AMIR KHAN was “put to sleep” by Manny Pacquiao during their sparring sessions, according to one of their training partners.
Dean Byrne was brought in by Pacquiao before the legendary Filipino fought Juan Manuel Marquez and Oscar De La Hoya.
Amir Khan, as he has a few times in his career, was reportedly KO’d by Pacquiao in sparring sessionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Manny Pacquiao continues to be a fearsome force in boxing at the age of 41Credit: AFP or licensors
And the Irish welterweight, who is adamant that Pac Man would KO Khan if they fought now, has laid bare how their training sessions went.
Speaking to Sky Sports Byrne said: “Khan was all over the place on many occasions and everybody at the gym knows it.
“I heard stories that he was asleep on the floor. I have heard that.
“Khan’s chin is just like that. He is a great fighter, a great athlete, a super boxer, his hand speed is so fast.
“But his chin? He hasn’t got a good chin. You can’t put muscles on your chin.”
Pacquiao would have knocked him out back then, yesterday, today or tomorrow
Dean Byrne on Khan’s chance
Khan has tirelessly chased fights against Floyd Mayweather and Pacquiao throughout his career, but to no avail.
The 33-year-old is still not losing hope of finally settling the score with former gym pal Pacquiao, 41, following talks over a Middle East blockbuster.
But Byrne believes the Bolton boxer stands no chance against one of the sport’s true legends.
He added: “Pacquiao would have knocked him out back then, yesterday, today or tomorrow. Pacquiao would knock him out forever.
“Khan is much faster than Pacquiao. But the power that Pacquiao poses?
“There is nothing in Khan’s punches. When Pacquiao hits you, you know it.
“It’s like a cap gun when Khan hits but it’s like a machine gun when Pacquiao hits.”
Khan left Half of Fame trainer and Pacquiao’s cornerman Freddie Roach in 2012 following his loss against Danny Garcia.
Khan and Pacquiao trained together under the tutelage of Freddie RoachCredit: PA:Press Association
Dean Byrne has revealed all just how the sparring sessions between Khan and Pacquiao wentCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
