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George Flood

Amir Khan hints at retirement after Kell Brook defeat: ‘That love of the sport is not there anymore’

Amir Khan could call time on his illustrious boxing career after losing to rival Kell Brook

(Picture: Action Images via Reuters)

Amir Khan appeared to hint strongly at his impending retirement from boxing after suffering a galling loss to arch-nemesis Kell Brook in a long-awaited grudge match.

The former unified light-welterweight world champion certainly wasn’t lacking in heart or determination in his first outing since the summer of 2019 in Manchester on Saturday night, with his trademark hand and foot speed still on display on multiple occasions aged 35.

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