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Khan hadn't fought for 31 months (Kell for 15), this, and Khan's worsening whiskers, made Brook the favourite to win in my eyes - I would have been very surprised if Khan had won.
However, as far as I'm concerned this result doesn't mean that Brook was always better than Khan like Kell now claims.
IMO this fight happened too late in both of their careers to be able to say with any certainty what would have happened had they have met 5 - 10 years ago.
Jorge Linares is now 36 and has been a pro for virtually 20 years - he has been a great champion. Neither Jorge, nor Amir, have anything left to prove, they've both entertained fans for many years - I hope they both retire now for the sake of their health and dignity.
Khan hadn't fought for 31 months (Kell for 15), this, and Khan's worsening whiskers, made Brook the favourite to win in my eyes - I would have been very surprised if Khan had won.
However, as far as I'm concerned this result doesn't mean that Brook was always better than Khan like Kell now claims.
IMO this fight happened too late in both of their careers to be able to say with any certainty what would have happened had they have met 5 - 10 years ago.
Jorge Linares is now 36 and has been a pro for virtually 20 years - he has been a great champion. Neither Jorge, nor Amir, have anything left to prove, they've both entertained fans for many years - I hope they both retire now for the sake of their health and dignity.