Khan, Mayweather Jr., & the 140 lbs. Division. by M.DeTyrone

Khan, Mayweather, & the 140 lbs. Division. 

by M.DeTyrone

Amir “King” Khan 30-3 (19KO) the current WBC Silver Welterweight Champion either suffers from a short-term memory or Danny Garcia completely scrambled his brain. I don’t understand why he believes that he deserves a title fight vs. Floyd Jr. when he’s just fought three fights at 147 lbs. in one, which Khan hit the canvas once again by a now retired journey Julio Diaz. Let’s be real! What Khan needs to do is fight the IBF Welterweight Champion Kell “The Special One” Brook  33-0 (22KO) in the United Kingdom and if he defeats Kell Brook and wins the IBF 147 world title then he would have a claim at fighting Floyd Jr. Other boxers more deserve to fight Floyd Jr. that Khan is now.  These commentators and Khan Fans are saying that Khan’s speed and movement will Floyd Jr. problems. Really, are we to believe that Floyd Jr. can’t adjust to Khan’s speed, or can’t hurt Khan? People forget Floyd Jr. power at 140 lbs. was solid and he does have a higher KO percentage than Pacman in world title fights.  Can Khan defeat Floyd Jr.? Anything can occur in the boxing ring, but the odds are against Khan defeating Floyd Jr.

All these people demanding Floyd Jr. vs. Pacman and demanding that both boxers need to be make obligatory into a fight. Last time I checked Floyd Jr. is nobody’s slave and his under a contract and can fight under that contract. Boxing business is a free-market, boxers obtain what’s the best for them economically, and neither the government, president, nor any organization should be forcing boxers to fight unless he decides. You don’t like the sport. Hey! No one is forcing you to watch it or pay for any of the pay per views. Somehow, modern boxing fans, propagandist claiming to be journalist, and commentators feel that they are entitled to make the decision of boxers according to their own desires. If the fight happens then it does if doesn’t then it doesn’t boxing is bigger than two boxers. In addition, the true boxing fans want to see the rematch between Roman “Chocolatito” vs. “El Gallo” Estrada that’s a mega-fight in its own right.

The WBA 140 lbs. division has two weak champions Jesse Vargas 26-0 (9KO) the WBA Regular Champion, and Jose Benavidez 22-0 (15KO) the Interim-WBA Champion both, in my opinion, would be defeated by Adrien Broner 29-1 (22KO). There are other contenders for the WBA Regular title including the Dominican via French Guiana Thomas Dulorme 22-1 (14KO) that has week stamina but decent power. Then there’s Michael Perez 21-1-2 (10KO) out of Newark, New Jersey good power, with horrible stamina, and once already quit vs. Omar Figueroa, who will be likely moving up to 140 lbs. Regardless of those names, expect Jesse Vargas to defend the WBA Regular 140 lbs. title and face Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao in Dallas, Texas sometime in 2015. The 140 lbs. division will be an interesting division due to the fact that Terrence Crawford 25-0 (17KO) will likely be also be moving to 140 lbs.

Mikey Garcia 34-0 (28KO) is said to be jumping 10 lbs. after his win in Jan 25, 2014 over Juan Carlos Burgos that hurt him. He’s stated that he wants to fight at 140 lbs. I suspect he’ll jump to 135 instead if Crawford leaves the WBO title vacant. In my opinion, Mikey Garcia wants no part of Terence Crawford, and once he faces better opposition Mikey Garcia will end up KO’d just as his brother did, or quitting the moment, he faces a true opponent with skills. People claim he’s that good beating up on a washed-up Juan Ma Lopez, a no defense slugger like Roman Martinez 28-2-2 (17KO), which dropped on the canvas, and quitting by winning a title vs. Orlando Salido 42-12-2 (29KO) after he broke his nose. I give the edge to Terrence Crawford vs. a Mikey Garcia.

Let’s not forget about Lucas Matthysse 36-3 (34KO) that will likely be fighting for a WBO 140 Lbs. World title vs. either any boxer. Depending if Crawford moves up to 140 lbs. or Mikey Garcia moves up to 140 lbs. Who knows? Maybe we’ll see Provodnikov 24-3 (17KO) vs. Matthysse for the WBO 140 lbs. title.