Khan is King & Manchester Card Round Up
Published July 20, 2009 by Boxing Capital
Destiny fulfilled.....Amir Khan is a world champion. As predicted by Boxing Capital (see our pre fight betting prediction here), Amir Khan beat Andreas Kotelnik via 12 round points decision to lift the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Almost five years on from winning British hearts as a 17 year old at the Athens Olympics, Khan performed fantastically; setting a hot pace and responding in kind to every shot the Ukrainian Champion landed.
The wide judge’s scores of 120-108 and 118-111 (twice) told the story of a dominant win. Khan was simply too quick, too busy and too hungry for the battle hardened Champion.
Already talk is abound of a British super fight between Amir Khan and Ricky Hatton – my advice to Hatton is stay away from Khan. Under the tutelage of Freddie Roach, Khan has transformed from a boy to a man, from a wannabe to a wanted man and perhaps most importantly, from a challenger to a champion. Hatton, at this late stage of his career does not need a tough fight like this.
Other results from Manchester
Anthony Small W RSF 8 Matthew Hall
Like him or loathe him (I am in the loathe camp) you have to congratulate Small on this great win. His speed, precision and power left the rugged Hall unable to cope with his tactics.
The Olympians
James DeGale, Frankie Gavin and Billy Joe Saunders were all impressive stoppage winners again. Whilst all three showed flashes of brilliance, its the youngest of the three (Saunders) who looks like he could be the most talented in time.
Enzo Maccarinelli
It could be all over for Enzo after a punishing three round defeat to Dennis Lebedev; a real shame for a down to earth, power punching former World Champion. If this is the end, we wish you all the best Enzo.
Kell Brook
This young man gets better every fight – beating awkward Michael Lomax in just three rounds sends a chilling statement to his domestic rivals.
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