Amir Khan vs Kell Book: Fight predictions from Conor Benn, Ricky Hatton and more

Amir Khan and Kell Brook go to war on Saturday night to settle a rivalry that has raged for over a decade.

The boxing world has been divided over one of British boxing’s great grudge matches.

Arguments over who is the better fighter have raged since their sparring days, throughout their reigns as world champions and still to this day with the 35-year-olds approaching the final stretch of their respective careers.

Here, some of the biggest names in combat sport past and present, along with some industry experts, give their predictions ahead of fight night.

Conor Benn – welterweight rival

‘I think Khan, I really do, I know his chin and punch resistance are gone but I think he will outwork Brook.

‘I always thought Kell but now I think Khan, we will see who has what left.’

Shawn Porter – former Brook opponent

“They are both not what they used to be.

‘After fighting Brook I would have said Brook to win but now I think it is an evenly matched fight.’

Ricky Hatton – former world champion

‘’ve changed my mind a little bit and I’m sure I will again before the opening bell on Saturday but I think Kell has looked a little bit fitter, a little bit sharper based on the footage we have seen.

It is such a 50-50 fight, but Kell is looking pretty quick himself and we know he has got the punching power.

‘He is certainly capable of knocking Amir out. At the moment, I’m drifting ever so slightly to Brook.

Khabib Nurmagomedov – UFC legend

I’m gonna watch it. I like boxing, I love boxing. All the big fights I watch live.

I know he [Khan] has a good opponent and I don’t think Amir Khan right now is in his prime time.

It’s going to be a close fight. My opinion is it’s going to be a close fight.

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