Amir Khan signs with sky box office

SB_07 · 15-08-2008, 15:56

Amir Khan has signed a multi-fight deal which could take him to a world title on Sky.

His first appearance on Sky Box Office will be on Saturday, September 6, when he fights the undefeated lightweight Breidis Prescott at the MEN Arena in Manchester.

So that's Ã‚Â£14.99 for a fight which will probably last a couple of rounds.

Help!!! · 15-08-2008, 17:22

Ahh no way, I hope they put a clause in the contract minimum of 3 rounds before a KO, at least we could watch it for free on ITV.

Osem · 16-08-2008, 21:59

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/spo...cle4541600.ece

Big mistake methinks - should've stayed on terrestrial TV for a while to boost his public profile. As it is very few people will see him fight now...

mouqeet · 05-09-2008, 17:48

I hope amir khan wins

peanut · 05-09-2008, 19:36

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Originally Posted by mouqeet

I hope amir khan wins

After pooing on his fans I can't say I really care now if he wins or not.

Arthurgray50@blu · 05-09-2008, 20:12

There are two reasons, why l won't be watching the Khan fight, firstly it is going to cost Ã‚Â£14.99, and the other, his fights normally last about 30 secs, l beleive he has only gone the distance in one fight, so that is too me is a waste of money for the sub, and also, it should be on ITV, where it would have been free, l have never liked Khan, every fight he has, seems to be a tester, and l think most of the boxers, and there must be some powerful boxers out there, are boxers, that are just on the ladder in there career, don't get me wrong, l am a great boxing fan, and seen some great fights, but l am not a great fan of Amir Khan.

peanut · 05-09-2008, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

There are two reasons, why l won't be watching the Khan fight, firstly it is going to cost Ã‚Â£14.99, and the other, his fights normally last about 30 secs, l beleive he has only gone the distance in one fight, so that is too me is a waste of money for the sub, and also, it should be on ITV, where it would have been free, l have never liked Khan, every fight he has, seems to be a tester, and l think most of the boxers, and there must be some powerful boxers out there, are boxers, that are just on the ladder in there career, don't get me wrong, l am a great boxing fan, and seen some great fights, but l am not a great fan of Amir Khan.

I can't disagree with any of that

I'm a big fan of boxing and I agree, I watch it to see the favourite get beaten to a pulp. I never did like Khan but it doesn't take any of my respect away from him as a boxer.

mouqeet · 05-09-2008, 20:43

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Originally Posted by peanutkp

After pooing on his fans I can't say I really care now if he wins or not.

Oh cmon you gotta be kidding me everybodys loves him but i agree what you said pooing on his fans but they'll get over it

Shadow Demon UK · 05-09-2008, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

There are two reasons, why l won't be watching the Khan fight, firstly it is going to cost Ã‚Â£14.99, and the other, his fights normally last about 30 secs, l beleive he has only gone the distance in one fight, so that is too me is a waste of money for the sub, and also, it should be on ITV, where it would have been free, l have never liked Khan, every fight he has, seems to be a tester, and l think most of the boxers, and there must be some powerful boxers out there, are boxers, that are just on the ladder in there career, don't get me wrong, l am a great boxing fan, and seen some great fights, but l am not a great fan of Amir Khan.

If you are a great boxing fan you would understand why he hasn't faced any of the 'big' boxers yet. You can't just throw a young boxer with no experiance into big fights, it would be stupid and ruin his career. There would be no good coming out of going for big fights and losing them because of inexperiance, he needs to build confidence and get stronger before he fights for titles.

Prescott, his opponent tomorrow night, is undefeated and is a very good boxer. He has ended other boxers unbeaten records so it will be anything other than a walk in the park for Kahn, who needs more credit then people are giving him for previous fights he has won.

I can see why people are angry with him moving from ITV to Sky because you need to pay to watch him now, but it's a step forward in his career. All the great British boxers moved to Sky such as Lennox Lewis, Prince Nas and Hatton in their careers. He needed to do it to progress his career and get the bigger fights which people have been calling for.

mouqeet · 06-09-2008, 08:57

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Originally Posted by Shadow Demon UK

If you are a great boxing fan you would understand why he hasn't faced any of the 'big' boxers yet. You can't just throw a young boxer with no experiance into big fights, it would be stupid and ruin his career. There would be no good coming out of going for big fights and losing them because of inexperiance, he needs to build confidence and get stronger before he fights for titles.

Prescott, his opponent tomorrow night, is undefeated and is a very good boxer. He has ended other boxers unbeaten records so it will be anything other than a walk in the park for Kahn, who needs more credit then people are giving him for previous fights he has won.

I can see why people are angry with him moving from ITV to Sky because you need to pay to watch him now, but it's a step forward in his career. All the great British boxers moved to Sky such as Lennox Lewis, Prince Nas and Hatton in their careers. He needed to do it to progress his career and get the bigger fights which people have been calling for.

well said Shadow Demon UK

Shadow Demon UK · 06-09-2008, 23:24

Well, Khan got absoloutley slaughtered, first round knock out - 54 seconds

WHISTLED · 06-09-2008, 23:51

Money well spent

SB_07 · 07-09-2008, 00:13

That was brutal! Khan is MILES off a world title now, he got destroyed.

07-09-2008, 01:01

I personally have never rated him. When he first stepped into the professional ring he certainly did not look like he had what it takes. Credit where it is due though he has shown he has spirit and a somewhat ok chin . But I always thought he needs a good test. I didnt expect it to be tonight but there you go. He could learn humility from this, train harder and lose the cockiness that the media has given him. Now is his real test does he come back fighting harder and fitter than before or does he lose his confidence

Russ · 07-09-2008, 01:03

Didn't this happen with Chris Eubank about 13 years ago? Sky Sports signed him to a multi-million pound deal then in his very next match he had his butt handed to him on a plate by Steve Collins.