NOEL GALLAGHER has revealed why he is backing Kell Brook to beat Amir Khan.
The two Brits are finally facing off in Manchester on Saturday night after more than decade of trash talking one another.
And former Oasis star Gallagher believes Brook is going to have his hand raised in the grudge match.
But his reasoning for that is because, bizarrely, Brook is staying in the hotel room next door to the rockstar.
The fight has split opinion as the 50/50 contest captivates the imagination – even if it is happening late in both men’s careers.
Welterweight Conor Benn is now siding with Khan.
He said: “I was leaning towards Brook earlier on during the week and now I’m leaning towards Khan.
“I reckon Khan could stop Brook between rounds seven to twelve with a body shot.
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“I’m hoping Brook wins, but my head is saying Khan.”
But promoter Eddie Hearn said: “Kell Brook just seems fresher so my money would be on Kell Brook.”
Meanwhile, former world champion George Groves is adamant he will sit on the fence.
He said: “I am excited and it is just as interesting now as it would have been five years ago.
“They are not in their peak but it is still just as fascinating. I think it is even.
“I think, as great as Khan was, I used to make Brook the favourite but they now have more miles on the clock and have had significant spells out of the ring.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk