Khan vs. Garcia: King Khan Will Use Swift as Stepping Stone to 147 Pounds

Amir Khan has had a few setbacks in his career up to now. He was knocked out in the first round against Breidis Prescott in 2008, and last year, he lost his light welterweight titles to Lamont Peterson. However, he will not allow Danny Garcia to represent another one.

The loss to Peterson was a bit understandable, as Peterson may have been aided by performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, Khan was given his titles back. Their subsequent rematch was canceled when dirty drug samples from Peterson were found, per ESPN.

Khan has made it no secret that he plans to move up to the welterweight division after this fight, according to The Mirror.

Garcia simply doesn't have the talent to derail him.

Khan has the reach advantage, the speed advantage and more punching power. Garcia's only chance is to counter-punch effectively. It's the only way a shorter fighter, with less hand speed like Garcia, will have a shot.

He'll be looking to catch Khan with a left hook after a Khan jab. But I don't see Garcia having the realistic opportunity to land such a shot. He has a tendency to stand flat-footed, and that will spell disaster for him against Khan.

Khan is one of the more accurate power-punchers in the 140-147-pound weight region. The length of his arms and his exceptional hand speed will keep Garcia backing up.

After the first two rounds, Khan may be landing the jab and straight right at will.

Garcia is 23-0, but Khan represents his toughest opponent, and second place isn't even close. He didn't look great in his last fight—a win over an old and out-of-shape Erik Morales. Before that, he won a split decision over Kendall Holt and a unanimous decision over the old and one-dimensional Nate Campbell.

Had he won those fights more impressively, more people would give him a shot to win. But he has rarely fought a fighter that stands 5'10", as Khan does, and he has never faced anyone with his skill set.

According to The Mirror article above, Khan wants Floyd Mayweather Jr. and some of the other, more lucrative bouts at 147 pounds. If he's looking for a showcase fight, especially after the Lamont Peterson debacle, this is it.

Khan will shine, and he'll get Garcia out of there within six rounds.

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