Former unified light-welterweight champion Amir Khan will be back in action this weekend as he takes on Kell Brook in a twelve round catchweight bout. This highly anticipated fight will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom.
View this post on Instagram
Consequently, fight fans are highly excited for this matchup as these two rivals finally clash against each other after decades of animosity. Speaking about this blockbuster bout, King Khan is stepping inside the ring after a lengthy layoff of almost three years. Amir Khan last fought against Billy Dib in July 2019.
In this bout, Amir dominated the Australian boxer and dropped him with a flurry of punches in the fourth round. Thereafter Billy’s corner threw in the towel and the Brutish boxer won the fight via KO/TKO. On the other hand, Kell Brook suffered a brutal KO/TKO loss against Terence Crawford in a welterweight title bout in 2020.
Before moving forward to the breakdown and prediction, let us compare the stats of these two boxers that will collide against each other this weekend.
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook Stats
Stats | Amir Khan | Kell Brook |
---|---|---|
Wins | 34 | 39 |
Losses | 5 | 3 |
Height | 5 ft 10 in | 5 ft 9 in |
Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
Reach | 71 in | 69.5 in |
Trainer | Brian McIntyre | Dominic Ingle |
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook Fight Breakdown and Prediction
Amir Khan and Kell Brook are two of the best British boxers of this generation and fight fans would be in for a treat as these two rivals clash inside the ring in a grudge match. With that being said, there are certain question marks regarding both Khan and Brook ahead of this bout.
King Khan’s inactivity and durability is a big question considering the amount of year’s he was out of the game. Another of Amir’s shortcomings has been his weak chin due to which he has suffered brutal KO/TKO losses against the likes of Crawford, Canelo and Danny Garcia in the past.
Similarly, The Special One’s resistance to taking a hit has also become a huge concern after Crawford obliterated him in their bout in 2020. It is needless to say that if Brook manages to land his powerful right hand then the fight will be done and dusted.
However, Amir’s speed and combinations is a big threat as he can deal a significant amount of damage with those strikes and get on the front foot in no time. Besides, the changing of training camps and sparring with Terence Crawford would give him a big advantage over Brook. Because Bud has faced both Khan and Kell Brook and his tips would be valuable
With that being said, both the boxers are at the twilight of their careers and fans can expect a finish from this fight. So it is highly unlikely that this bout will go to the distance. In the end, one can expect Amir Khan to emerge victorious in this big British showdown.
Amir Khan vs Kell Brook Fight Prediction: Amir Khan wins via KO/TKO