The former unified light-welterweight world champion, Amir Khan, was last seen in a showdown against Kell Brook on February 19, 2022. Even though he showcased an impressive performance, Brook emerged as the winner via TKO. Meanwhile, it looks like the ghosts of this fight have come to prey on Khan. He was recently banned for two years after his failed doping tests for this fight came to light. Brook, on the other, had a few choice words to say about the failed tests.
Khan was issued a two-year ban after the UKAD found traces of Ostarine in his system. Brook was recently in an interview with iFLTV. When talking about Khan’s failed tests, he did not mince words while saying, “It makes me feel sick. I have got three beautiful kids. He’s gone in there to try and hurt me on some sort of drug he’s been on. It is a f*cking joke.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Brook further added, “It could have been a completely different story, I could be in a wheelchair now, him seriously destroying my life or killed me or crippled me forever. He came into that ring cheating, trying to boost himself up or whatever he’s done trying to get the advantage, not doing it in a 12-week camp. He needs to pay bad.”
However, Khan has contended that he never cheated. It is worth mentioning that the ban came after he retired from the sport. Additionally, he also claimed that the presence of the drug in his system might have been from “shaking people’s hands”.
“I’ve never cheated in my life”
Amir Khan speaks exclusively to Sky News after discovering he has been given a two-year ban from all sports after he tested positive for a banned substance following his fight with Kell Brook last year 🔽 pic.twitter.com/UYxUb1nnj9
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) April 4, 2023
Meanwhile, the fans were not in line with Kell Brook’s comments about Amir Khan, comments poured in from viewers. Here’s what the fans had to say.
Fans react to Kell Brook’s comments on Amir Khan’s ban
Boxing fans however were quick to extend support to Khan. In fact, many fans even took to social media to refute Brook’s statements about Khan’s ban.
I'm not a Khan fan but UKAD did say it was minimal traces that they don't think was intentional
— Wout Van Nistelhoof (@Jones88bones) April 4, 2023
Lol grow up there was minimal traces.
— . (@_ydksab) April 4, 2023
Many fans pointed out that the UKAD only found minimal traces in Khan’s system. Moreover, user @Jones88bones also mentioned that it might not have been intentional.
But he’s begging for a Conor Benn payday? Make it make sense ffs🤦♂️
— Luke Grenside (@LukeGrenside) April 4, 2023
Brook wants to fight egg Benedict tho
— Bhavik Upadhyaya (@BhavikUpadhya14) April 5, 2023
Playing on this a bit to much Kell you don’t seem to care about stepping into the ring with Benn and he hasn’t received any punishment at all
— Boxer (@BoxxerTrooper) April 4, 2023
Read More: “Well, It Didn’t Help Him Much”: World Champion Mocks Amir Khan as Failed Doping Test Comes to Light
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Meanwhile, a few fans shed light on the fact that Brook wanted to fight Conor Benn,
That's a bit of a reach. C'mon now its getting ridiculous kell should just hure a publicist 🤦🏾
— yas handsome (@handsomeyasser) April 4, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Additionally, user @handsomeyasser felt that Brook was calling out Khan for clout. What are your thoughts on Brook’s statements? Let us know in the comments below.
Watch This Story: Boxing Legends Who Made Bank in the WWE