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Ben Shalom of Boxxer has come out swinging after being advised of the recent statements that were made by rival promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom.
Robert Smith, the head of the British Boxing Board of Control, expressed his frustration with the seemingly slow-moving process to resolve cases involving fighters with positive drug tests in the United Kingdom.
As far as Kell Brook is concerned, his animus for Amir Khan is back in full force. British welterweights Brook and Khan were bitter rivals throughout their careers, but they made peace after their highly anticipated showdown one year ago in which Sheffield’s Brook stopped Bolton’s Khan in six rounds.
Promoter Ben Shalom of Boxxer is shocked at the recent news that Amir Khan tested positive for a banned substance in connection with his February 2022 grudge match with Kell Brook.
Kell Brook is furious with the recent news that his career rival, Amir Khan, failed a drug test in connection with their high-profile showdown from February 2022.
Amir Khan is flabbergasted by the revelation that he may now have to spend the rest of his years branded as a drug cheat. The now retired former unified junior welterweight champion from Bolton, England, is concerned his legacy could be ruined for good after it was revealed Tuesday that United Kingdom Anti-Doping slapped him with a backdated two-year ban stemming from a positive drug test administered shortly after his stoppage loss to rival Kell Brook on February 19.
Amir Khan is forced to deal with the repercussions of a past drug testing result, even in retirement. The 2004 Olympic Silver medalist and former unified junior welterweight champion was issued a backdated two-year suspension from all sports due to violation of the UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) rules. The ban stemmed from a positive drug test produced by Khan following his knockout defeat to Kell Brook last February 19. Traces of ostarine—an anabolic agent used to assist muscle growth—were discovered in a post-fight testing sample.
Former IBF welterweight world champion Kell Brook is still mulling the possibility of a ring return. Brook has been retired for over a year, after knocking out career rival Amir Khan last February. The Sheffield fighter was ringside last week in Manchester, to watch WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie in action.
Former welterweight champion Kell Brook appears ready to step away from retirement for a showdown with the new kid on the block, Conor Benn. Brook has been out of the ring for a year, after his one-sided stoppage of career rival Amir Khan.
There is seemingly no end to the number of fighters who have bad blood with drug-embattled welterweight Conor Benn. As soon as a video began circulating earlier this week showing retired welterweight Kell Brook getting back in shape, Benn did not waste time sending a churlish message to his compatriot.