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Charlie Wilson

Amir Khan vs Kell Brook undercard branded 'worst ever' ahead of incredible main event

Amir Khan and Kell Brook finally step into the ring together tonight after years of rivalry - but the rest of the card for their all-British blockbuster has left fans disappointed.

Khan vs Brook has been more than decade in the making and the two finally agreed to fight last year, making their way to the ring slight later than planned after a delay in proceedings that saw Brook change his gloves.

Brook went on to secure a sixth round stoppage in an incredible contest with Bolton's Khan putting up a brave fight.

But fans have been extremely underwhelmed with the quality of fights in the build up to the main event at Manchester's AO Arena.

There were high points - including a first-round knockout victory for local lad Bradley Rea.

But a questionable level opposition has been at the forefront of everyone's minds - with almost every Briton coming up against fighters who were visibly nowhere near good enough to be in the ring with them.

Frazer Clarke made his debut, coming up against Jake Darnell who admitted earlier this week he was trying to get a ticket to be in the crowd.

Meanwhile, the Azim twins picked up comfortable victories - with Hassan beating an opponent with a professional record of 2-73.

Here's what fans have been saying about the fight card.

You can follow all the updates from the main event fight here.

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