Rehydration Clause in Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Fight Explained

Published 11/30/2021, 7:11 AM EST

After much rigmarole and delay, a collision between Amir Khan and Kell Brook is finally on the cards. The pair will lock horns with each other on February 19, 2022, in Manchester. This bout was in contention for a while, and the pair entered some serious verbal banters over that time.

Now, both of them are in to settle their scores and eventually conclude their rivalry once for all. Also, fans are eager to see who among the two finally leaves the ring with a ‘W’. Also, they’re tracking every minute activity pertaining to this clash.

But recently, the rehydration clause pertaining to this fight left the fans shocked.

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Amir Khan vs Kell Brook has a 163½lbs fight day weigh-in rehydration clause, BOXXER's Ben Shalom has revealed. Initial weigh-in at 149lbs. [@talkSPORT]
Brook said: "If I go a pound over, it costs me £100,000. Every pound is £100,000." [@SunSport]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 30, 2021

Per BoxRec, this contest is slated to be in the welterweight category, as both the men have been prime welterweights in their decorated careers.

However, it is also reported that the duo has agreed on a catchweight collision, exceeding the weight limit to 149-pounds than the destined 147-pounds for the welterweight category. However, if Khan and Brook exceed the 149-pound limit, they’ll have to pay a hefty fine for the same.

These rules might seem bizarre at the moment. However, it might restrict the two fighters from coming overweight in this fight.

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Eventually, these rules might make the fight more interesting because Khan and Brook will have to hit the scales on 149-pounds or a bit less. Also, the fight is roughly three months away from hereon. With this, both of them will get enough time to cut and present their best versions in the squared circle.

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Brook and Khan rank among the most prime fighters of the modern era.

However, the welterweight roster is stacked and only one among the two can go ahead to further advance his chances towards a title shot.

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That said, this fight is extremely vital for both the men, as their careers rely on this contest.

It’ll be interesting to see who among the two remains the oppressor on fight night, and leaves the ring with a mammoth win.

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA.

Rehydration Clause in Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Fight Explained

Amir Khan vs Kell Brook – What does this fight mean to the duo?

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