Amir Khan
vs.
Luis Collazo
Photo by Esther Lin/Showtime
Gino Garcia, Contributing Writer
Luis Collazo vs. Amir Khan will be another fight of strategy. It would appear that Khan would have the upper hand in technique alone, however in the end I think Collazo will overcome. I see this fight ending by seventh-round TKO in favor of Collazo.
Prediction: Collazo
Jordan Echavez, Contributing Writer
For this bout, I think Luis Collazo will be able to pull off the upset over Amir Khan. I hope Khan isn’t looking past his opponent and only thinking about a future bout with Floyd Mayweather. Collazo has hung in there with the elite fighters and has been on the bad side of decisions in many close fights. If Collazo can survive the early onslaught, he has a chance to capitalize and possibly put Khan away once he slows down usually later in the fight. With that said, I’m going to go with Collazo by late knockout.
Prediction: Collazo
Rob Anthony, Contributing Writer
I don’t believe Luis Collazo is as good as his knockout win against Victor Ortiz would have one believe. I don’t believe Amir Khan is as bad as many people try to paint him as. I thought Khan beat Lamont Peterson in DC and I believe he was winning on points when he was knocked out by Danny Garcia with a punch that appeared to hit him in the ear/neck area and messed up his equilibrium and balance. I believe if he takes that shot better, the course of boxing history would be much different right now. I also believe that Julio Diaz–his last opponent–is much tougher than most folks originally estimated when Khan won a fairly controversial decision to him last year. Since Amir Khan has changed trainers from Freddie Roach to Virgil Hunter I haven’t seen him put together any great performances that lead me to say he’s improved greatly. If there’s a time to put together that type of showing, it’s this Saturday when the boxing world and casual fans will all be watching and judging whether or not he is a credible future opponent for one, Floyd Mayweather. If Khan can use his long arms and quick hands to neutralize Collazo and keep his chin from sustaining any big shots, he can win this fight and at least stay alive in the Mayweather sweepstakes. If his chin gets exposed, then it could be tough sledding for Mr. Khan and he could kiss his Mayweather shot goodbye. I think Khan will win by split decision in a possibly controversial close decision.
Prediction: Khan
Brendan Montenegro, Sr. Corespondent
This is the fight I am waiting for, as Collazo will finally silence Khan and completely turn him into a has been. Yes, I am going with Collazo in this one, as many other writers and boxing personal that I know. It will not be an easy fight. It may resemble the Mosley vs. Collazo fight, but Collazo has grow as a fighter, he fell back in love again with this sport, and had trained like he never trained before. He will be ready for this fight and he will end up being Mayweathers opponent come September. Collazo by SD
Prediction: Collazo
Lenin Acevedo, Photographer
I’m liking Amir Khan to win this fight. I feel like he’ll control the tempo if he uses his speed and keeps Luis Collazo on the outside. On the other hand, Collazo is a very tricky boxer who can sneak a hook and hurt Khan. Ultimately, if Khan doesn’t get overconfident and try to go to war on the inside, he should win a close decision.
Prediction: Khan
Juan Carlos Burgos, Contributing Writer
This is your classic crossroads matchup. Luis Collazo coming off a blowout victory over Victor Ortiz will try to remain a player in the welterweight division. Amir Khan is long and rangy and should use those tools vs. Collazo. His hand speed and quickness will present a problem for Collazo as I don’t expect Khan to sit in front and back up the way Ortiz did. Collazo is as crafty as they come, but I think Khan’s hand speed and movement will carry the day vs. Collazo.
Prediction: Khan
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
This is definitely the toughest bout to call on “The Moment” card. I like Luis Collazo and the fact that inside and outside of the ring, he’s a fighter. His win against Victor Ortiz was very deserving and has landed him a huge shot against Amir Khan. Khan, who may or may not still be bothered that he’s not the one facing Mayweather, has a tough task ahead of him. Khan is moving up to Welterweight for the first time in his career and who’s to say he can hang at that weight? Collazo has always fought at either Welterweight or Jr. Middleweight so he will give Khan all he can handle. I really think this fight will come down to who can control the pace in the mid-to-late rounds. Khan might start fast, but I think the crafty southpaw Collazo will settle in and have Khan frustrated by the time the final bell rings.
Prediction: Collazo
