Amir Khan and Kell Brook have been fighting for years.
Brook and Khan have been long rumored for big dust-ups but have yet to sign a contract.
Both fighters are now at the end of their careers. Khan and Brook have stepped aside to negotiate for boxing fans the outcome they want.
Khan has been out of action for more than two years. He last defeated Billy Dib in a farcical bout back in summer 2019.
He had previously lost a fight for the world title at welterweight to Terence Crawford, a pound-for-pound star. Crawford was a trainer he worked with in Nebraska before Brook's clash.
It was Crawford that Brook fought the last time in November 2020. Special K lost to Bud in round four of their Las Vegas match-up.
Brook and Khan will meet in the middle at the AO Arena, February 19, for a fight that could be the turning point in their careers.
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- Khan and Brook will clash in a huge fight on Saturday, 02/02/19 Manchester.
- The bout will take place at the AO Arena which was home to Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker 2, back in December.
- The event was sold out within minutes, and there will be 20,000 people at the event.
- The main event will begin at 10.30 PM UK.
Which TV channel will Khan vs Brook be on? Can it be streamed live?
- For UK fans, Khan vs Brook will air live on Sky Sports Box Office.
- The event costs PS19.95 and begins at 6pm.
- Boxxer promote the show.
- SunSport will cover every detail with our live blog.
- All evening, talkSPORT broadcasts radio coverage.
What happened at the weigh-in?
Both boxers were weighed for the big grudge fight at 149lbs catchweight, two pounds more than welterweight.
Kell Brook was a pound lighter at 148lbs than Amir Khan, who was 147lbs over the limit for welterweight.
If a fighter was overweight, a PS100,000.00 fine per pound was imposed.
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- Adam Azim vs Jordan Ellison Lightweight
- Hassan Azim vs MJ Hall (Welterweight)
- Abdul Khan vs Ricky Starkey Lightweight
- Ibrahim Nadim vs Taka Bembere (Super featherweight)
Who is Amir Khan’s new trainer?
Khan hopes he has the secret weapon to defeat Kell Brook with trainer Brian "BoMac" McIntyre.
The American knows plenty about the Brits, and is well-versed in their history before they meet.
McIntyre coached Crawford to a spectacular fourth-round KO by Brook in November 2020 at an empty MGM Grand Las Vegas.
After his defeat to Crawford in April 2019, Khan decided to let the past be forgotten.
Khan was able to be withdrawn from his corner in controversial fashion after six rounds.
What have you heard?
Khan stated: "In the last 10 years, I have fought 2 of the most pound-for–pound best fighters.
Kell has never been a problem for me. I have never had to. The results I have achieved speak for themselves.
"There's no need to be bitter about the past. He hasn't earned this fight in the past. It will be interesting to see if his words can back them up on February 19.
"I am going levels down by taking on this fight. I've fought the best fighters in the world. I have conquered America.
"But people want me to punch him in his face.
"It's now my turn to move on to bigger and better things.
Brook stated: "He's a cuckoo land.
"You are being knocked out. I will make you lose your spark. Amir Khan will then take the last step.
"He has never shown me respect or acknowledged me, he's always veered off."
He said, "Win a world championship and then I will fight for you. Fight this guy and then I'll fight for you." He ran away.
"It's gotten to a point in his career where he has nowhere else to run.
"I wanted it for many, many years."
