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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 03: Amir Khan celebrates his unanimous-decision victory over Luis Collazo after their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 03: Amir Khan celebrates his unanimous-decision victory over Luis Collazo after their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Amir Khan is back in action following his loss to Terence Crawford back in 2019. After more than two years away from the ring, Khan looks to take on Kell Brook in an all-English battle. It is no secret that the pair have absolutely no respect for the other, and the fight promises to be a fiery grudge match.
Ahead of their fight, let’s take a look at the top five quick facts about this fight:
1. Amir Khan and Kell Brook have been calling each other out for close to a decade
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Amir Khan on Kell Brook encounter: "Apart from AJ v Fury, this is the biggest British domestic fight." pic.twitter.com/kMiKADEi1t
— bet365 (@bet365) November 29, 2021
Khan and Brook are two of the best welterweights from the UK. In their prime, both fighters were a force to reckon, which is why fans have always wanted the two to face each other off. The pair are like the Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury of the welterweight division.
2. Kell Brook always accused Khan of ducking him
“I’m sick of people coming up to me asking me when I’m going to fight him. February is when he hits the deck for the final time. He’s never given me respect, acknowledged me. He’s always ran away and it’s come to this part of our career when there’s nowhere else for him to run. It’s been frustrating for me, I’ve wanted this for many years.” Brook said.
October 2012: Amir Khan and Kell Brook faced off for the first time on Ringside.
February 2022: Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally face off in the ring… pic.twitter.com/ryOMaAYUOT
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 29, 2021
3. Date, time, location, and how to watch
Khan and Brook announced their fight for the 19th of February 2022 at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. Sky Sports Box Office will broadcast the fight live on February 19.
4. Amir Khan and Kell Brook almost come to blows
During their first press conference, to promote the fight, both the Brits almost came to blows. During the face-off, both fighters put their foreheads against each other as they berated the other fighter. Push came to shove as both fighters started pushing each other and the security on stage had to separate the two fighters.
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5. Khan believes Kell Brook is ‘scared’ and ’empty inside’
During a face to face on ‘The Gloves are off’ episode, Khan looked straight into Brook’s eye and said to him, “I can see right through you.You’re scared and empty inside.” Khan said.
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Who do you think will win this grudge match?
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