Finally! Amir Khan vs Kell Brook fight terms almost agreed
Amir Khan and Kell Brook are close to finally agreeing deal for February fight with Manchester set to host grudge match
34-year-old Amir Khan (34-5, 21KOs) had hoped for the fight with 35-year-old Kell Brook (39-3, 27KOs) to be officially announced earlier this month, and although an agreement is close, it is yet to be officially confirmed.
Long-time rivals 'King' Khan and 'Special K' Brook are reportedly edging closer towards agreeing a deal for a February fight to finally settle their bad blood, rumuored to be held in Manchester.
Khan and Brook have been at each other's throats for years, with the bout over a decade in the making after failing to ever agree terms during their respective careers.
Both Brits were world champions, with Brook winning the IBF at welterweight and Khan unifying IBF and WBA super-lightweight titles in 2011.
Khan hasn't fought since July 2019, which means he will have had over two-and-half-years out the ring by the time next February rolls around, whereas Brook only fought one year ago against the pound-for-pound No.1 in the world, Terence Crawford.
It’s still not a done deal, but the two are close to putting pen to paper to make this potential pay-per-view fight a reality.
Manchester is likely to be the venue for the hotly anticipated clash as talks near completion, according to the Daily Star.
The pair are yet to decide on how the purse will be split, as well as other contract issues.
However there are not thought to be any significant stumbling blocks left to negotiate.
The only danger to the fight going ahead is the stubbornness of both fighters over terms – something fans have got used to during their simmering rivalry.
If a fight is agreed then February 19th is the expected date for an all-English affair at welterweight or a catch-weight below light-middleweight.
And it's expected to be picked up for pay-per-view as British boxing fans finally get the fight they've been clamouring for, despite both men being in the twilight of their careers.
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