Ex-World champions- Amir Khan and Kell Brook are just hours away from squashing their bad-blood rivalry inside an in-ring affair, with almost every boxing fan tuning up for the fight. The much-anticipated welterweight collision is finally happening on February 19 at the Manchester Arena in the UK, after years of build-up.

While both men have seemingly passed their prime, it will be intriguing to watch who still has more to offer. A lot has been said from both sides as Khan and Brook seem ready to put their hands on each other. Besides, they are coming after years of hiatus from the action. Therefore, the nearing clash can be one of the best matchups in recent years, providing the British fans what they had asked for several years back.

Before ‘King’ and ‘The Special One’ locks horns, here’s a look at some valid comparison that makes them each other’s perfect opponents. Apart from pugilistic skills, their superstar charisma is another reason the matchup is all over the news.

Amir Khan vs Kell Brook: Records and Knockouts

Amir Khan, a former unified world lightweight champion, has explored several weight classes in his career. He has lost a few of those bouts, which were also the biggest nights of his career. Nevertheless, ‘King Khan’ has also vanquished absolute A-listers, currently boasting a 34-5 pro-record, with 21 KOs in his favor.

However, Khan’s 4 losses out of five have also happened via stoppage and it’s been over two years since he fought last. Despite possessing an impeccable pace, Khan can come across a tough time against Kell Brook, who has been way more active than him in the past few years. Nevertheless, Khan has been a world champion and is not new to enormous challenges.

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Interestingly, Kell Brook has more professional experience than Amir Khan and has also been an IBF welterweight titleholder. His current record stands at 39-3. Brook has amassed 27 of those wins via stoppage but all three losses have happened via KOs, making him sheerly vulnerable against knock-out artists.

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Meanwhile, Khan and Brook have been on the ride for similar time spans. Brook made his pro debut in 2004 and had his last bout in 2020, whereas Khan debuted in 2005 and appeared last in 2019. So, they stand pretty close to each other for the upcoming matchup.

Physical Parameters- Age, Height, Weight, and Stance

Aged 35, both men are at the end of their ongoing pro-careers. Hence, this particular fight shall be a career-defining moment for them. Apart from sharing similar fighting styles and ages, Khan and Brook have a lot more in common. They are orthodox hitters and have almost the same height.

A 5’9″ Brook stands slightly taller than 5’8 ½”tall Amir Khan. However, Khan has a 71” reach in response to Brook’s 69”. As for the weight, Khan weighed 147.5 lbs in the official weigh-ins and Brook came in at 148.5 lbs. Therefore, the stage is set and both men can begin crafting plans on how to land the haymakers.

Amir Khan vs Kell Brook: Social Media Fame and Net Worth

Khan is undoubtedly a prizefighter and has been a PPV star all his life. The same goes for Brook, who has been in the business for years and has gained some serious momentum in it. However, Khan surpassed him on social media. ‘King’ holds 1.4 million IG followers and 2.1 million followers on Twitter. On the contrary, Brook only has 252K IG followers and over 504K Twitter followers. Besides, Khan has also made way more money than Kell Brook in his life.

According to reports, Khan’s net worth stands at a whopping $40 million, whereas the same source cites Brook’s net worth at $3 million. As both sides will earn million-dollar paydays again, their bank accounts can see some serious surge shortly.

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Amid all the stats and comparisons, the in-ring display of action will totally rely on how the fighters have prepared throughout their camps. No wonder the winner can also consider resurrecting them for a few more fights ahead.

Who do you think will win this one? Amir Khan or Kell Brook?