrera has been in sooo many wars and has taken so much punishment...it has caught up to him!

What a match-up though... I think Khan will stop Barrera but Khan will get hit a few times and get hurt...but he will get some top quality rounds for experience!]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29733.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29733.page GMT
I still see Khan winning this!]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29734.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29734.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29736.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29736.page GMT
I know Barrera can take as much punishment as she dishes out, but Khan is naturally much much bigger than MAB. Khan will hit harder than Pacman and he has youth and speed on his side.

Aren't I biased lol]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29740.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29740.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29781.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29781.page GMT
It's a hard choice]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29795.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/29795.page GMT
Very interesting matchup indeed.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30110.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30110.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30111.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30111.page GMT
IMO, MAB is there to make Khan look good and have his first big name on his record. He's had too many wars now, and he's naturally smaller than Khan. Khan has the edge in every department, except expierence.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30116.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30116.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30119.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30119.page GMT http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=17992

^^^]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30147.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30147.page GMT It's very risci fighting someone on this level right after changing trainer and getting koed like that. A few more easy tuneups would be a lot better, you never know what version of MAB shows up.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30169.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30169.page GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipsyWURr1yU&feature=PlayList&p=EF4C49141E8FE2EB&playnext=1&index=19

Looks like khan's defences are still lacking]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30911.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/30911.page GMT
Looks like khan's defences are still lacking[/quote]

Come n he looked pretty fast and sharp enough sarrng wth the P4P best fighter n the world.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31145.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31145.page GMT Very risci but props to Khan for taking the fight.
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I think Barrera KO early to middle rounds]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31815.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31815.page GMT
Hopefully he doesn't get Ko'd in round 1 and I can't show my face again lol]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31821.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31821.page GMT
Hopefully he doesn't get Ko'd in round 1 and I can't show my face again lol[/quote]

Same. I don't see Khan knocking out Barrera...but I could see a referee stopping the fight due to MASSIVE beating with lots of punches and hand speed. If the referee is more laid back I think it will go to a decision.

MY PREDICTION:

Amir Khan wins via Unanimous Decision


PS - It's my girlfriends birthday this saturday and we are going to a club that is just 5 mins walk from the MEN Arena where the fight is taking place...so maybe I will see Amir if he comes to party haha]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31845.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31845.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31849.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31849.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31940.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31940.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31978.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/31978.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32011.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32011.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32012.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32012.page GMT ]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32013.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32013.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32023.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32023.page GMT [/quote]

And your attempt and being funny and judging a bout is completely pathetic. Every single British boxer you comment on you're negative about, do you actually follow Boxing as a sport or nations? Barrera was looking for a big punch throughout but couldn't get it, Khan's defence was impressive considering that it's always been his weakness. Barrera got one big shot in round 4 or 5 and couldn't make anything of it, Khan took it and continued to dazzle Barrera with his work rate and speed. Barrera never had a chance, he's past it. In his prime, most likely, but he didn't look like he had anything on Khan bar experience, Khan had all the physical advantages and used them to batter him. ]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32038.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32038.page GMT Khan has no punching power at all, he would have lost if they didnt stop the fight. Its smells like RIGGED to me stopping a fight in the 5th round so Khan would get the technical decision only cause hes fighting in hes hometown.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32043.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32043.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32049.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32049.page GMT If the fight continued he would of won the fight by unanimous decision anyway I think... (just like i predicted before the fight)

I don't understand the hate Khan is getting...he fought well...in and out...he fought smart...hit MAB loads and then moved out of range...then came back again with lots of punches...then back out again to defend...very slick boxing in my eyes.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32056.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32056.page GMT
Aye, the same as if Calzaghe fought Hopkins or RJJ again, he'd obviously lose, despite the fact that he battered them, he'd obviously lose if he took a rematch.

I have a feeling that you two (Prof, Fernando) don't know the definition of power, because if you did you wouldn't have posted such a ridiculous comment.

"Khan will probably make sure they fight when MAB is near 40 to make things easier upon himself as he has no chin."

If you're saying Khan has no chin then you're clearly implying that Barrera has no power at all.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32059.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32059.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32069.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32069.page GMT
Aye, the same as if Calzaghe fought Hopkins or RJJ again, he'd obviously lose, despite the fact that he battered them, he'd obviously lose if he took a rematch.

I have a feeling that you two (Prof, Fernando) don't know the definition of power, because if you did you wouldn't have posted such a ridiculous comment.

"Khan will probably make sure they fight when MAB is near 40 to make things easier upon himself as he has no chin."

If you're saying Khan has no chin then you're clearly implying that Barrera has no power at all.[/quote]

RJJ isn't in the discussion. It was a cheap fight against a man who was years out of his prime. Calzaghe couldn't even finish him pathetically enough. And winning a bullshit split decision isn't battering anyone. If Hopkins fought like he did against Pavlik (going for the ko, taking chances) he'd beat Calzaghe hands down as old as he is.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32070.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32070.page GMT [b]Khan has no punching power at all[/b], he would have lost if they didnt stop the fight. Its smells like RIGGED to me stopping a fight in the 5th round so Khan would get the technical decision only cause hes fighting in hes hometown.[/quote]

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If this...if that...it didn't happen, Khan was the better fighter on the night and deserved to win. Calzaghe was the better fighter on the night and deserved to win. Are you completely incapable of acknowledging a British boxer's performances and skills?]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32080.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32080.page GMT

If this...if that...it didn't happen, Khan was the better fighter on the night and deserved to win. Calzaghe was the better fighter on the night and deserved to win. Are you completely incapable of acknowledging a British boxer's performances and skills?[/quote]

Ignore him, he is an idiot. Unless boxers are American he won't give credit, you know that so no point in arguing with him. Just listen to people with real boxing knowledge like past fighters, trainers (Freddie Roach for example) and boxing critics, none of them have the same opinion as this fool and gratefully, they are the guys who's opinion really matter and have an impact on who should be seen as great, thankfully without the bullshit flag prejudice. ]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32085.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32085.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32086.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32086.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32087.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32087.page GMT Anyway I dont see the problem here. MAB is far from the MAB that killed Nazeems career. So he loses, big deal ?

At this point Khans gonna lose if he meats someone like JMM.
He is speedy, but not overly so, and it's easy to be speedy if you don't commit your punches. There's not much power behind them.
Whats speed good for is theres no power behind ?
He still fights like an amateur..I didnt see him slip a punch even once, he don't know how to move his head.
He just looks very green, and would be destroyed by someone like Pac or JMM.
Roach is going to have to work wonders with him. He just looks so amateurish.

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If I were his promoter and manager...I think he is not ready for JMM yet... I would make him fight JMM in about 7 more fights from now...I would like to see him fight these guys in this order:

1. Jon Thaxton (prove himself as Britains best lightweight)

2. Mezaache (for European title...prove himself the best LW in Europe)

3. Michael Katsidis (this guy is a warrior..i'd like to see this fight)

4. Breidis Prescott (get revenge for his only loss)

5. Joel Casamayor (top contender)

6. David Diaz/ Juan Diaz (top contender)

7. Juan Manuel Marquez (awesome champ...)]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32090.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32090.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32092.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32092.page GMT http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32094.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32094.page GMT
I think it's because MAB said he didn't feel Khan's punches in the post fight interview. He said he has weak punch power.]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32098.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32098.page GMT
I think it's because MAB said he didn't feel Khan's punches in the post fight interview. He said he has weak punch power.[/quote]

MAB doesn't take defeat well tho. Most boxers say things like this. Khan has KO'd alot of people whether they are good or not he's knocked them out cold]]> http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32101.page http://localhost:8080/jforum/posts/preList/2689/32101.page GMT