IT SEEMS KHAN BELIEVES THE HYPE
Amir Khan is set to leave amateur boxing with less goodwill than he might have expected after his exploits at the Olympics. But it's his own fault.
Last week he pulled out of the ABA Championships on the grounds that he had not been given enough tickets for his entourage.
There is now talk that he will quit the amateur ranks to join Frank Warren's pro stable and strike for glory from there.
He has already reportedly spoken of winning a world title by the age of 21 and retiring as a legend by 25.
His father justified his withdrawal from the ABA's by stating there was nothing for the 18-year-old to prove at the championship.
Really? Khan's senior light-welterweight debut saw him given a bloody nose and dumped on his backside by a journeyman opponent.
He has talent, of that there is no doubt, but he does not have enough experience and my guess is he could pay a price if he moves to the pro ranks too soon.
In his short career so far, hehas had to temporarily move up a division, a worrying sign casting doubt on whether he has the iron discipline every boxing champion needs to put himself through gruelling training schedules.
Had he entered the ABA championships he might have come unstuck and damaged his worth to professional promoters like Warren.
He just seems to be becoming too big for his tasselled boots.
And when that happens in boxing, there's trouble ahead.
"He has already reportedly spoken of winning a world title by the age of 21 and retiring as a legend by 25"
Sounds like something Naz would have said.
Amir Khan is set to leave amateur boxing with less goodwill than he might have expected after his exploits at the Olympics. But it's his own fault.
Last week he pulled out of the ABA Championships on the grounds that he had not been given enough tickets for his entourage.
There is now talk that he will quit the amateur ranks to join Frank Warren's pro stable and strike for glory from there.
He has already reportedly spoken of winning a world title by the age of 21 and retiring as a legend by 25.
His father justified his withdrawal from the ABA's by stating there was nothing for the 18-year-old to prove at the championship.
Really? Khan's senior light-welterweight debut saw him given a bloody nose and dumped on his backside by a journeyman opponent.
He has talent, of that there is no doubt, but he does not have enough experience and my guess is he could pay a price if he moves to the pro ranks too soon.
In his short career so far, hehas had to temporarily move up a division, a worrying sign casting doubt on whether he has the iron discipline every boxing champion needs to put himself through gruelling training schedules.
Had he entered the ABA championships he might have come unstuck and damaged his worth to professional promoters like Warren.
He just seems to be becoming too big for his tasselled boots.
And when that happens in boxing, there's trouble ahead.
"He has already reportedly spoken of winning a world title by the age of 21 and retiring as a legend by 25"
Sounds like something Naz would have said.
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