Hearn provides update in Brook v Khan talks

By Daily Sports on January 19, 2017

The value of Kell Brook’s world title is the current sticking point in negotiations to fight Amir Khan, said promoter Eddie Hearn.

Talks to pit IBF welterweight champion Brook against Khan will continue this week, according to the Matchroom boss.

"When you're talking about a split; Amir might say 'I'm a much bigger name'," Hearn told Sky Sports. "We disagree because we're world champion. How much value do you put on a belt?

Amir might say 'I'm a much bigger name'. We disagree because we're world champion.

Eddie Hearn

"I always say to fighters that 'without each other, you aren't getting paid'.

"We've got to decide whether to stay at 147lbs or move up to 154lbs. I want Kell to move up to light-middleweight, he shouldn't be at welterweight. But Amir knows his best chance is at welterweight.

"There's rumours that Amir wants to take a warm-up fight first, which would be disappointing.

"We have a meeting on Friday. Hopefully we can say 'let's get this going'."

Hearn previously confirmed that May 20 or 27 were the prospective dates, and he expected to name Brook's next opponent in the "next couple of weeks". (bbc.co.uk)

•Photo shows Eddie Hearn and Amir Khan

Source Daily Sports

Posted January 19, 2017


 

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