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'I'll destroy him'

Kell Brook says he will make rival Amir Khan ‘see stars’ after Bolton boxer returns to ring with 39-second win

British rivals came face-to-face in the ring after Amir Khan's swift demolition of Phil Lo Greco

Rival Kell Brook watched Amir Khan's explosive comeback in Liverpool

KELL BROOK vowed to "destroy" domestic rival Amir Khan after the Bolton boxer's triumphant return to the ring on Saturday.

Sheffield native Brook squared off with Khan in the ring after his rapid 39-second stoppage of Phil Lo Greco in Liverpool.

 Rival Kell Brook watched Amir Khan's explosive comeback in Liverpool
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Rival Kell Brook watched Amir Khan's explosive comeback in LiverpoolCredit: REUTERS
 Amir Khan and Kell Brook faced off in the ring after the fight
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Amir Khan and Kell Brook faced off in the ring after the fightCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Khan made his return to boxing after almost two years out of the ring and set his sights on a long-awaited domestic duel.

Brook was working for broadcaster Sky Sports and was in the ring during Khan's post-fight interview.

And Brook shouted "Amir, come on, Amir," towards his rival and added: "All the fans want the fight and I want the fight.

"If you go in the jungle and chase stars, but when he gets in there with me, I'll make him see stars.


KHAN'T TOUCH THIS Amir Khan makes stunning ring return with 39-second stoppage of Phil Lo Greco


"I'm not Lo Greco, I'm Kell Brook, 'The Special One' and I will deal with him.

Brook added: "I know he's got very fast hands. I've sparred with him. He's got the fastest hands I've been in with.

"Timing beats speed, I'm a seasoned pro, I will land that bomb on him, that brownie. I'll destroy him."

 Amir Khan could finally face his domestic rival Kell Brook
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Amir Khan could finally face his domestic rival Kell BrookCredit: PA:Press Association
 Amir Khan jumps for joy after his victory inside 40 seconds
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Amir Khan jumps for joy after his victory inside 40 secondsCredit: REUTERS

Khan was brought under Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing promotions banner, meaning the Brook fight is more realistic than ever.

Hearn said: "I love the Brook-Khan fight, we'll have to see.

"I would hate one day for these boys get old, look back and kick themselves for not making that fight.

"I believe the British public want to see Khan against Brook, and we should deliver what the British public want.

"We have to sit down, we have to find a deal, we have to make sure they get well paid.

"They want to bash each other up at the end of the day."

 Amir Khan had his Canadian opponent on the floor after 18 seconds
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Amir Khan had his Canadian opponent on the floor after 18 secondsCredit: REUTERS
Amir Khan's I'm a Celebrity pals wish him well for Phil Lo Greco bout
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