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      Kell Brook’s remarkable rise, from humble Sheffield background to TWO stabbings before crowning glory as IBF champion

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      KELL BROOK will meet Amir Khan in the ring for their eagerly anticipated fight at the AO Arena in Manchester.The Yorkshire brawler, 35, will be looking to end their feud when they square off for the first time on Saturday.
      Kell Brook has enjoyed a remarkable rise in the world of boxingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Brook goes head-to-head with rival Amir Khan on SaturdayCredit: PA
      Brook has enjoyed a remarkable rise from his humble beginnings in a council house in Sheffield.
      And the man nicknamed Special K has overcome TWO stabbings to keep his boxing dream alive.
      In 2014, he earned his crowning glory – defeating Shawn Porter to win the IBF welterweight title.
      Outside the ring he has had the loving support of his glamorous wife Lindsey who is always ringside cheering on his beau.
      Background
      Brook began boxing when he was just nine at the Ingle Gym in Steel City.
      His father took him in an effort to help his lad channel his energy more positively.
      The gym, steeped in history thanks to household names Jonny Nelson and Prince Naseem Hamed coming through its doors, proved to be Brook’s safehaven.
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      He impressed his trainers with his potential and began his amateur career aged just 12.
      In 2003, he fought for England at the Four Nations Junior Tournament – winning gold. Days later, aged just 18, he turned pro.
      Big dreams
      Brook steadily moved through the gears early on in his boxing career, winning belts and earning recognition.
      Early on in his boxing career Brook showed lots of promiseCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Eddie Hearn orchestrated Brook’s career until 2020Credit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      In 2008, he knocked out Barrie Jones and won the vacant British welterweight title.
      Then, almost two years later, he swiftly dispatched of Pole Krzysztof Bienias in six rounds.
      Brook added to his titles by defeating Matthew Hatton, younger brother of Ricky, by unanimous decision in 2012.
      But, away from the ring he was involved in scrapes that could have cut short his sporting achievements.
      Stabbings
      Before becoming British champ, Brook suffered a nasty stabbing to his buttocks after an incident in his hometown.
      However, worst was to come in 2012 when he was away on holiday in Tenerife.
      After befriending punters in a bar, he ended up in an apartment with another man.
      Things turned ugly in the early hours after they were drinking – with Brook claiming he was the victim of an unprovoked attack.
      The man slashed Brook’s thigh with what was described as a machete three times.
      He told the Daily Mail: “This guy was stood over me, shouting and swearing. I am trying to scramble away.
      “I was thinking about my daughter, that I need to get away. I was covered in blood, panicking, feeling so drained and weak from the loss of blood. I feared for my life.”
      Brook recovers in hospital after he was attacked by a man with a machete in Tenerife
      Brook’s initial thoughts during his attack were about his familyCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Brook managed to get away, and was found on the street passed out before being rushed to hospital.
      His injuries required 32 metal staples, but in truth it could’ve been far worse.
      Crowing glory
      Two years after his horror in Spain, Brook would achieve his greatest success.
      Fighting at the StubHub Center in Carson, California he became the IBF World Welterweight champion with a majority decision over former champion Shawn Porter – the clear favourite.
      Landing 158 of his 441 thrown punches, he outboxed the American to claim the title.
      Afterwards, he hilariously revealed he didn’t sleep for three days just to make sure he wasn’t dreaming.
      He told The BBC: “I think I’d have to say [the highlight would be] winning the world title.
      “Obviously, going to Carson, California, into America – his back garden – and winning the world title.
      “I didn’t sleep for three days because I was scared that if I went to sleep I would wake up and it would be a dream. I swear I was walking on air.”
      Shawn Porter gets struck by Brook’s jab during their 2014 encounterCredit: Getty
      Brook celebrates his epic win over Porter at the MGM Grand in Las VegasCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Hasn’t all been plain-sailing
      With 39 wins from 42 fights, Brook has already sealed his legacy in British boxing.
      There has been some disappointment along the way, though.
      Last time out, he lost out to Terence Crawford for the WBO Welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas – who unforgivingly delivered a killer blow to knock his rival out.
      Intriguingly, the judges had scored Brook as leading the fight before the TKO.
      Gennady Golovkin and Errol Spence Jr are the other two fighters who have managed to get the better of Brook in the ring, with his first loss against Triple G.
      Gennady Golovkin hands Brook his first defeatCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Last time out, unbeaten Terence Crawford was too good for BrookCredit: Getty
      But he was praised for showing courage to step up two weight divisions to make the fight.
      Still, he needed surgery to fix a broken eye circuit.
      Mrs Brook
      Brook is often joined in the ring after fights by his other half, Lindsey.
      Although, she prefers to keep her private life away from prying eyes and not much is known about her personally.
      Pretty Lindsey, also 35, is mother to Brook’s three children.
      Glam wife Lindsey Myers usually joins Brook in the ring after his fightsCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      Pretty Lindsey has three daughters with BrookCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Nevaeh was born in 2012 and Estelle was welcomed three years later, months before Brook’s machete attack.
      Their third daughter, Vienna born in 2019 is now three.
      Should Kell be successful against Khan, you can bet they will all have something to celebrate. More

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      Tyson Fury says he has set up a JustGiving page to fund Dillian Whyte fight.. and gets ball rolling with 47p donation

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      TYSON FURY claims he has set up a JustGiving page for Dillian Whyte in a bid to ensure the fight takes place.Whyte is yet to sign his part of the contract to confirm that the WBC title fight is on with claims he wants extra cash to promote it.
      Fury revealed he has set up a JustGiving page via a social media videoCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Whyte has not yet signed his part of the contract for the Fury fightCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And if he fails to put pen to paper by the deadline of February 19 then Fury’s promoter Frank Warren insists the fight will be off.
      Earlier this month, Warren won the purse bids to stage the heavyweight showdown – which is set to be broadcast on BT Sport Box Office.
      Whyte is entitled to 20 per cent of the purse bid – meaning he will earn a minimum of £6million.
      But Fury remains concerned that Whyte may still pull out of the fight – with the Brit challenger keeping quiet about what he plans to do.
      And The Gypsy King has tried to antagonise Whyte into signing for the fight by insisting he has set up a JustGiving page to make sure he turns up to the press conference.
      In a video posted on his social media accounts, Fury said: “Hi guys, just a quick one.
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      “I’m setting up a JustGiving page for Dillian Whyte so that he can turn up for the press conference.
      “And I’m going to donate first. My donation is 47p, you useless dosser.”
      Fury would head into a clash against Whyte as a strong favourite.
      The 6ft 9in giant has not been beaten in his professional career and has held all four world heavyweight title belts at one time or another.
      Meanwhile, Whyte has lost to both Anthony Joshua and Alexander Povetkin – with this set to be his first world title fight.
      The Body Snatcher has secured impressive victories over the likes of Povetkin, Derek Chisora, Joseph Parker and Oscar Rivas.

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      But he would be a big underdog against Fury – who recently claimed he is going to switch stances for the Whyte clash.
      After sharing a video training with his dad John, he said: “Great work with poppa bear, pads working out for the bum white [sic].
      “Probs gonna do southpaw this fight just to show the world how good I am vs White [sic] feathers.” More

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      Tyson Fury says he will switch fight style against Whyte ‘to show the world how good I am’ as he shares training video

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      TYSON FURY has indicated that he could change his fight style when he meets Dillian Whyte in the ring.Whyte is expected to challenge Fury for the WBC world heavyweight title in spring after a preliminary deal was struck between the two heavyweights.
      Tyson Fury shared a video of him training with father John in the boxing gymCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Tyson Fury suggested he could fight Dillian Whyte as a southpaw when they meetCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The Gypsy King often switches stances in fights and looks set for another change as he teased he could compete as a southpaw against his fellow Brit.
      The 33-year-old bruiser shared a video on Instagram of him training with his father John in the gym.
      And the undefeated boxer suggested that a different approach is likely when he touches gloves with the Villain to show the world how good he really is.
      Fury posted: “Great work with poppa bear, pads working out for the bum white [sic].
      “Probs gonna do southpaw this fight just to show the world how good I am vs White [sic] feathers.”
      Fury and Whyte are expected to face off on April 23 with a venue yet to be confirmed, although the deadline to sign the deal is supposed to be Saturday 19 February.
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      The boxing star returns to the ring for the first time after his triumph over Deontay Wilder, which completed their trilogy.
      Fury previously said: “I can’t wait to punch Dillian Whyte’s face right in, mate.
      “I am going to give him the best hiding he has ever had in his life.
      “Dillian Whyte, train hard because you are going to get annihilated, bum.” More

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      Amir Khan vs Kell Brook: Five areas where fight will be won as Crolla breaks down pair’s strengths and weaknesses

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      AMIR KHAN’S strict weight demands could be the key to him ending Kell Brook’s career on Saturday night.Manchester’s former lightweight world champ Anthony Crolla reckons the 149lbs catchweight bout, at his local arena, could have already been won and lost on the scales on Friday morning.
      Khan’s clash with Brook takes place on Saturday in ManchesterCredit: PA
      And he is not sure Khan’s decision to take his training camp to Colorado – to work with new trainer Brian McIntyre and former foe Terence Crawford – for this career-defining fight is the right move.
      The 35-year-old United super-fan broke down the battle for SunSport, with the five key areas the fight will be decided.
      WEIGHT
      It is a very clever thing for Khan to control, with both men coming under the 149lb catchweight limit. at 148lb.
      I think it could be the biggest deciding factor in the fight and it is only going to weaken Kell.
      But I was really impressed by how good Kell looked at the media work-out on Thursday.
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      BETTING SPECIAL – GET KHAN AT HUGE 40/1 OR BROOK AT 30/1 FOR BOXING SHOWDOWN
      Kell has a fantastic nutritionist who told me Khan’s biggest mistake is giving Brook seven months’ notice for this fight so he can do the weight.
      Kell will be big when he rehydrates, I saw Canelo do it when he boxed Callum Smith.
      On the Friday on the scales I thought Canelo was way too little to beat Callum but by the time the fight started he made Callum look like his little brother.
      MIND
      Kell has got to keep his gameplan in check because Amir has played a blinder in the build-up.
      Khan’s tongue is sharper than Kell’s so he should not get involved in that stuff.
      It’s so important for Kell to stick to his gameplan and not get sucked in.
      All these big fights need a great gameplan. These guys have not been hit on the chin in 8oz gloves for a long time so they both need to be clever.
      CHINS
      Khan gets called ‘chinny’ but I think that’s crazy, he has been knocked out but almost only by elite fighters like Canelo and Danny Garcia.
      Kell’s chin isn’t a problem but both of his eye sockets have been broken and they will be a vulnerability and something for Khan to target.

      The careers of both boxers are on the lineCredit: PA
      POWER
      Speed gives you power and Khan has the speed. But you can also generate a lot of power with timing and that is Kell’s speciality.
      They are two very different types of power that both guys are known for and they can both end a fight inside the distance.
      CORNER
      It looks like a great move for Khan to go and train with Crawford and Brian McIntyre but I think it is a massive risk.
      Yes, he deserves credit for getting out of his comfort zone, going to train alongside a former opponent and pound-for-pound star.
      But you can only gel with a fighter and trainer so much.
      If Khan suffers a crisis and has to come back to his corner for advice or guidance or saving, the relationship is not there to know how to handle it.
      In a fight this huge you need someone in your corner who knows you inside out, who knows exactly what to say in the heat of battle, when it is all coming on top. That is exactly what Kell has with Dominic Ingle.
      There are two ways to look at; it’s great that Khan has gone away from home, gone old-school. But it’s a huge risk because he has absolutely no history with the trainer he is with, for what could be the biggest fight of his career.

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      ‘Coward’ – Tyson Fury sends Dillian Whyte hilarious ‘sausage’ insult amid claims rival wants cash just to promote fight

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      TYSON FURY has claimed ‘coward’ Dillian Whyte wants to be paid just to turn up to a press conference to promote their fight in a brutal attack.The battle of the Brits is yet to be rubber stamped and remains in danger of being CALLED OFF.
      Fury has claimed Whyte is asking to be paid to attend a press conferenceCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The deadline for the contract to be signed is February 19Credit: GETTY
      Whyte has been awarded just 20 per cent of the purse and the deadline for the contract to be signed is today – Saturday, February 19.
      And according to heavyweight champ Fury, Whyte is asking to be paid to turn up to a press conference to promote their potential fight.
      He said on Instagram: “I’ve just heard that little sausage Dillian Whyte wants paying to turn up to a press conference.
      “You little, silly, fat sausage. You’re getting that (fist). Coward.”
      Fury has also set up a Just Giving page so Whyte will turn up to the press conference.
      And the generous Gypsy King said he’d put in the first donation of 47p.
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      He said: “Hi guys, just a quick one. I’m setting up a Just Giving page for Dilian Whyte so he can show up to the press conference and I’m going to donate first.
      “My donation is 47p, you useless dosser.”
      Should the fight be signed off, Fury says it WILL be in the UK and April 23 is the likely spot on the calendar.
      The most likely venue for Fury vs Whyte is reportedly Cardiff or Manchester, but no details are set in stone.
      And either Fury or Whyte could be leaving with a special one-off Union Belt.
      A WBC statement read: “The World Boxing Council proudly announces the Union Belt.
      “This unique belt will be presented as a special trophy to the winner of the highly anticipated fight between WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury and WBC interim Heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte.
      “The Union belt extols special elements to celebrate and commemorate the United Kingdom through boxing.” More

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      What is Amir Khan’s net worth – career earnings and fight purse for Kell Brook fight?

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      AMIR KHAN takes on arguably the biggest fight of his career this weekend when he faces Kell Brook in Manchester. The Bolton man is no stranger to the big occasion, though, having fought across the pond in Las Vegas and New York fight nights.

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      But his clash with Brook represents one that will change his legacy, for good or for bad.
      And with those legacy-defining fights come with the opportunity to make a lot of money.
      What is Amir Khan’s net worth?
      Khan hasn’t made all of his money inside the ring, he’s also made smart investments outside of it.
      Now the owner of a a private equity firm which holds offices in both London and in Dubai, Khan knows value when he sees it.
      It’s been reported that Khan’s net worth is close to £30million.
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      Most of this has been earned inside the squared circle, having taken in big fights against Marcos Maidana, Danny Garcia, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.
      For his clash with Alvarez in 2016, Khan earned a cool £9.4m to fight one of boxing’s biggest stars.
      And after his loss to Crawford in 2019, he fought Billy Dib in Dubai, earning £7m in the process.
      How much will Khan earn against Brook?
      Khan will earn more than his rival Brook for their big clash in Manchester later tonight.
      The former super-lightweight world champion is reportedly going to take home a guaranteed £5m for the bout, with the likelihood he’ll take home a share of the pay-per-view revenue as well.
      Kell Brook will also earn a pretty penny with £3m, but still less than his long-time foe.
      Special K is also likely to take home a cut of the cash made from pay-per-view sales. More

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      Amir Khan vs Kell Brook ring walk time CONFIRMED: What time will fighters walk to the ring TONIGHT?

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      AMIR KHAN and Kell Brook’s blockbuster bout gets underway tonight with the winner set to hold huge bragging rights. The Brit dust-up was first talked about 17 years ago and after countless hours of negotiating and dead deals, the fight is finally happening.
      Kell Brook has weighed in at 148lbs for his clash with Amir KhanCredit: PA
      Amir Khan says he won’t be able to face the prospect of losing to Kell BrookCredit: Reuters
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      The AO Arena in Manchester will play host for tonight’s huge event, which features a stacked night of boxing.
      Khan and Brook have exchanged brutal words all throughout the build-up, and they’re finally ready to let their hands go.
      Khan vs Brook ring-walk time

      Khan’s big clash with Brook will get underway from 10.30pm UK time TONIGHT.
      Expect ring-walks to begin at around 10.15pm GMT.
      The card gets going from 6pm on Sky Sports Box Office.

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      What have they said?
      “It shows how much impact this fight has and the demand – people want to see this fight,” Khan has said of rapid ticket sales.
      “We don’t like each other, everyone sees that. I cannot lose against someone like Kell Brook.

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      “It would be very upsetting in my career if I lost to Kell Brook. That’s why going into this fight we had to be 100% ready and we have to beat this guy in good fashion.”
      “I have been waking up at 4am every day because I have so much adrenaline running through my body,” Brook said.
      “Khan has made a big mistake by giving me seven months to make this weight.
      “I have trained constantly so I am there with the weight, I could have made it a month ago. I missed my family and our whole Christmas to make
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      Amir Khan reveals wife Faryal Makhdoom chose trainer and team for his Kell Brook grudge match

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      AMIR KHAN’S stunning wife sent him packing for the most important training camp of his career.Bolton ace Khan, 35, finally faces Kell Brook on Saturday night in Manchester, the culmination of a vicious 20-year rivalry.
      Amir Khan at last gets the chance to settle his grudge with Kell BrookCredit: PA
      Amir Khan says his wife Faryal Makhdoom set up his tough training camp in the USA without telling him – while he was in DubaiCredit: Instagram / @faryalmakhdoom
      The Athens 2004 silver medal winner’s last meaningful fight was the 2019 loss to welterweight world champ Terence Crawford — who bullied him both in and out of the ring.
      But Khan moved out to his old enemy’s Colorado and Nebraska camp for weeks of gruelling training and sparring after wife Faryal handpicked his new team — headed now by giant Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre — without even telling him.
      Khan revealed: “My wife was the one who made the phone call to arrange it all.
      “I was in Dubai, I was on holiday, and she told me to get back to the UK to pack my bags for training camp.
      “I was like, ‘Why am I going to a training camp?’
      “She told me I was going to train with Brian McIntyre and Terence Crawford. Initially I didn’t want to because of what had been said around our fight.
      “But she told me just to trust her — and that it would be good for me.
      “Faryal said to try them — I initially said no because of all the s*** that was said — but she made the calls and before you know it, I was off.”
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      Sadly for the mother of Khan’s three children, she still won’t be getting a direct cut of his giant pension purse.
      He laughed: “She is not getting paid for her help!
      “When I first said to her I wanted the Kell Brook fight, she asked me if I was sure — and said she would only let me do it if I trained really hard and took it seriously.
      “She would speak to BoMac and ask about my sparring and training. When she knew I was training hard, she came around to the idea.”
      Khan was the only Team GB boxer to qualify for the Greece games — and helped change the face and funding of amateur boxing in the UK.
      The proud British-Pakistani then went on to become a household name, world champ, TV star and national treasure.
      But he admits all of that could now be tainted if he is mainly remembered for losing to the 35-year-old enemy he has always considered an understudy.
      Khan added: “You’re always one fight away from destroying your whole legacy.
      “This could end up with me losing everything that I’ve done in my whole career.
      “People will be like, ‘Oh, he got beaten by Kell Brook,’ so I have to do everything right.
      Amir Khan and his wife Faryal MakhdoomCredit: Instagram / @amirkingkhan
      Amir said that his wife Faryal set up his training camp for himCredit: Instagram / @faryalmakhdoom
      Amir Khan and Kell Brook are fighting for their reputations when they meetCredit: Getty
      “That’s why I was running up hills, I was working so hard. I don’t want to lose to him. I don’t like the guy.”
      Khan and Brook’s Thursday press conference started well but turned into a grubby slanging match, with both men dragging up rumours and innuendos about the other’s private life.
      Khan even suggested Brook had been racist for saying he has a “poppadom chin”.
      But Brook insists it was just an insult about his KO losses — and not his family heritage.
      But if Mrs Khan has her way, this will still be the last time we see Khan in action.
      He explained: “She wants her husband back. But I keep telling her, ‘One more’.
      “I want to see how I feel and look when I get past this fight — because if I perform the way I think I will, then I would want one or two more.
      “There are a few losses I want to avenge.
      “Common sense tells me both the winner and loser will say, ‘You know what? I’ve had a great time, I’m done’.Johnny Nelson
      “Being away from the family and kids is really hard. When I put my head down, I forget about having kids, I forget about having a wife, I am so focused.”
      But ex-cruiserweight champ Johnny Nelson is hoping the pair will see sense and protect their legacies by calling it a day.
      He said: “They will just become the stepping stones for the youngsters coming through.
      “Common sense tells me that both the winner and loser will say, ‘You know what? I’ve had a great time, I’m done’.
      “It’ll be a hard slog for the loser and they might say, ‘That’s not the end of me,’ depending on the fashion of the loss.
      “But I hope, unless they’re fighting each other again, that the winner and the loser say, ‘I’ve had a great time. Britain, thank you’.
       “As an ex-fighter myself, would I have wanted to carry on after being beaten by my big domestic rival? No, I wouldn’t.
      “Because where’s my ambition? It tells you that I’m just going in there for money. This is big-money for both fighters — but also pride.
      “The loser will just end up being a stepping stone for the young bucks.“Both these fighters have got too much pride for that.” More