After a good run since joining hands with trainer Freddie Roach, the consistency has dried out in the last two fights. You can give former IBF/WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (26-3, 18 KO’s) the benefit of doubt in the Peterson fight, However flaws were evident and need to be addressed. What has happened cannot be changed, but can be prevented form happening again. The obvious change is to go back to basics and work on different defensive techniques, which include how to clinch when hurt and kill the clock. They need to simulate the process and practice on what to do when that happens so it become familiar territory. Along with defence fighting in the pocket is an area which was exploited by Lamont Peterson. So the game plan to beat Amir Khan has been exposed and as he’s moving up and fighting the best this is something that will effect him from time to time and rebuilding himself will be very difficult as he gets older. Read more: http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/08/can-khan-urgently-make-changes/#more-127064
Just needs a bit more training IMO. He is getting to that age though, like you said, where it will be harder.
