AMIR KHAN finally admitted that he can't even recall the sparring session with Kellbrook.
A few rounds, while they were still schoolboys on England's squad, would lead to a grudge match that would last for decades.
After his win, Kell Brook embraces Amir Khan.
Khan claimed that Brook learned a lesson from him using only one hand, at several times including the pre-fight press conference in November.
He said that he was selected for the Olympic team because he had "why is it?" Because I was only able to school Kell Brook with one arm.
"I used to go to the training camp, and the coach would tell me, 'Amir. Just use one hand against him now.'
"I would ask, "Which hand do I want?" They'd ask, "Would you like the jab, the lefthook, or the uppercut?" And they'd say, "Just throw the jab."
"And I used the jab to teach him."
Brook was the one who won bragging rights for the rest of their lives, even though they finally shared the ring.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSKhan was punched all over the Manchester Arena ring before Victor Loughlin stopped the fight in round six.
After all was said and done, they were both asked what exactly happened during the sparring session many years ago.
Khan, 35, was refreshingly forthright and replied: "To be truthful with you Kell, I don't even recall the sparring sessions."
Kell, I'm serious. Listen, I sparred Brian Rose in my twenties and I can recall that he kept picking on me.
"But I don't remember Kell and me sparring, but it made for a great storyline no?"
Brook, who is also 35, responded: "It was so long ago, listen, it's irrelevant now."
After years of trash talking, threats, and bad blood, they embraced after the fight and could be Britain's latest rivals.
