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By Telegraph Sport Last Updated: 9:40AM BST 17/07/2012 Tue 17 Jul 2012

Amir Khan is to assess his relationship with trainer Freddie Roach after his defeat to Danny Garcia on Saturday. The 25 year-old was knocked out for the second time in his career when he was stopped in the fourth round in Las Vegas by underdog Garcia after being floored three times in the WBA and WBC light- welterweight unification fight. Khan yesterday outlined his determination to reclaim both titles but will review his relationship with Roach, admitting he is tired of constantly being number two to Manny Pacquiao, who the American also trains. In quotes reported by the Daily Mirror said: "I want someone who is with me all the way through, like my conditioner Ruben Tabares is. "It's hard when you're with Manny and have to be the number two. "Every fight is a big fight for me, I'm fighting top-10 guys and so I need the best guys with me all the way through. "Now is the best time to sort these things out and my team will talk things over with Freddie. "There are a few things I have to change to benefit me. "Maybe we have to see if I'm doing the right training and have the right sparring." Khan, who has been working with Roach since 2008, has vowed to return to the light-welterweight division once he has taken a break to reassess his defeat to Garcia. Following his defeat, Khan also hit back at IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch's claim that the Bolton man should retire. Khan said: "Carl's always got his little things to say, I think I'll leave it at that really. I'm a young fighter, I'm 25, I'm not talking about retiring, I'm still young and I've got a lot in me."

Are the excuses coming out or does he have a point?

I personally think he has no one to blame but himself for his loss to Garcia (If that's what he's hinting at, I don't think he is)

I Think he makes a pretty fair point even if others might get it twisted.
He's a top brand fighter, extremely marketable, has far more many years left in him than Pac Man coming off a controversial loss to Bradly. I can't see the Mayweather fight happening now. Khans getting dragged to the Phillipines mid training just so he can be with Roach who is focusing on Pac man. I'm not saying that's why he lost but stuff like that CAN'T help his cause. So somethings got to give.

I also don't think he should retire. The Americans love him because he is so gung ho and unpredictable. He can EASLY get big fights draw crowds and win titles at the top level. I don't buy he should retire for 1 second.

Maybe if this was Carl Froch. Yes. Lol. As talented as he is he will NEVER draw the crowed and paying customers like Khan can. Not in a million years.

What you think.

[Beef Radio]

By Telegraph Sport Last Updated: 9:40AM BST 17/07/2012 Tue 17 Jul 2012

Amir Khan is to assess his relationship with trainer Freddie Roach after his defeat to Danny Garcia on Saturday. The 25 year-old was knocked out for the second time in his career when he was stopped in the fourth round in Las Vegas by underdog Garcia after being floored three times in the WBA and WBC light- welterweight unification fight. Khan yesterday outlined his determination to reclaim both titles but will review his relationship with Roach, admitting he is tired of constantly being number two to Manny Pacquiao, who the American also trains. In quotes reported by the Daily Mirror said: "I want someone who is with me all the way through, like my conditioner Ruben Tabares is. "It's hard when you're with Manny and have to be the number two. "Every fight is a big fight for me, I'm fighting top-10 guys and so I need the best guys with me all the way through. "Now is the best time to sort these things out and my team will talk things over with Freddie. "There are a few things I have to change to benefit me. "Maybe we have to see if I'm doing the right training and have the right sparring." Khan, who has been working with Roach since 2008, has vowed to return to the light-welterweight division once he has taken a break to reassess his defeat to Garcia. Following his defeat, Khan also hit back at IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch's claim that the Bolton man should retire. Khan said: "Carl's always got his little things to say, I think I'll leave it at that really. I'm a young fighter, I'm 25, I'm not talking about retiring, I'm still young and I've got a lot in me."

Are the excuses coming out or does he have a point?

I personally think he has no one to blame but himself for his loss to Garcia (If that's what he's hinting at, I don't think he is)

I Think he makes a pretty fair point even if others might get it twisted.
He's a top brand fighter, extremely marketable, has far more many years left in him than Pac Man coming off a controversial loss to Bradly. I can't see the Mayweather fight happening now. Khans getting dragged to the Phillipines mid training just so he can be with Roach who is focusing on Pac man. I'm not saying that's why he lost but stuff like that CAN'T help his cause. So somethings got to give.

I also don't think he should retire. The Americans love him because he is so gung ho and unpredictable. He can EASLY get big fights draw crowds and win titles at the top level. I don't buy he should retire for 1 second.

Maybe if this was Carl Froch. Yes. Lol. As talented as he is he will NEVER draw the crowed and paying customers like Khan can. Not in a million years.

What you think.

[Beef Radio]

I don't know if you noticed in the post fight interview. But he kept saying WE didn't do this right, WE didn't get that right. There is an obvious deflection of responsibility there.

I honestly believe that the reason he lost was because he went and did his own thing thinking he had it in the bag underestimating Garcia.

No way Roach or any other member of his team told him to take that approach. Especially with that chin of his. That's practically a suicide only he could take on some emotional shit.

[Beef Radio]

I don't know if you noticed in the post fight interview. But he kept saying WE didn't do this right, WE didn't get that right. There is an obvious deflection of responsibility there.

I honestly believe that the reason he lost was because he went and did his own thing thinking he had it in the bag underestimating Garcia.

No way Roach or any other member of his team told him to take that approach. Especially with that chin of his. That's practically a suicide only he could take on some emotional shit.

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Amir Khan Has No One To Blame But Himself, He Got Stupid In That Ring And Paid For It. It's Not Freddy Roach Period, Fight After Fight You See Khan Getting Cocky N Wanting To Showboat...He Just Happened To Pay For It Wit His Fight Against Garcia. Watching Round 1 & 2, Garcia Was Outclassed By Khan's Speed....If Khan Just Took His Time, It Would've Been An Easy Night.

[~SHINIGAMI~]

Amir Khan Has No One To Blame But Himself, He Got Stupid In That Ring And Paid For It. It's Not Freddy Roach Period, Fight After Fight You See Khan Getting Cocky N Wanting To Showboat...He Just Happened To Pay For It Wit His Fight Against Garcia. Watching Round 1 & 2, Garcia Was Outclassed By Khan's Speed....If Khan Just Took His Time, It Would've Been An Easy Night.

[Beef Radio]

Yeah I agree. I think anyone would. He completely abandoned the game plan and paid for it.

[Beef Radio]

Yeah I agree. I think anyone would. He completely abandoned the game plan and paid for it.