Khan's Father: Hearn's Trash Talk Blowing Brook Clash

By Edward Chaykovsky

Shah Khan, who handles some of the business affairs for his son Amir Khan, had directly blamed promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport for jeopardizing a future fight with IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook.

In recent weeks, Hearn and Brook have been blasting Khan for rejecting a June 13th showdown. Khan turned the fight down due to Ramadan. Both fighters are now set to return on the same day in May. Khan is looking at a possible fight with Chris Algieri, and Brook will defend his belt against countryman Frankie Gavin.

Shah says the Brook fight could have happened by now, but points the finger at Hearn for continuously disrespecting his son.

"Kell could have had his chance against Amir right now if Eddie Hearn had toned it down. But instead of being patient he's been so disrespectful. If he carries on like that the Brook fight will not take place. He keeps shouting about how much the fight is worth but I don't care about the money. For Amir it's more about the big fights and his status in boxing," Shah told Daily Mail.

"Amir's told Kell he will be happy to box him in the next year but Eddie's jeopardizing that. He carries on calling us out and insulting us. Any more of that and it will be all over. Kell has said plenty, too. But we don't think this is his fault. He seems a good lad. It's Eddie putting the words in his mouth."