Amir Khan to face bitter rival Kell Brook early next year as Manny Pacquiao clash hopes all-but end
Bolton boxer is expected to take on Special K in February or March after years of trash-talking
AMIR KHAN looks set to finally face bitter rival Kell Brook in February or March next year.
The Bolton boxer wanted to fight Manny Pacquiao next, but negotiations have all-but ended as the Filipino star eyes a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.
An outline deal for Khan’s showdown with Brook has now been agreed, according to
Both fighters, who are represented by promoter Eddie Hearn, have been trash-talking for more than six years.
Khan has claimed that nothing can stop him fighting Brook, but the 32-year-old is growing increasingly frustrated at the weight demands.
The Olympic silver medal winner stated that both fighters will weigh in below 147lbs on the day, with a 10lbs rehydration clause in the contract.
But Special K hit back and claimed that he will eat whatever he likes because there will not be a rehydration clause for their bout.
In a scathing attack on Kahn, the former IBF champ said: “Please Mr Brook don’t rehydrate and hurt me.
“This DIVA still think he’s a celebrity and in the jungle rationing what I can eat??
“@amirkingkhan I’ll weigh in at 147, and then eat whatever I like #Khanivore #TooShookForBrook.”
Hearn is planning on giving Brook a warm-up fight in December before he faces the former unified light-welterweight champion.
After two years out of action, Khan returned to the ring in April when he knocked out Phil Lo Greco in just 39 seconds.
Brook came into the ring after the fight and he was ringside for the 31-year-old’s latest win over Samuel Vargas.
And the I’m A Celebrity star has claimed that he wants to fight both Brook in Pacquiao in the next 12 months.
