It seems like things are moving forward for a possible showdown between Amir Khan and Kell Brook for 2016.
“Eddie sent me a text and I invited him to Bolton,” Khan told The National. “We had a meeting at my office and we discussed everything for a potential fight against Kell Brook in 2016. I have made it clear to Eddie that I want this fight to be a big fight worldwide, not just in the UK. I told him Kell needs to fight a couple of big names and beat them obviously. That will make our fight even bigger.”
Khan is seemingly out of the Floyd Mayweather sweepstakes for now and maybe for good, so it seems like a bout with Brook is the biggest fight for Khan.
“The fight will be a Khan Promotions and Matchroom Promotions event in the UK, at Wembley Stadium,” said Khan. “Eddie told me that he would be stupid not to support his fighter, so that’s what he was doing, basically, and to a point he is right: it’s all part of the game.”
While many feel it’s a 50-50, Khan disagrees.
“Eddie believes this is a 50-50 fight, most of the fans believe this is a 50-50 fight, and our history together, that’s why this is such a huge fight in the UK. Do I think this is a 50-50 fight? Absolutely not, Kell is a very comfortable opponent for me. Styles make fights, and his style is perfect for me. I will beat him very easily. He won’t be able to handle my speed, power and footwork,” explained the Bolton fighter.
As to why Brook is without an opponent for his return date, Khan says because he’s not confident in his abilities.
“He refused the fight with Brandon Rios because there was an issue with a rematch clause in the contract,” Khan said. “Why does there need to be a rematch clause? He is not confident of beating Rios. I have never in my career demanded for a rematch clause. I will fight anyone they put in front of me, and that’s what I’ve been doing my entire career.”
