Amir Khan who has been accused of being protected in his line ups defended his title against the New York Orthodox Jew, Dmitriy Salita, Dmitriy has had some exciting fights on the undercard of big names such as the Klitschco’s but tonight was his chance to showcase his place in professional boxing. Khan was stopped by Prescott but since took the WBA Light welter weight belt in a bout against Andreas Kotelnik.
Khan is an exciting fighter, similar to David Haye, you know he can fight well but there is always the question over whether he will get caught and go down. Training under Freddy Roach Khan looked in good form and will have a solid game plan to beat the American and prove his title. Dmitriy, undefeated, faced Khan who is by no doubt the best fighter he has had to face, Salita came back at critics before the fight that he would be the best fighter Khan had ever faced.
Khan knocked Salita down in the first ten seconds and hurt him badly, Dmitriy got back up but was no match for Khans fast fists, it was not long before he was cornered by Khan throwing combinations and power punches, rescued only by the Puerto Ricon referee. Starting back again Khan unleashed an estimated 5 punches a second finishing the New York Jew in the first round.
Amir Khan shut up his critics by stopping the undefeated Salita in 1 minute 16 seconds to keep hold of his belt, and has earned his place as Pacquiao’s new sparring partner.
Since Khans Olympic Amateur performances he has been a hero to British boxing fans but has come a long way to the fighter he was tonight. After his put down by Prescott, Khan has come back faster and stronger and has his eyes set on more world titles and international fights. With the backing of the UK Khan hopes to move on to bigger things and only 3 days before his 23rd birthday has proved to be one to watch as he matures, and couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present.
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