Kell Brook looks set to deliver on a return to boxing over four years on from his retirement.
The former welterweight world champion hung up the gloves back in 2022 after a long-awaited win over domestic rival Amir Khan. Though the fight was well past its sell-by date, and Khan did not look fighting fit, Brook put on an impressive display at the age of 36.
After countless hints that he is willing to make a comeback, promoter Ben Shalom recently revealed that Brook has almost agreed terms to face Chris Eubank Jr.
In a recent interview with Boyle Sports, Khan welcomed a return for Brook.
“I like the idea of Brook coming back. I think it’s good. I like Brook. Why not?”
Though Khan didn’t weigh in on a match-up against Eubank, he addressed another potential all-British affair with Benn, and backed his old rival to win.
“I think it would be an amazing fight if he takes the fight with Conor Benn. Him and Benn would be a fantastic fight and it would make good money. Kell deserves big-money fights and Benn does as well. Where do Kell and Benn go otherwise?
“They can’t really go elsewhere because nobody really wants to fight them. Between the two, they’re in a similar position where one has been retired and one has come off a loss.
“We don’t know what Kell has left in him and we don’t know what Benn has left in him after that knockout. That could be one fight for both of them to make good money and walk away from the sport. Or the winner can stay in the game because whoever wins goes up another level and it opens more doors.
“I lean more towards Brook. I think Brook is an amazing fighter.”
Despite not being asked to predict a potential Eubank fight, it can be assumed that Khan would fancy Brook’s chances there, too, given Benn’s comprehensive win in their rematch.
Eubank won his first encounter with Benn in what was the fight of the year in 2025, but lost the rematch convincingly, seemingly struggling with the rehydration clause of 10lbs over 160lbs – the same terms as the initial fight.
Shalom says he believes the fight happens in February 2027, though did not provide details on the weight class.
