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Boxers Kell Brook And Amir Khan Workout Ahead Of Manchester Fight Original Video M208576
Amir Khan and Kell Brook are just one day away from their much-anticipated grudge match, with the rivals set to weigh in this afternoon ahead of their main-event bout at the Manchester Arena.
After almost a decade of calls from fans for the British pair to square off in the ring, Khan and Brook will finally put an end to a rivalry that in fact began nearly 20 years ago – when the now-35-year-olds were teenage sparring partners. The former champions have long expressed a strong dislike for one another, which was on full display at Thursday’s fiery press conference as host Adam Smith was forced to calm down the fighters. “I’m worried about a few things. I’m worried about Kell’s health after the beating I’m gonna be giving him,” Khan said. Brook retorted: “If you stand and give the fans a good fight, I’ll give you [a handshake]. But if you just go out and get chinned, I don’t think I’ll shake your hand.”
Sheffield fighter Brook even suggested that he might come in overweight for the 149lbs catchweight contest and accept a hefty fine if it increases his chances of beating Bolton-born Khan. “I might make weight, I might not,” Brook told Sky Sports. “I might pay a few hundred grand.”
Follow live updates from the Khan vs Brook weigh-ins, below.
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
We’re now moments away... Will Kell Brook come in overweight...? That’s the biggest question today.
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 12:28
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
The weigh-ins are now set to begin in 10 minutes!
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 12:20
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
There will seemingly be a short delay to the weigh-ins. We’ll keep you updated!
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 12:10
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
The undercard fighters will weigh in first. Before Khan and Brook hit the scales, we’ll see:
• Team GB heavyweight Frazer Clarke, who was a medalist at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics and will make his pro debut this weekend
• Natasha Jonas, who will jump up two weight classes to fight Uruguayan Chris Namus for the vacant women’s WBO super-welterweight title
• Cruiserweight Viddal Riley, who trained fellow YouTube personality KSI during his boxing venture and resumes his pro career after a two-year absence.
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 12:03
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
Here is all you need to know about Saturday’s card: from information on how to watch the fight, to when the ring walks for the main event are set to take place, as well as which other bouts will be staged at the Manchester Arena.
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 11:51
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
Amir Khan and Kell Brook are approaching senior citizen status in the boxing world, yet the build-up to their long-awaited grudge match this weekend has been built on the rivals bickering like children.
That is not to say their interactions would have been dissimilar had the 35-year-olds clashed seven years ago, when a bout between the Britons would have brought a much greater degree of competition and anticipation – though no more animosity than appears to still exist between the old nemeses.
And that is perhaps most crucial, for the fans, ahead of Saturday’s main event in Manchester. Both fighters’ speed, power and movement have diminished over the years, their fragility only increasing, but followers of the sport have never demanded a figurative chess match between Khan and Brook; fans have begged for a brawl, they are craving a knockout.
And it is difficult to imagine either man making it through all 12 rounds on Saturday. In that sense, and seemingly against the odds, Khan vs Brook may well over-deliver.
Both fighters might just be past their expiration dates. Remarkably, this fight is not. Full fight preview here:
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 11:44
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
Steve Bunce on this Saturday’s huge fight:
“They have clashed at ringside, in studios and when they were teenagers in the sparring ring. There are enough versions of the sparring tale to fill several pages in a book of boxing exaggerations, lies and wishful thinking.
“I know a dozen confirmed liars who have told me what happened and they were not even there.
“Both boxers have told me their version of the spar in private; both are very different and I believe them both.
“Hey, it’s that type of sport, it’s that type of truth.”
Read Bunce’s preview in full right here:
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 11:33
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
The former champions exchanged heated words, with Khan saying: “I’m worried about a few things. I’m worried about Kell’s health after the beating I’m gonna be giving him.”
Brook in turn said: “We’re three sleeps away, he’s definitely gonna sleep Saturday night when I smash him in. He’s going on his face or his back, one of the two.”
Here are the best bits from Thursday’s press conference:
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 11:24
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
Also fighting on Saturday’s card and due to weigh in today are:
• Team GB heavyweight Frazer Clarke, who was a medalist at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics and will make his pro debut this weekend
• Natasha Jonas, who will jump up two weight classes to fight Uruguayan Chris Namus for the vacant women’s WBO super-welterweight title
• Cruiserweight Viddal Riley, who trained fellow YouTube personality KSI during his boxing venture and resumes his pro career after a two-year absence.
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 11:18
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook weigh-ins
Sheffield fighter Brook even suggested that he might come in overweight for the 149lbs catchweight contest and accept a hefty fine if it increases his chances of beating Bolton-born Khan. “I might make weight, I might not,” Brook told Sky Sports. “I might pay a few hundred grand.”
Alex Pattle18 February 2022 11:09