Amir Khan vs Kell Brook press conference LIVE: Latest updates as rivals face off

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Amir Khan and Kell Brook go head-to-head this weekend (Steve Parsons/PA)

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After more than a decade of waiting, Amir Khan and Kell Brook’s grudge match is just days away.

The British pair will finally go head-to-head in the ring on Saturday, when they headline at the Manchester Arena. The 35-year-olds will square off in a 149lbs catchweight bout that will bring down the curtain on their rivalry and potentially the career of one of these fighters – if not both. Khan (34-5, 21 knockouts) has not competed in almost three years, having stopped Billy Dib in July 2019, while Brook (39-3, 27 KOs) last fought in November 2020, when he was TKOed by Terence Crawford.

Crawford holds a win over each of this Saturday’s main-eventers and has been helping Khan to prepare for this bout. Khan, for his part, said this week: We’ve trained so hard, I’ve never trained this hard in my life – training in the mountains, there was never a day that I [took it] easy.” Brook said: “I truly believe that I end this fight by knockout. It’s stupid of a fighter to go out looking for a knockout, but I believe if I’m 100 per cent – which I am – that the shot will just come off.”

Khan and Brook will go face-to-face at a press conference in Manchester today. Follow live updates below.

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Khan vs Brook press conference

Clarke: “There’s always going to be pressure coming from an Olympic background and being around for so long, but it’s nice to see familiar faces, I feel quite comfortable.

“There is the pressure, but I’m not thinking about it. I’ve been in the gym since we got back from Tokyo and went straight back with the learning, because I know that I’ve got to change, got to adapt and I need to improve.”

Alex Pattle17 February 2022 13:02

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Frazer Clarke makes his pro debut after his medal-winning campaign for Team GB at last summer’s Tokyo Olympics.

The heavyweight said: “I’ve been thinking about this moment for a long time, it feels good to be on this side of things rather than down there and making sure you cameramen aren’t arguing over space when I was doing security.

“I’m so excited to be here, to be on such a big card. I’m made up.

Alex Pattle17 February 2022 13:02

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Britain’s Natasha Jonas takes on Uruguayan Chris Namus on Saturday, with the vacant WBO super-welterweight title on the line.

Jonas: “I wouldn’t have moaned and complained for that long if I didn’t believe in myself, regardless of the weight jump.

“There’s a lot of science that’s gone into this as well as my meticulous training.

“People don’t see the sacrifices that every athlete puts into camp.”

Alex Pattle17 February 2022 12:56

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The undercard fighters have taken to the stage and will speak before Amir Khan and Kell Brook arrive.

Alex Pattle17 February 2022 12:49

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Khan vs Brook press conference

After more than a decade of waiting, Amir Khan and Kell Brook’s grudge match is just days away.

The British pair will finally go head-to-head in the ring on Saturday, when they headline at the Manchester Arena. The 35-year-olds will square off in a 149lbs catchweight bout that will bring down the curtain on their rivalry and potentially the career of one of these fighters – if not both. Khan (34-5, 21 knockouts) has not competed in almost three years, having stopped Billy Dib in July 2019, while Brook (39-3, 27 KOs) last fought in November 2020, when he was TKOed by Terence Crawford.

Crawford holds a win over each of this Saturday’s main-eventers and has been helping Khan to prepare for this bout. Khan, for his part, said this week: We’ve trained so hard, I’ve never trained this hard in my life – training in the mountains, there was never a day that I [took it] easy.” Brook said: “I truly believe that I end this fight by knockout. It’s stupid of a fighter to go out looking for a knockout, but I believe if I’m 100 per cent – which I am – that the shot will just come off.”

Khan and Brook will go face-to-face at a press conference in Manchester today.

Alex Pattle17 February 2022 12:46

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