Amir Khan reveals the two reasons why he lost brutal Kell Brook bout and admits it ‘may be time to call it a day’
AMIR KHAN has revealed the two factors that cost him his grudge match with Kell Brook.
The Brit looked slow as he succumbed to his bitter rival in Manchester.
"Obviously I thought my speed was there, but reaction on shots he was throwing at me were not there.
"And that's a sign to me. I've got a beautiful family and I've made tons of money in the sport of boxing.
"I think it's time where I need to spend time with my loved ones.
"I don't want to get hurt anymore, like I say you're always one punch from getting hurt.
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"I'm glad that me and Kell came out the ring safely.
"I don't know... there's no point in risking it now. And like I said... I think it's maybe time to call it a day."
On what he took from the grudge match, Khan graciously said: "Just wish him all the very best for the future. Like I said, he made me realise that maybe... it's tough on me, you know?
I think it's now time to maybe consider to call it a day
Amir Khan
"I've been in the game a very long time, 18 years at the top level of boxing, I've been fighting at.
"And I think it's now time to maybe consider to call it a day. Because for some reason I just didn't feel right in there.
"That's no excuse, maybe just my age."
After the thrilling encounter, a delighted Brook, 35, said: "I can live at peace with Amir Khan on my record,.
"My mojo is back and I love this game. We will listen to loved ones and see, but I'm back, baby.
"I can walk away but I could fight [Chris] Eubank [Jr]. I don't like Eubank. If the fight is right I will fight - I'm a prize fighter."