[Boxing] Oscar De La Hoya vs Amir Khan?

[btc_angela]

Oscar De la Hoya - old and retired
Amir Khan - wash up fighter

So who you gonna choose between the two? 

Well, that was look likes ^{[age does not matter]} perfect match. Perhaps only his mind says he is strong fighter but the fact, Amir Khan is young and very aggressive to the career. But does not matter, as long as De la Hoya can able to give punches Amir perhaps needs also to be prepared. Let see what will happen to this fight. It looks like very interesting fight, perhaps, De la Hoya here is an underdog of this match.

Are you kidding me? How can you say that this is a perfect match? Dela Hoya can't punch or he way past his prime day and we have seen that in the Manny Pacquiao fight. Nothing is interesting here, Oscar need to remain retired and fully focus as boxing promoter. As for Amir Khan, again, he is wash up already and just chasing money fights before he retires.

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[Natalim]

Oscar De la Hoya - old and retired
Amir Khan - wash up fighter

So who you gonna choose between the two? 

Well, that was look likes ^{[age does not matter]} perfect match. Perhaps only his mind says he is strong fighter but the fact, Amir Khan is young and very aggressive to the career. But does not matter, as long as De la Hoya can able to give punches Amir perhaps needs also to be prepared. Let see what will happen to this fight. It looks like very interesting fight, perhaps, De la Hoya here is an underdog of this match.

Are you kidding me? How can you say that this is a perfect match? Dela Hoya can't punch or he way past his prime day and we have seen that in the Manny Pacquiao fight. Nothing is interesting here, Oscar need to remain retired and fully focus as boxing promoter. As for Amir Khan, again, he is wash up already and just chasing money fights before he retires.

Oscar can't punch against Manny Pacquiao but he can definitely give a good fight to Amir Khan, I'll bet on that, if there's a line available now, I might take them already in favor of De La Hoya. I'm being serious here as I believe De La Hoya is worth risking your money as he never quit, except on Manny.

[coin-investor]

He cannot punch as strong like when he is still young, all this years he never realized that boxers body is hard to keep what the minds wants, he maybe like to fight boxers in this generation, but unfortunately he cannot keep up anymore and he will just hurt his body and his ego as well if he pushes.

[btc78]

Khan is much better but lets see whats the promoter will provide ,But i doubt if he could still fight like what he was in the past 10 years.

Every old fighter will lose their best performance when they are getting old, and that is what happens with all fighters. They say that they are still in the top performance, but they can not deny that their stamina will not be the same as a young age. I also doubt that he could still fight better like what he did in the past, but I think he still has the power to fights in the ring.

What important here is that They still wanted to entertain people even when they are already in their older time.
Imagine how this Boxers will still bring their opponent down since their stamina and power had fade over the years .
I wish there will be no accident or bad that happens to them trying to knockout each other to win the game.

[erikoy]

Both fighters are explosive and their fighting skills are almost the same but Amir Kha has the power punch that could knock out De La Hoya in this match. High chances that Amir Khan could win in first few rounds but if it will reaches to 7-12 rounds then it will be in favor to De La Hoya. The strategy here for De La Hoya to win is through later rounds of boxing by conserving punches or energy for the later rounds.

What important here is that They still wanted to entertain people even when they are already in their older time.
Imagine how this Boxers will still bring their opponent down since their stamina and power had fade over the years .
I wish there will be no accident or bad that happens to them trying to knockout each other to win the game.

Yes, this is just sports and it should not result to any injuries or something and that is the job of tge referee to make sure every players will be alright after the game. In the end all we wanted from both boxers is entertainment pretty sure this game is explosive especially Amir Khan.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Khan is much better but lets see whats the promoter will provide ,But i doubt if he could still fight like what he was in the past 10 years.

Every old fighter will lose their best performance when they are getting old, and that is what happens with all fighters. They say that they are still in the top performance, but they can not deny that their stamina will not be the same as a young age. I also doubt that he could still fight better like what he did in the past, but I think he still has the power to fights in the ring.

What important here is that They still wanted to entertain people even when they are already in their older time.
Imagine how this Boxers will still bring their opponent down since their stamina and power had fade over the years .
I wish there will be no accident or bad that happens to them trying to knockout each other to win the game.

It will not be entertaining is dela Hoya is not bringing his A game on the table. Amir Khan is extremely fast during his prime, but since he is also on the downside of this career, I don't know if he still has that explosiveness. I think Oscar chooses him because Amir Khan is known for his glass jaw, china chin that if anyone touches it, he is going to be knock out or knock down. But still is not as entertaining, just another joke fight, to be honest.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

Amir Khan is a joke with a glass jaw, I really wouldn't be surprised if Oscar De La Hoya beats him. Even at his age, De La Hoya probably has more skills than Khan.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

It will not be entertaining is dela Hoya is not bringing his A game on the table. Amir Khan is extremely fast during his prime, but since he is also on the downside of this career, I don't know if he still has that explosiveness. I think Oscar chooses him because Amir Khan is known for his glass jaw, china chin that if anyone touches it, he is going to be knock out or knock down. But still is not as entertaining, just another joke fight, to be honest.

At least, Amir Khan younger than dela Hoya, which could have the potential to win in that match. Both fighters will try hard to give their best, but it will depend on how they can provide a punch at the right time. Amir Khan and dela Hoya is a fighter that we know have good stamina before, but dela Hoya already retired from boxing for eleven years, so although he still has power, I doubt he can still like before.

Age doesn't matter though in boxing, I'm sure you are familiar with Pacquaio winning against Keith Thurman. You may be young, but if you yourself has a weakness, in this case, a weak chin like Amir Khan, it doesn't matter if who touches it. If you still not convince how weak his chin is, look at Breidis Prescott destroying Khan (Amir's first lost), Canelo obliterating him in one punch, or even against Maidana, (he got lucky he got the win). I think you got my point.

[Vaculin]

It will not be entertaining is dela Hoya is not bringing his A game on the table. Amir Khan is extremely fast during his prime, but since he is also on the downside of this career, I don't know if he still has that explosiveness. I think Oscar chooses him because Amir Khan is known for his glass jaw, china chin that if anyone touches it, he is going to be knock out or knock down. But still is not as entertaining, just another joke fight, to be honest.

At least, Amir Khan younger than dela Hoya, which could have the potential to win in that match. Both fighters will try hard to give their best, but it will depend on how they can provide a punch at the right time. Amir Khan and dela Hoya is a fighter that we know have good stamina before, but dela Hoya already retired from boxing for eleven years, so although he still has power, I doubt he can still like before.

Age doesn't matter though in boxing, I'm sure you are familiar with Pacquaio winning against Keith Thurman.

I thought it's only for love, lol.

You may be young, but if you yourself has a weakness, in this case, a weak chin like Amir Khan, it doesn't matter if who touches it. If you still not convince how weak his chin is, look at Breidis Prescott destroying Khan (Amir's first lost), Canelo obliterating him in one punch, or even against Maidana, (he got lucky he got the win). I think you got my point.

Actually we can't compare De la Hoya to Pacman as his guy is having a success and active in boxing, but De la Hoya is not, he retired due to a lose from  Manny and he was in active for a while, and now wants to come back against a younger fighter? He must be too confident,

[goaldigger]

Amir Khan is a joke with a glass jaw, I really wouldn't be surprised if Oscar De La Hoya beats him. Even at his age, De La Hoya probably has more skills than Khan.

Looks like another monetary fight just to show the world that De La Hoya can still fight and can still make money. A younger Amir can still snatch this fight so let's see if this will be a good one or a just a previous fight of De La Hoya with Manny where he didn't punch that much. De La Hoya have the skills and experience, but Amir is young and can also fight. This will be a hard pick to me, but I'll go with De La Hoya for a unanimous decision.

[freedomgo]

Amir Khan is a joke with a glass jaw, I really wouldn't be surprised if Oscar De La Hoya beats him. Even at his age, De La Hoya probably has more skills than Khan.

Looks like another monetary fight just to show the world that De La Hoya can still fight and can still make money. A younger Amir can still snatch this fight so let's see if this will be a good one or a just a previous fight of De La Hoya with Manny where he didn't punch that much. De La Hoya have the skills and experience, but Amir is young and can also fight. This will be a hard pick to me, but I'll go with De La Hoya for a unanimous decision.

Wow, that's a risky pick. I'd probably follow you on that if the odds for De La Hoya  to win is +300 or more.
As a boxing fan, we know that  De La Hoya is one of the greatest in boxing, but he retired last 2008 and has not fought for more or less 12 years.

That's too risky to gamble and bet on him, but like I said, I would follow if the odds is very attractive.

[Shasha80]

Amir Khan is a joke with a glass jaw, I really wouldn't be surprised if Oscar De La Hoya beats him. Even at his age, De La Hoya probably has more skills than Khan.

Looks like another monetary fight just to show the world that De La Hoya can still fight and can still make money. A younger Amir can still snatch this fight so let's see if this will be a good one or a just a previous fight of De La Hoya with Manny where he didn't punch that much. De La Hoya have the skills and experience, but Amir is young and can also fight. This will be a hard pick to me, but I'll go with De La Hoya for a unanimous decision.

I can understand why more boxing fans voted for Oscar De La Hoya's win. Even though the age difference between Oscar De La Hoya and
Amir Khan is quite far. Sometimes being younger does not guarantee victory in boxing matches. Experiences and skills in boxing is very
influential to be able to win fight, and De La Hoya has that.

[rhomelmabini]

I can understand why more boxing fans voted for Oscar De La Hoya's win. Even though the age difference between Oscar De La Hoya and
Amir Khan is quite far. Sometimes being younger does not guarantee victory in boxing matches. Experiences and skills in boxing is very
influential to be able to win fight, and De La Hoya has that.

Where can I get that stats regarding who has more votes for the Golden Boy rather than Khan? He has the experience but the time he didn't get on the ring for a long time it should have changed of him.

I'd still rooting for the younger one to win this fight.

[samcrypto]

Amir Khan is a joke with a glass jaw, I really wouldn't be surprised if Oscar De La Hoya beats him. Even at his age, De La Hoya probably has more skills than Khan.

Looks like another monetary fight just to show the world that De La Hoya can still fight and can still make money. A younger Amir can still snatch this fight so let's see if this will be a good one or a just a previous fight of De La Hoya with Manny where he didn't punch that much. De La Hoya have the skills and experience, but Amir is young and can also fight. This will be a hard pick to me, but I'll go with De La Hoya for a unanimous decision.

I can understand why more boxing fans voted for Oscar De La Hoya's win. Even though the age difference between Oscar De La Hoya and
Amir Khan is quite far. Sometimes being younger does not guarantee victory in boxing matches. Experiences and skills in boxing is very
influential to be able to win fight, and De La Hoya has that.

Based on the skills and experience De La Hoya is indeed above its opponent but the ring has its four side and anything can happen though the odds is high for De La Hoya. Where can I place my bet for this fight so I can also enjoy watching the game? Anyway, I will also go for De La Hoya and hoping nothing serious can happen to him because of his age.

[Vaculin]

Based on the skills and experience De La Hoya is indeed above its opponent but the ring has its four side and anything can happen though the odds is high for De La Hoya. Where can I place my bet for this fight so I can also enjoy watching the game? Anyway, I will also go for De La Hoya and hoping nothing serious can happen to him because of his age.

Forget about his age, he is only 47 years old, and we have seen some fighter who even fight at 50's, one example is Bernard Hopkins, and if you like a complete list, you can check this link . https://www.oldest.org/sports/professional-boxers/

                             Oldest Age While Still Active:

10- Antonio Tarver  47 years old
9-  Archie Moore - 47 years old
8- George Foreman - 48 years old
7 - Roberto Durán -  50 years old
6 - Bob Fitzsimmons - 51 years old
5 - Bernard Hopkins - 51 years old
4- Dewey Bozella  -  52 years old
3 - Larry Holmes - 52 years old
2- Jack Johnson - 60 years old
1- Steve Ward - 61 years old

[bisdak40]

Based on the skills and experience De La Hoya is indeed above its opponent but the ring has its four side and anything can happen though the odds is high for De La Hoya. Where can I place my bet for this fight so I can also enjoy watching the game? Anyway, I will also go for De La Hoya and hoping nothing serious can happen to him because of his age.

This match-up is just pure speculation and it's only Amir Khan who is calling Dela Hoya to fight him. IMO, this match won't push through so there will be betting odds for this one. Dela Hoya said he want a competitive fight, Sergio Martinez would be a good opponent for him.

[Natalim]

Based on the skills and experience De La Hoya is indeed above its opponent but the ring has its four side and anything can happen though the odds is high for De La Hoya. Where can I place my bet for this fight so I can also enjoy watching the game? Anyway, I will also go for De La Hoya and hoping nothing serious can happen to him because of his age.

This match-up is just pure speculation and it's only Amir Khan who is calling Dela Hoya to fight him. IMO, this match won't push through so there will be betting odds for this one. Dela Hoya said he want a competitive fight, Sergio Martinez would be a good opponent for him.

So with that statement, does it mean he can't fight Amir Khan because the fighter is younger and active, while  Sergio Martinez  is 45 years old so he can give a toe to toe fight?  

[DarkDays]

Even though De La Hoya is pushing 50, he was one of the greatest to ever do it in his prime.

Amir Khan, on the other hand, was good, but few would argue he is great. He's not going to go down with the hall of famers.

Although De La Hoya hasn't been active for a decade, he's still been balls-deep in the industry ever since, and has been keeping fit and active at the same time. He's also naturally bigger than Khan with more power and better reach. It's definitely going to be a tale of power vs speed.

I think it's a fair fight, but I'd have to give the slight edge to the younger man. Khan is almost at championship level now, it will be hard for a 47-year old to beat him. Even De La Hoya is no George Foreman.

[bisdak40]

Based on the skills and experience De La Hoya is indeed above its opponent but the ring has its four side and anything can happen though the odds is high for De La Hoya. Where can I place my bet for this fight so I can also enjoy watching the game? Anyway, I will also go for De La Hoya and hoping nothing serious can happen to him because of his age.

This match-up is just pure speculation and it's only Amir Khan who is calling Dela Hoya to fight him. IMO, this match won't push through so there will be betting odds for this one. Dela Hoya said he want a competitive fight, Sergio Martinez would be a good opponent for him.

So with that statement, does it mean he can't fight Amir Khan because the fighter is younger and active, while  Sergio Martinez  is 45 years old so he can give a toe to toe fight?  

What i mean is that there is no contract yet for this match-up, no schedule or whatsoever. For now people are just speculating on who will win if they were to fight but if ever this would push through i will have Amir Khan as the favorite because he is much younger than Oscar and active.  He may have a fragile chin but Oscar's power is not like when he was young and he will have problem chasing Khan as the latter is more mobile than him. Just my opinion though but i would put my money in Khan if this would push through.

[Baofeng]

Based on the skills and experience De La Hoya is indeed above its opponent but the ring has its four side and anything can happen though the odds is high for De La Hoya. Where can I place my bet for this fight so I can also enjoy watching the game? Anyway, I will also go for De La Hoya and hoping nothing serious can happen to him because of his age.

This match-up is just pure speculation and it's only Amir Khan who is calling Dela Hoya to fight him. IMO, this match won't push through so there will be betting odds for this one. Dela Hoya said he want a competitive fight, Sergio Martinez would be a good opponent for him.

So with that statement, does it mean he can't fight Amir Khan because the fighter is younger and active, while  Sergio Martinez  is 45 years old so he can give a toe to toe fight?  

What i mean is that there is no contract yet for this match-up, no schedule or whatsoever. For now people are just speculating on who will win if they were to fight but if ever this would push through i will have Amir Khan as the favorite because he is much younger than Oscar and active.  He may have a fragile chin but Oscar's power is not like when he was young and he will have problem chasing Khan as the latter is more mobile than him. Just my opinion though but i would put my money in Khan if this would push through.

Exactly, nothing is finalised yet so everything is base on speculation. For me I would like to see:

(a) what weight they are going to fight? Oscar can't go and drain himself again to 147 lbs, it should be like 154 lbs at least. Can Amir Khan handle that weight though? Or it is going to be in a catchweight

(b) who will train Oscar? Will Nacho or Floyd Sr or even Roach?