More stories

  • in

    Amir Khan vs Kell Brook: Round-by-round as Special K dominates grudge match with brutal sixth-round stoppage

    KELL BROOK can finally claim bragging rights on bitter rival Amir Khan – after a dominating their grudge match ten years in the making.Brook at last had his arch rival in the ring and he made no mistake after all the years of the years of trash talk and goading.
    Kell Brook beat his long-time rival Amir Khan on Saturday nightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    In truth, Khan never looked at the races and may regret not having agreed the fight during his brilliant prime.
    Here SunSport takes you through the fight round-by-round.
    Round 1
    Khan starts on the back foot, pumping out his jab to head and body, landing the first meaningful shot of the bout.
    But a combination shakes Khan badly, after a Brook left hook sent him on wobbly legs.
    Again, the 2004 silver medalist is stunned with a combination and barley survives the round, hanging till the bell.
    The Sheffield boxer put on a clinic in destroying Amir KhanCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Round 2
    Left hook grazes Khan’s chin as Brook comes out fast.
    Khan lets hands go, causing Brook ducks under and pushes his rival back with a quick counter.
    Brook lands a big right hands but Khan replies with a one-two combination, causing his Sheffield rival to this time do the grabbing.
    Special K was in a class of his own at the AO Arena in ManchesterCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Round 3
    Khan is using his jab better and lands a good left hook, scoring with another big shot as Brook holds on.
    But Brook soon replies with a massive left-hook, right hand combination lands and Khan is wobbled AGAIN and in trouble.
    Khan is bundled into the corner as Brook pours the pressure on even throwing the Bolton man to the floor, which isn’t scored a knockdown.
    Amir Khan had no answer to Kell Brook in their grudge matchCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Round 4
    Khan comes out quick with a combination, sensing the fight is slipping away from his grasp.
    Right hand over over the top lands for Brook but Khan takes it, and scores a classy counter soon after.
    Another big right hand late on for Brook lands and again Khan holds on in the corner, looking like he is running out of time and room.
    Round 5
    Right hand lands clean for Brook, leaving Khan on the retreat as the Special One pours on the pressure, looking for the finish.
    Khan sent into the ropes as Brook stalks him all around the ring, punching him from corner to corner.
    Big counter left hook lands for Khan, sending Brook off balance but there is not follow up.
    Kell Brook poured on the pressure on his struggling rivalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Round 6
    Khan is shaken with a jab and in trouble once and cornered.
    Brook is letting his hands go and Khan is covering up, with little left to offer.
    Khan is STOPPED on the ropes and Brook has bashed his way to a famous win on the most important night of his career.
    Amir Khan was at last halted in round sixCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

  • in

    Kell Brook claims someone tried to wake him at 4am ahead of Amir Khan showdown

    KELL BROOK claimed somebody tried to wake him in the middle of the night ahead of his grudge match with Amir Khan.The Sheffield boxer destroyed his long-time rival in a dominant performance at the AO Arena in Manchester.
    Kell Brook said he was woken up in the middle of the night ahead of his bout with Amir KhanCredit: Reuters
    The Sheffield boxer destroyed his long-time rival in ManchesterCredit: PA
    Brook earned a sixth-round stoppage after referee Victor Loughlin stepped in to stop Khan from taking a battering.
    And Brook, 35, showed he wasn’t asleep on the job with his brutal demolition.
    It came after he was even forced to change gloves in the ring just minutes before the main event began.
    Special K roared: “I always knew it was going to happen. What a feeling.
    “I’m back on top now and I’ve got the bragging rights.
    “I always knew from when I was 18 that I was a better fighter than him and tonight the fans got to see a mega fight and I dealt with him.
    “I even had to put different gloves on in the ring. I was told they weren’t gonna pay me if I didn’t put them on.
    @font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-stretch:semi-condensed;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:normal;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:condensed;font-display:swap;}.css-qu9fel{border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-b9nmbi{margin-bottom:16px;border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-1qsre5o{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;}.css-q8gelu{margin-bottom:24px;}.css-7ysxcx{padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-7ysxcx:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1x7hydu{font-family:The Sun;font-size:24px;line-height:1.1666666666666667;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0%;font-stretch:semi-condensed;padding:1px 0px;}.css-1x7hydu::before{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-bottom:calc(-0.24520833333333342em + -0.5px);}.css-1x7hydu::after{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-top:-0.2333333333333334em;}.css-1lobn43{display:inline;font:inherit;margin:0;color:rgba(0,0,0,1);}.css-1lobn43 svg{fill:rgba(0,0,0,1);}Most read in Boxing.css-1gojmfd{margin-bottom:16px;}.css-zdjvqv{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:space-around;-ms-flex-pack:space-around;-webkit-justify-content:space-around;justify-content:space-around;margin-top:calc(-12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(-12px/2);}.css-zdjvqv:before,.css-zdjvqv:after{content:”;display:block;}.css-1meuhfk{display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;margin-top:calc(12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(12px/2);}
    FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN NEW CUSTOMER DEALS
    “I even had someone knocking on my hotel door at 4aam in the morning trying to upset my preparation.
    “They tried to get into my head all week but I took care of business. I can live at peace with myself. I’m back, baby.”
    Khan looked beaten, bruised and battered at the end and in truth was only rescued from his own bravery by a compassionate referee.
    The former world champ said: “I’m very upset. I just couldn’t get it going. Kell was the best man tonight. Respect to him.”
    “I need to sit down with my family but it’s near the end of my career. I may have to call it a day.” More

  • in

    Amir Khan’s face looks battered and bruised after his brutal defeat to rival Kell Brook

    AMIR Khan’s face looked battered and bruised after his brutal defeat to rival Kell Brook.Khan was making his return to the ring after three years out of boxing.
    Amir Khan was well beaten by Kell Brook in six rounds
    Amir Khan looked to be in pain after his stunning defeat
    Amir Khan’s face is distorted by Kell Brook’s brutal powerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    But the former world champion looked a shadow of his former self as he took a beating from Brook.
    From the first bell to the moment the referee stopped the fight in the sixth round, Khan took a battering.
    He was on the receiving end of several brutal combinations, and at times his legs looked like they were going to give way.
    But he recovered to keep fighting, although it was nothing like the fighter of old.
    And after the TKO finish, his normally chiselled face looked a mess.
    Khan said: “I am very upset. After all the training I have done I just couldn’t get it going.
    “I was falling a little bit short. No disrespect to Kell Brook, he put a great performance on. He did everything he needed to do.
    “I was missing quite a lot. Kell was on his A-game today.”
    @font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-stretch:semi-condensed;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:normal;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:condensed;font-display:swap;}.css-qu9fel{border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-b9nmbi{margin-bottom:16px;border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-1qsre5o{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;}.css-q8gelu{margin-bottom:24px;}.css-7ysxcx{padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-7ysxcx:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1x7hydu{font-family:The Sun;font-size:24px;line-height:1.1666666666666667;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0%;font-stretch:semi-condensed;padding:1px 0px;}.css-1x7hydu::before{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-bottom:calc(-0.24520833333333342em + -0.5px);}.css-1x7hydu::after{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-top:-0.2333333333333334em;}.css-1lobn43{display:inline;font:inherit;margin:0;color:rgba(0,0,0,1);}.css-1lobn43 svg{fill:rgba(0,0,0,1);}Most read in Boxing.css-1gojmfd{margin-bottom:16px;}.css-zdjvqv{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:space-around;-ms-flex-pack:space-around;-webkit-justify-content:space-around;justify-content:space-around;margin-top:calc(-12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(-12px/2);}.css-zdjvqv:before,.css-zdjvqv:after{content:”;display:block;}.css-1meuhfk{display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;margin-top:calc(12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(12px/2);}
    Amir Khan’s face shows the damage of six rounds of boxingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Amir Khan was gracious in defeat to Kell BrookCredit: Reuters
    Amir Khan looks battered as he speaks after the fight
    Amir Khan admitted this might be his final fight
    The former world champion was coy about his future.
    Khan, who is believed to have amassed a £30million fortune, said: “I’ve had 40 fights, won two world titles. I need to sit down with my family.
    “But I think it is towards the end of my career now. And that love for the sport is not there any more, like it was before.
    “When I was in the ring, I used to have that excitement and that push. I just didn’t have it in me. I felt quite flat.
    “That may be a sign for me, that maybe I am calling it a day.
    “But let’s see. I will go back and watch the video. And let’s see where we go from here.”
    FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN NEW CUSTOMER DEALS More

  • in

    Kell Brook forced to change gloves in ring just minutes before Amir Khan bout after dispute held up grudge match

    KELL BROOK was made to change his gloves INSIDE the ring before demolishing Amir Khan.Brook settled the score with his bitter rival in six brutal rounds in a fight of the year contender.
    Kell Brook was made to undergo a last-minute change of glovesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    The fight was delayed after a dispute between the fighters over Brooks’ gloves before the ringwalksCredit: Reuters
    But the delay did not distract the pair who put on a blistering displayCredit: PA
    But a sellout crowd in Manchester was forced to wait as the bout was delayed due to a bizarre dispute between the fighters over Brooks’ gloves.
    All seemed to going smoothly as Brook was given the all-clear to make his ring walk.
    But once the Sheffield star entered the ring, he was forced to quickly change his gloves in unusual scenes, leaving viewers baffled.
    One boxing fan wrote: “Brooks changing gloves in the ring, what’s going on. Delay was down to a dispute about hand wraps according to ESPN. Don’t they agree on gloves being worn in advance to the fight?”
    Another added: “Never seen gloves changed in the ring in all my years of watching boxing. You’d swear it was Brooks first fight!”
    @font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-stretch:semi-condensed;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:normal;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:condensed;font-display:swap;}.css-qu9fel{border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-b9nmbi{margin-bottom:16px;border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-1qsre5o{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;}.css-q8gelu{margin-bottom:24px;}.css-7ysxcx{padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-7ysxcx:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1x7hydu{font-family:The Sun;font-size:24px;line-height:1.1666666666666667;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0%;font-stretch:semi-condensed;padding:1px 0px;}.css-1x7hydu::before{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-bottom:calc(-0.24520833333333342em + -0.5px);}.css-1x7hydu::after{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-top:-0.2333333333333334em;}.css-1lobn43{display:inline;font:inherit;margin:0;color:rgba(0,0,0,1);}.css-1lobn43 svg{fill:rgba(0,0,0,1);}Most read in Sport.css-1gojmfd{margin-bottom:16px;}.css-zdjvqv{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:space-around;-ms-flex-pack:space-around;-webkit-justify-content:space-around;justify-content:space-around;margin-top:calc(-12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(-12px/2);}.css-zdjvqv:before,.css-zdjvqv:after{content:”;display:block;}.css-1meuhfk{display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;margin-top:calc(12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(12px/2);}
    JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)
    A third said: “I don’t recall a boxer ever changing gloves upon entering the ring.”
    Brook remained ice cool through the process and focused on the job at hand – defeating rival Khan.
    And the big distraction did not affect Brook as he dominated the opening rounds before securing a sixth-round stoppage.
    The Brit caught Khan with multiple shots and sent the former world champion wobbling.
    The pair vowed to knock out one another and both made good on their word as they turned the contest into a battle.
    But it was Brook who succeeded as referee Victor Loughlin called a halt to the contest less than a minute into the sixth round to prevent Khan from taking any more necessary punishment. More

  • in

    Amir Khan vs Kell Brook LIVE RESULTS: Both fighters ROCKED in thriller – stream, TV channel, start time UK, undercard

    AMIR KHAN and Kell Brook are FINALLY meeting in the ring NOW to settle their 20-year feud.Khan and Brook have long been touted for a big dust-up but have never managed to put pen-to-paper on a deal, until now.
    Now that both fighters are at the ends of their careers, Khan and Brook are lacing up their gloves in Manchester this evening. We’ll be bringing you ALL of the latest updates right here.

    Live: Fight on NOW
    Main event ring walk time: Ring walks from 10.40pm GMT
    TV/live stream: Sky Sports Box Office

    JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 5 – Khan smiles at Brook, almost to say ‘haven’t you put me down yet?’
    It’s incredible that Khan hasn’t hit the canvas yet. For all the talk about his chin, he’s taken some real shots here.
    But Brook is completely in control.
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 5 – The end is surely near.
    Brook is landing at will.
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 4 – I have to give that one to Brook as well. He’s completely in charge here and amazing that Khan hasn’t been done.
    For the second round in a row, Khan ends it on the ropes and is happy just to be stumbling back to his corner.
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 4 – Brook lands AGAIN! How is Khan still up? He’s launching windmills and trying to fight back.
    .Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 3 – Khan looking to come forward more and dictate the pace, maybe sensing he’s behind early. But he’s wild as he looks to lunge in and land.
    Brook the more composed and waiting patiently for his chance to land.
    Brook is well on top. He’s caught Khan again at the end of the round and the Bolton boy is happy to just see the bell.
    One-way traffic so far – a clinic from Brook.
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 2 – A more even round that one, but still probably in favour of Brook.
    He landed a sweeping right hand as the pair broke but Khan took it well.
    Khan happy just to get through that and get his legs back under him.
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 2 – Chants of ‘Amir, Amir’ go up as Khan looks to bounce back in the second round.
    He’s got his legs back and looking steadier, but a bit more hesitant to throw.
    Brook is looking to time that counter again.
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 1 – What a second half to the round for Brook.
    He landed repeatedly on Khan and somehow the Bolton man didn’t go down.
    Khan’s legs were wobbling big time and Brook was walking him down and smiling.
    First round to Kell.
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 1 – Brook ROCKS Khan. His legs are shaking massively here.
    .Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Khan vs Brook
    Round 1 – Brook is instantly on the front foot and looking to walk down Khan.
    The Bolton boxer is fighting on the back foot and looking very quick and sharp.
    ‘Obey my commands’
    Victor Loughlin gives the fighters their final instructions.
    Khan is bouncing up and down while Brook stares at him.
    WE’RE READY TO GO!
    Final countdown
    Khan stalks his way round the ring while Brook has his back turned and is shadow boxing.
    Michael Buffer is making the final introductions.
    On the way
    ‘Ain’t Nobody’ by Diana King is the walk-on music for Khan as he literally runs down the ramp to the ring.
    He’s bouncing up and down and a bit on edge.
    Here comes Amir
    Khan is now on his way to the ring dressed all in white with gold trim.
    He looks focussed and in the zone.
    Hard to say where the majority of the support is.
    Glove story
    Brook’s gloves have been taken off and checked.
    I’ve never seen anything like this.
    The gloves are going back on. Everything seems to be OK.
    Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Turn up the lights
    A huge ovation for Special K as he leaps into the ring.
    He’s dressed in a red robe with gold trim and black gloves on and he looks up for the battle.
    What an atmosphere in the Manchester Arena.
    All of the lights
    It looks like we’re ready to go… finally!
    Kell Brook is on his way to the arena, ‘All of the Lights’ is playing in Manchester.
    Kell Brook ready for action
    Kell Brook is now OUT of his dressing room. He’s on the way to his ring walk.
    And Michael Buffer is in the ring to do the honours!
    We’re off in Manchester!
    Kell Brook gloves latest update
    Amir Khan is seen warming up in his dressing room, putting the finishing touches to his preparation.
    But something has happened in Kell Brook’s dressing room, with sounds of an argument reported by Sky.
    Kell Brook gloves latest
    Sky are now reporting that there IS an issue with Kell Brook’s gloves.
    The fight is being delayed! We’ll bring you all the latest as it happens.
    Amir Khan is warming up ready for his ring walks, but Brook’s dressing room is slammed shut.
    Frazer Clarke makes prediction
    Big Frazer Clarke – now a 1-0 heavyweight – has made his prediction for the fight.
    And the GB star is picking Kell Brook.
    Backstage dispute latest
    We’re hearing that the gloves dispute has been resolved.
    Just minutes – actually wait there, just SECONDS – until the fighters make their anticipated ring walks.
    My word the Manchester Arena is absolutely buzzing.
    Backstage dispute
    But wait there – we’re not quite at the ring walks yet.
    There has been a dispute backstage over the gloves.
    Sky Sports are saying that it is coming from Kell Brook’s side.
    We’ll bring you all of the latest from this as we know.
    Khan or Brook?
    SunSport readers have spoken, and you reckon – very narrowly – that Kell Brook is winning tonight.
    Very, very narrow though.

    How the fighters compare
    For the final time tonight, here is how Amir Khan and Kell Brook compare ahead of the huge main event.
    Where is your money going tonight?

    Load more entries… More

  • in

    Who is Kell Brook’s wife Lindsey Myers, how many children do they have and when is Sheffield boxer facing Amir Khan?

    KELL BROOK will step into the ring on Saturday and finally face his arch-rival Amir Khan.And he will not be short of support in Manchester – not least with his stunning wife Lindsey Myers watching on ringside.
    LIVE: Khan vs Brook latest updates
    Kell Brook was gifted a kiss on the cheek by his wife Lindsey Myers after beating Sergey RabchenckoCredit: PA:Press Association
    Amir Khan and Special K will collide in Manchester this weekendCredit: PA
    Lindsey is a regular at Kell Brook’s fightsCredit: PA:Press Association
    The blonde beauty attends her husband’s fights but is normally private in her everyday life
    Who is Lindsey Myers?
    Not much is known of Brook’s significant other, keeping herself private away from her husband’s fame.
    She is believed to be of the same age as Special K and her birthday is just a week after the Sheffield boxer’s on May 10.
    How many children do they have?
    Kell Brook and his wife Lindsey have three children, all daughters.
    Nevaeh was born in 2012 and Estelle was welcomed three years later.
    Meanwhile, Vienna is believed to have recently turned three.
    While Lindsey was carrying Estelle, Brook suffered a horrific knife attack in Tenerife, getting stabbed three times in the leg and once in the arm.
    @font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-stretch:semi-condensed;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:normal;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:condensed;font-display:swap;}.css-qu9fel{border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-b9nmbi{margin-bottom:16px;border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-1qsre5o{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;}.css-q8gelu{margin-bottom:24px;}.css-7ysxcx{padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-7ysxcx:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1x7hydu{font-family:The Sun;font-size:24px;line-height:1.1666666666666667;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0%;font-stretch:semi-condensed;padding:1px 0px;}.css-1x7hydu::before{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-bottom:calc(-0.24520833333333342em + -0.5px);}.css-1x7hydu::after{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-top:-0.2333333333333334em;}.css-1lobn43{display:inline;font:inherit;margin:0;color:rgba(0,0,0,1);}.css-1lobn43 svg{fill:rgba(0,0,0,1);}Latest Boxing News.css-1gojmfd{margin-bottom:16px;}.css-zdjvqv{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:space-around;-ms-flex-pack:space-around;-webkit-justify-content:space-around;justify-content:space-around;margin-top:calc(-12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(-12px/2);}.css-zdjvqv:before,.css-zdjvqv:after{content:”;display:block;}.css-1meuhfk{display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;margin-top:calc(12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(12px/2);}
    🥊 Khan vs Brook – ring walk time, undercard, TV channel and live stream info for HUGE fight night
    The couple then welcomed their third child
    Who is Kell Brook fighting?
    Brook will take on bitter foe Amir Khan in Manchester.
    With both fighters past their primes, most are viewing the fight as a final cash-out for both Khan and Brook.
    But the entertainment value in the build-up has remained high, with both men exchanging barbs ahead of their Manchester clash.
    Khan jabbed in their Gloves Are Off episode on Sky Sports that Brook has been obsessed with him for years, while Brook accused his foe of ducking the fight all this time.
    ‘Special K’ then rejected the opportunity to shake Khan’s hand when the Bolton man offered his peacemaker.
    Khan vs Brook will take place in Manchester in front of a sold-out crowd of 20,000, with the main event expected to get underway at 10.30pm UK time. More

  • in

    Natasha Jonas finally realises world title dream as she stops Chris Namus to win WBO belt

    NATASHA JONAS was finally crowned a world champion at her third attempt after leaping up to super-welterweight to snatch WBO gold.After two narrowly failed efforts at super-feather and lightweight, the Liverpool queen got her coronation down the M62 in Manchester.
    Jonas finally clinched a professional world titleCredit: Reuters
    The British fighter was over the moon to get her hands on the beltCredit: PA
    Uruguay’s Chris Namus was the bigger woman but Jonas – with daughter Mela’s name proudly embossed on her black shorts in gold – chopped her down inside two rounds to land the title.
    “I cannot put it into words,” she roared. “I have made so many sacrifices but not just in boxing but my whole life.
    “My trainer Joe Gallagher has done so much for me, he never takes any credit when his fighters do well and he always wants to take the blame when things go wrong.
    “This belt is for my little girl, Mela, I can’t wait to bring it home to you baby girl.”
    Jonas was the first woman to ever represent Team GB at boxing in 2009 but Olympic medals eluded her.
    It looked like a world title would also slip through the 37-year-old’s fingers.
    @font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Regular.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Medium.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-stretch:semi-condensed;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-Bold.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:normal;font-display:swap;}@font-face{font-family:’The Sun’;src:url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff2’) format(‘woff2’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.woff’) format(‘woff’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.ttf’) format(‘truetype’),url(‘/assets/fonts/the-sun/TheSun-HeavyNarrow.svg#’) format(‘svg’);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-stretch:condensed;font-display:swap;}.css-qu9fel{border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-b9nmbi{margin-bottom:16px;border-top:1px solid #dcdddd;}.css-1qsre5o{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;}.css-q8gelu{margin-bottom:24px;}.css-7ysxcx{padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-7ysxcx:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-webkit-box-pack:justify;-webkit-justify-content:space-between;justify-content:space-between;padding:0;text-transform:uppercase;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-jkwlot:hover:not(:disabled){-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1x7hydu{font-family:The Sun;font-size:24px;line-height:1.1666666666666667;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0%;font-stretch:semi-condensed;padding:1px 0px;}.css-1x7hydu::before{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-bottom:calc(-0.24520833333333342em + -0.5px);}.css-1x7hydu::after{content:”;display:block;height:0;width:0;margin-top:-0.2333333333333334em;}.css-1lobn43{display:inline;font:inherit;margin:0;color:rgba(0,0,0,1);}.css-1lobn43 svg{fill:rgba(0,0,0,1);}Most read in Boxing.css-1gojmfd{margin-bottom:16px;}.css-zdjvqv{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;height:100%;-webkit-align-items:flex-start;-webkit-box-align:flex-start;-ms-flex-align:flex-start;align-items:flex-start;-webkit-align-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-line-pack:flex-start;align-content:flex-start;-webkit-box-flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-wrap:nowrap;-ms-flex-wrap:nowrap;flex-wrap:nowrap;-webkit-flex-direction:column;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;-webkit-box-pack:space-around;-ms-flex-pack:space-around;-webkit-justify-content:space-around;justify-content:space-around;margin-top:calc(-12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(-12px/2);}.css-zdjvqv:before,.css-zdjvqv:after{content:”;display:block;}.css-1meuhfk{display:-webkit-inline-box;display:-webkit-inline-flex;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;margin-top:calc(12px/2);margin-bottom:calc(12px/2);}
    BETTING SPECIAL – GET £40 IN FREE BETS WITH PADDY POWER
    But she demolished the South American visitor inside just two rounds.
    Namus was dropped violently in the opening round when a booming left hand and chopping right hook – from Jonas’ southpaw stance – collapsed her foe.
    Couregeously Namus – who had Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani in the crowd supporting her – got back to her feet in time and gave it another go in the second.
    But Jonas’ punches were too precise and powerful and Namus was in danger of serious injury in the second before the referee halted the onslaught. More

  • in

    Olympic hero Frazer Clarke wins first pro fight as he batters Jake Darnell on Khan vs Brook undercard

    FRAZER CLARKE got his professional career off and running by battering fan-turned-fighter Jake Darnell.As late as Wednesday Team GB’s 2020 Olympic bronze winner was desperate for an opponent to help him make his pro bow at the Manchester Arena, after a decorated amateur career.
    Frazer Clarke locked horns with short-notice replacement Jake Darnell on Saturday nightCredit: Reuters
    The Olympic bronze medallist was too much for the Blackpool bangerCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
    Big Fraze celebrates nothing his first professional victoryCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
    Then 0-1 Blackpool slugger Darnell stumbled across the Trafford Centre media workout and called his manager looking for a ticket to see Saturday’s Amir Khan vs Kell Brook headline clash.
    Darnell got a call back to tell him that he could get one of the best seats in the house IF he agreed to take on the 6ft 6in Burton giant live on Sky Sports an hour before.
    And – in true tough-guy fashion – Darnell grabbed the challenge and took on the powerhouse for a couple of minutes before his team threw in the towel when he was getting peppered with unanswered shots.
    Clarke said: “No disrespect to my opponent but he was probably a soft touch.
    “I had other opponents lined up but they all had to pull out over covid or travel restrictions so I am grateful that he stepped up.
    “I tried not to rush because I still have a long way to go, this is just the start of the journey.
    Frazer Clarke will be hoping for stiffer opposition in his next outingCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    “I have been thinking and dreaming about my debut for 12 years so it was great.”
    Big Fraze, the dignified understudy to Anthony Joshua and Joe Joyce in Team GB’s heavyweight ranks for almost a decade, got the job done in ruthless fashion.
    But fans will want to see the Only Fools and Horses superfan step against better-prepared opposition soon.
    FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN NEW CUSTOMER DEALS More