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Tom Blow

Kell Brook insists "I'll never box again" as he retires following Amir Khan grudge match

Kell Brook has announced his retirement from boxing, insisting his "heart is no longer in it".

The 36-year-old from Sheffield has called time on his professional boxing with an impressive 28-3 record. His decision comes just three months after he stopped British rival Amir Khan in the sixth-round of their grudge match in Manchester.

"I've had a long chat with my family and my parents, and it's over for me. I'll never box again," Brook told The Telegraph. "It's a little emotional to be actually saying this out loud. My mam [Julie] is relieved. I think everyone around me is pleased.

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