Poll: is Amir Khan ready to fight for a world title?

Are you convinced that Bolton's brilliant lightweight can compete with the top men in the division? Vote below:

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[darren mason]

its only a matter of time before khan gets knocked out.. his chin is a concern, has been decked by too small fighters, and arm punch at that...

[Yaz B]

He has proven that he can fight, and boy can he fight! But if he wants a shot at a title, let him have it. If he loses he will learn from it and grow stronger, and if he wins...well!

[Pmc]

Amir Kahn is a great prospect and a possible future champion, but my feeling is Frank Warren will try and build up his profile slowly like he did with Hatton but he does however need to ensure he is fighting decent opposition and not has-been fighters or nobodies. If he can get through another 3-4 fights against decent and tough opposition he should learn enough to enter his prime and mount a serious challenge. Kahn seriously needs to be tested before being thrown in with the lions and the people closest to him will know that.

[peter ellis]

Khan has not been put in with a top fighter yet. Putting him in with over the hill fighters who used to have a good pedigree fools no-one.The trouble is that if they put him in with better quality fighters and he gets beaten that is not the way it is done. His image is ruined and it is harder to get a world title fight. They will carry on as they always have done making him look invincible until the championship comes along.

[Jack Davies]

Now having read some of the coments below regarding Khans style I feel the need to say my piece. The fact that Khan has a high left hand to avoid the big punches doesn't in my opinion have any representation on how good his chin is. Quite obviously the aim of the sport is to hurt your opponent without you yourself being hurt in the process so whether you have a chin that could take a punch or one that can't it doesn't affect the aim of the game. Khan maybe able to take a punch, despite previous knockdowns but the sport the majority of the time relies on judges decisions and keeping his hand high avoiding those punches only strengthens his position with the judges, coupled with his awe-inspiring speed with both his hands and feet. As somebody who regurlarly steps into a ring I was disappointed seeing criticism of Khan's high defence claiming that it shows his weak chin, and that this shows he isn't ready to step in with the likes of Nate Campbell and David Diaz and I agree he isn't ready, not because of his chin but due to his inexperience. It was then said if he had a chin like Hatton he would be ready, now don't get me wrong, Hatton is a superb boxer and someone who I respect but as Mayweather exposed, his wreckless style isn't the way to the pinnacle of world boxing. Yes it has got him incredibly far but not to the very top and yet Khan is then criticised for his compact defence. Khan should stick to his style it seems to be working considering he stopped the WBO's number 4 ranked lightweight in 7 when he has never been stopped before. Khan will prove the doubters wrong and go onto win a world title and do it with his style and without needing to take any unnecessary shots.

[J.L.E]

Khan has got bigger and stronger and has fast hands, but has been trouble and decked by powder puff punchers. He will get knocked out when he gets in with a real puncher.

[Ed]

Looking at the fire power and hand speed Khan has it seems obvious his corner are worried about something. Personally I think it's his chin, they are placing alot of emphasis on his technique i.e. keeping his left high so he doesn't get caught with right hands all the time. If he was a figher with a good chin like Hatton he would be fighting for a world title in June.

[kal]

yes amir khan ready for world title

[Imran Khan]

Personally I think Amir is a great prospect and a exciting fighter as his speed can dictate any fight. As for the world title I think he should go for the world title but when he has had at least two more top level fights. I would love to see Amir move his head more as he can get picked of by the decent fighters. At the moment he is going for the world title to beat the record set by Hamed. I truly believe thats a pointless task as no body really cares about records like these once a fighter has lost a few. Look at the likes of Tyson, Nas, legends in their day but nobody remembers these guys for winning titles at young ages but rather the way they were defeated. If Amir has really matured as a fighter he will forget about this ego boosting nonsense and carry on as he is doing.
Amir has progressed so much in such a short time but he also still has alot more to learn so come on Amir your the real deal, last the distance dont rush your career.

[Cpt El Nino]

We all know that Khan is quick and strong and excellent going forward. However Khan needs to be in against an opponent who will test him defensively, Khan (if he wants a decent belt around his waist) needs to be put up against a boxer who will cause him some problems. The champion spirit is made in the trenches.

Khan can only beat what is put in front of him and you cannot doubt his skills but Warren does appear to be holding him back somewhat.