By Mark Vester
An early statistical look at the March 14 clash between former three division champion Marco Antonio Barrera and lightweight contender Amir Khan. The fight will headline a big event at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England.
Marco Antonio Barrera
Age: 35
Record: 65-6, 43KOs
Height: 5'6
Reach: 70 inches
Titles Won: WBO super bantamweight title, WBC featherweight title, WBC/IBF super featherweight title
Key Fights: Junior Jones Fight 1 and 2, Erik Morales Fight 1, 2 and 3, Juan Manuel Marquez, Johnny Tapia, Manny Pacquiao Fight 1 and 2, Paulie Ayala, Rocky Juarez Fight 1 and 2, Robbie Peden, Kevin Kelley, Naseem Hamed, Enqique Sanchez, Kennedy McKinney, Agapito Sanchez, Mzonke Fana
Key Wins: Erik Morales Fight 2 and 3, Johnny Tapia, Paulie Ayala, Rocky Juarez Fight 1 and 2, Robbie Peden, Kevin Kelley, Naseem Hamed, Enqique Sanchez, Kennedy McKinney, Agapito Sanchez, Mzonke Fana
Win Streak: 2-0, 1KOs
Amir Khan
Age: 22
Record: 19-1, 15KOs
Height: 5'10
Reach: Uncomfirmed at 72 inches
Titles Won: Commonwealth lightweight title
Key Fights: Willie Limond, Breidis Prescott, Michael Gomez, Gairy St. Claire, Graham Earl
Key Wins: Willie Limond, Michael Gomez, Gairy St. Claire, Graham Earl
Win Streak: 1-0, 1KOs
Advantages
Power - Khan
Chin - Barrera
Skill - Barrera
Speed - Khan
Reach - Khan
Height - Khan
Experience - Barrera
Stamina - Barrera
Betting Favorite - Khan
Media Favorite - Even
Fan Favorite - Barrera
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