Khan Vs Gomez 21st June 2008 NIA Birmingham

[wiser1]

Manchester's Michael Gomez believes he can prove everyone in boxing wrong again when he takes on Amir Khan on Saturday.


The Predator's career has been on a downward spiral for more than three years but has resisted calls for his retirement to take on the undefeated Khan for the Commonwealth lightweight title.

And Gomez, who scored a shock victory over the previously unbeaten Alex Arthur in 2003, believes such a big fight is what he needs to focus his mind on the job.

Boxing star Amir Khan has branded former trainer Oliver Harrison "disloyal" for helping his up-coming opponent to prepare.



Olympic silver medallist Khan faces Michael Gomez in-front of a sell-out 10,000 crowd for the Commonwealth lightweight title in Birmingham on Saturday.


It is Khan's first fight since he split with Harrison two months ago, following his victory over Martin Kristjansen in April.

Khan to win this easily or will it be a tough nights work?

[fantastic dan]

After Khan's limp start in pro boxing I thought he'd been doing quite well. This split with Harrison is the question mark though. I just don't know if Khan is going to be properly prepared for the fight.

[addyb]

I hope khan gets absolutely flattened.. not that i expect gomez to do this!
I dont think ive ever hated a boxer as much as khan.

Theres plenty of decent young british fighters out there who deserve the coverage he gets but they dont. Just because he won a silver medal at the olympics.

Eee it makes my blood boil it does!

[Mr Jason B]

Yet another small opponent for Khan and just to make sure,Gomez is also way past his best.Id like Khan to get ko'd so he will stop spouting so much rubbish but I think Gomez is a bit of a nob head as well so would be happy if there was a simultaneous KO on this occasion

[-Jay-]

Wooo what with all the Khan hate? it's it because he reminds you of prince naz?

I like the guy and hope he has a fantastic career!

[wiser1]

i think 1 hell of a fight would be khan vs mitchell

[bekko]

Originally Posted by addyb

I hope khan gets absolutely flattened.. not that i expect gomez to do this!
I dont think ive ever hated a boxer as much as khan.

Theres plenty of decent young british fighters out there who deserve the coverage he gets but they dont. Just because he won a silver medal at the olympics.

Eee it makes my blood boil it does!

Do you remember Prince Naseem lol i couldn't stand him.

[kopchoir]

im also another one who hopes khan gets a good hiding both fighters are local to me but im really hoping gomez gives him a good hiding even though i cant stand him either.
Off topic holland have just equalised so going into extra time so it may be screened on another station

[bekko]

The fight will be live on itv 1 after the footie even though the games gone into et ?

[snellfish]

wow great fight, looking close!!

[addyb]

Argghhh he won again!

Still it just confirmed AGAIN tonight that khan has no chin whatsoever... oh i cant wait til he gets in the ring with the big boys and gets absolutely ****in hammered!

ARGGHHHH!!

oh btw ive had a few shandys!!

[IAN P]

Good fight,referee stopped it too soon imho.Khan's defence isn't good,but he's quick.

[addyb]

Originally Posted by IAN P

Good fight,referee stopped it too soon imho.Khan's defence isn't good,but he's quick.

yep i agree.. dont get me wrong khan has got talent but hes soo overhyped!

[bekko]

Another fight that is won and lost cause of a girlie ref stopping it to soon. Khan should go for a world title next and get put on his arse he would start over again and become a better boxer for it.

[Vince Noir]

I too think the ref stopped it to soon, gomez did take a lot of hits but thats the thing he "took" them.
Should have let him carry on after the flurry of hits and if he was back in that position again in that round then he should have stopped it.