Amir Khan and Kell Brook are separated on the weigh-ins for his or her grudge match
There was lots of speaking and greater than a decade of ready, however lastly Amir Khan and Kell Brook will settle their rivalry within the ring this night because the British pair go head-to-head in a main-event bout on the AO Area in Manchester.
The previous champions have recognized one another since their teenage days, even earlier than Khan introduced himself to the world as Staff GB’s youngest ever boxing medalist on the 2004 Olympics. The Bolton-born fighter and rival Brook, representing Sheffield, each went on to win world titles, with Khan additionally competing in main fights in america. Regardless of the now-35-year-olds’ sturdy dislike for each other and a long-standing demand from followers for the fighters to settle their variations between the ropes, a bout has eluded the rivals and their followers till now.
Tonight, Khan and Brook face off in a catchweight bout at 149lbs, with the opponents having traded harsh phrases this week at a fiery press convention and heated weigh-in. “I’m anxious about a couple of issues. I’m anxious about Kell’s well being after the beating I’m gonna be giving him,” Khan mentioned on Thursday. Brook retorted: “He’s undoubtedly gonna sleep Saturday night time once I smash him in. He’s occurring his face or his again, one of many two.” On the undercard, heavyweight Frazer Clarke makes his skilled debut following his medal-winning enterprise for Staff GB finally summer time’s Tokyo Olympics, and Natasha Jonas makes her third try at turning into a world champion.
Observe dwell updates and all the most recent outcomes from Khan vs Brook and your entire undercard, beneath.
Germaine Brown UD Charlie Schofield to win English middleweight title
Germaine Brown outpoints Charlie Schofield to win the English middleweight title.
A complete win for Brown, 98-92, 99-92 and 99-92 on the scorecards.
Brown says: “It was messy at factors, I felt I outworked him, he saved holding on the within. I saved working, once I acquired my vary, I labored on him.
“I wish to keep busy and energetic, I am prepared. I’m trying ahead to now staying and watching the primary occasion.”
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 19:06
Coach Joe Gallagher predicts Khan vs Brook
Joe Gallagher: “Khan-Brook is a superb battle. I’m excited, everybody is worked up. I do know lots of people are saying it’s a money seize however it’s nonetheless a superb battle.
“It’s very very similar to Mayweather and Pacquiao was – previous its prime, however folks nonetheless tuned in to observe. I’m going to go for Amir Khan.
“He’s fought the higher stage of fighters however as Kell Brook mentioned, it solely takes that one chocolate brownie, child.”
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 19:00
Conor Benn predicts Khan vs Brook
Conor Benn: “Khan at all times convey the motion. Everybody is aware of he’s susceptible and everybody loves a little bit of vulnerability – that’s why I’ve at all times watched Amir Khan.
“Are Kell Brook’s ending abilities nonetheless there? Is his accuracy and timing nonetheless there? I don’t know.”
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 18:55
Eddie Hearn predicts Khan vs Brook
Eddie Hearn: “In all probability the final rodeo for each of them. I want them one of the best however my cash is on Kell Brook for this one.
“He’s wished the battle extra through the years and taking a look at him within the fitness center he has skilled more durable.”
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 18:51
Khan vs Brook predictions
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 18:40
Rankin excited for Jonas vs Namus on Khan vs Brook undercard
One observer tonight in Natasha Jonas’ world title battle in opposition to Namus can be Hannah Rankin.
If Jonas overcomes Namus, they may unify along with Rankin’s WBA and IBO world titles at 154 kilos.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 18:33
‘I’ve by no means skilled this difficult in my life,’ says Amir Khan forward of Kell Brook grudge match
Amir Khan has mentioned he has “by no means skilled this difficult in my life” as his grudge match with Kell Brook looms.
Forward of the battle, which has been greater than a decade within the making, Khan and Brook took half in open exercises in Manchester, with a pro-Khan crowd filling out the Trafford Centre.
“It makes me really feel wonderful while you see so many followers from throughout, that’s like a motivation by itself,” the 35-year-old Khan mentioned after his exercise.
“You’re not simply doing it for your self, these folks have left their jobs [today] to see me prepare.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 18:23
Amir Khan and Kell Brook are extra fragile however their feud is as fiery as ever
On Saturday night time in Manchester, one of many most interesting British fights within the trendy sport lastly takes place when Amir Khan and Kell Brook meet in a conflict of the adorned veterans.
The 2 fighters, each 35 now, have shared the British boxing limelight, had their lasting moments of outrageous glory and their equally stunning days in despair over the last 15 years. Their battle this Saturday has been mentioned, dismissed and wished for longer than every other battle in British boxing historical past.
The 2 ex-world champions meet in a battle for satisfaction and bragging rights within the ultimate moments of two lengthy, lengthy careers; the pair have been the primary occasion, the tv attraction over 50 instances, fought in a mixed complete of 16 world title fights and a complete of 44 fights for some kind of title. They’ve been on the very core of British boxing: revered, wealthy and prepared to take dangers.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 18:17
Amir Khan visits enviornment this morning to test on ring
Amir Khan: “I got here right here early, no one right here, I am pleased with the canvas, the ropes and the whole lot.
“That is the place I gained my world title. I am unable to wait to get in there tonight and create historical past by beating Kell Brook.”
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 18:14
‘I’m anxious about Kell’s well being:’ Amir Khan and Kell Brook trade insults at fiery press convention
The previous champions exchanged heated phrases of their pre-fight press convention, with Khan saying: “I’m anxious about a couple of issues. I’m anxious about Kell’s well being after the beating I’m gonna be giving him.
Jack Rathborn19 February 2022 18:12
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