Overview
Amir Khan and Kell Brook will square off at Manchester Arena on Saturday.
Last games records
Khan enters this fight after a 19-month layoff. His last fight came in July of 2019 when he defeated Billy Dib via TKO. He is 3-1 dating back to 2018, but it will be interesting to see how his recent inactivity affects him on Saturday.
Kell Brook last fought in November of 2020. However, he was defeated via TKO by Terrance Crawford in that bout. But Brook had gone 3-0 in fights prior to that loss.
Neither fighter has fought much as of late. But since they both have been fairly inactive, this should be an intriguing match.
Matchup Information
- This fight is scheduled for 10:00 P.M. GMT
- On Saturday, February 19th
- At Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
Khan vs Brook Betting Analysis
Amir Khan Betting Analysis
As aforementioned, Khan has not fought since 2019. At 35 years of age, he should still have something left in the tank, but some rust should be expected as well.
Khan began his career back in 2005 and went three years before losing a bout. Since turning professional at the age of 18, Khan has compiled a strong 33-5 record.
Khan’s last fight against Billy Dib in 2019 lasted four rounds before he ultimately won via TKO. He has won via TKO in over 50 percent of his fights and has won by decision in 23.7 percent of his bouts. His estimated power is listed at 69 percent.
Khan is commonly regarded as one of the more offensively gifted boxers in the sport. While his defense has been questioned at times, his offense is well-respected. It is possible that he comes out on the attack on Saturday against Brook and tries for an early knockout.
Kell Brook Betting Analysis
Brook began his career in 2004 at age 18 and immediately impressed. His career record of 39-3 is amongst the best in boxing, and he once had a winning streak of 36.
However, his last fight ended in a loss against Terence Crawford, as Crawford ultimately won via TKO in the fourth round. Nonetheless, Brook is still one of the more respected fighters in the sport.
He has an estimated punching power of 74 percent and an estimated ability to take a punch at 80 percent. His gritty attitude has aided him to develop a reputation as someone who is never going to back down regardless of the circumstances.
Brook holds the advantage over Khan in terms of most recent activity. But Brook has also not boxed in a while as he last fought in 2020. But still, that is more recent than 2019, and he should have less rust to begin the bout.
But Crawford made defeating Brook back in November of 2020 look fairly easy. Brook was having trouble attacking Crawford in the loss.
He will look for a better performance on Saturday in Manchester against his rival.
Updates
Khan and Brook have had a long-running feud for many years now. Their rivalry is the main reason why Khan is even fighting on Saturday, as he had not shown any interest since 2019.
Both fighters will be in for a large payday, but this is about more than money. It is about pride, and each will give anything to defeat the other. We should be in for a passionate performance from both fighters on Saturday night.
- Khan is the reigning International Welterweight Champion.
- Brook is 3-1 over his past four fights.
- Khan is 3-1 over his past four fights.
- Khan has won twice via TKO and twice via decision over his past four victories.
- Brook has won once via TKO, twice via KO, and once via decision over his past four victories.
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Betting Preview
Brook is the favorite according to the majority of top sportsbooks. But Khan has been labeled as a popular underdog betting selection due to Brook’s underwhelming last performance.
But it has been almost two years since we last saw Khan in action. Placing your money on someone who has not stepped inside the ring in that long is a risky proposition. While it has been over a year since we last saw Brook, the fact is that he has the more recent experience.
In the end, this is destined to be an exciting fight that could last into the deep rounds. But Brook is the favorite for a reason, and he should be able to come out on top.
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Betting Prediction
Bet on the Kell Brook.
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Prediction
Brook is listed as anywhere from a -150 to a -210 favorite, according to the majority of top sportsbooks. Placing your money on Brook is a good decision since he is not an extremely heavy favorite. This will allow bettors to not risk more than necessary on the favorite.
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