Khan's Trainer: Brook/Hearn Bank on Lucky Punch To Win

By Edward Chaykovsky

Virgil Hunter, trainer of Amir Khan (30-3, 19KOs), is very confident that his boxer has more than enough to defeat unbeaten domestic rival Kell Brook (33-0, 22KOs), who holds the IBF welterweight championship.

Since last year's title winning decision over Shawn Porter on American soil, Brook has demanded a fight with Khan. Brook's promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport, has placed a hold on Wembley Stadium for a date in June - in the event they are able to bring Khan to the table.

Khan has other plans at the moment. He is pursuing a fight with WBC/WBA 147 & 154-pound champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. for May 2nd.

Based on the commentary coming from Brook, trainer Dominic Ingle and Hearn - Hunter believes their entire strategy for victory is centered around the idea of landing a big shot on Khan's chin, which many view as the British star's weakness.

"I’ve heard Kell Brook and I’ve heard his trainer, Mr. Ingle and I’ve heard Eddie Hearn speak and they’re saying all the things that they should say. They have great belief and faith in Kell Brook that he can get the job done, but I think the biggest mistake they would probably make is believing it has happened instead of really looking at what’s happening," Hunter told On The Ropes Boxing Radio .

"If its a lucky punch that’s gonna win Kell Brook the fight against Amir Khan, then that’s what he’s down to, a lucky punch, because he’s not gonna be competitive in no other area. I don’t have any problem saying this but, he’ll get the shellacking of his life, if in fact he can’t administer that lucky punch. I respect Kell Brook as a fighter, I respect the people that are around him, but the fact of the matter is that he’s tailor made for Amir and a lot of the things Amir does well. He would really come up on the short end of that fight."