Former world champion Amir Khan has warned Conor Benn about the “dangerous” power of Samuel Vargas “which can cause any fighter problems” and says the 24-year-old is taking a “massive step-up” when he risks his unbeaten record and WBA Continental title this Saturday, live on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200 countries and territories.
Khan knows all about the threat posed by Vargas, having been floored when they shared the ring back in September 2018. Khan sent Vargas to the canvas in the second round, only to be dropped himself, and had to respond with another knockdown during a hard-fought points victory.
Vargas is no stranger to elite level competition after being in with with numerous quality operators such as Errol Spence and Danny Garcia, and former World Champion Khan says ‘The Destroyer’ will have to be at his very best this weekend if he is to maintain his unblemished record.
“He can get in there and have a little tear up,” said Khan when speaking to Sky Sports. “He can throw a good shot as well. He’s got decent power. I think it’s a massive step-up for Conor Benn. I think Conor will have his hands full in that fight.
“Since obviously after he fought me, he has been in one or two difficult fights, Samuel Vargas, and he’s been beat after I beat him. But I still think he’s a dangerous operator.
“You have to stay focused throughout the whole fight, because this is boxing, one punch can change a fight. Samuel has that power, has decent skills, which can cause any fighter problems.”
To be fair, Khan probably came out of his fight with Malignaggi , talking about his ‘dangerous power’, so I wouldn’t read too much into this.
Khan won the fight with Vargas with the help of Ref Terry O’Connor every time Vargas had Khan was in trouble O’connor stop Vargas fighting. watch the fight. O’connor one bent ref.
Khan should be warning many fighters about the one-punch KO power Alvarez can bring to the table. I think Khan is still on the recovery from that massive KO.
Vargas got home decision vs very average Jussi Koivula.
Khan trying to keep his name in there.
Kahn knows how to run from a fight so he can give good advice…….
Khan continues to try and make it about himself.
A rolled up newspaper to the jaw would floor Khan for an 8 count. If Benn is anything Vargas should be a good heavybag workout for him
Great words of wisdom
But coming from Con,my bad I meant Khan, u gotta take it with a grain of salt.Dudes chin so fragile,If you read this too loud his legs will get wobbly.