'The love of the sport is not there anymore' 😔 | Amir Khan reacts to his defeat to Kell Brook

Amir Khan speaks after his stoppage defeat to Kell Brook.

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[waqr]

No excuses, nothing. Humble in defeat and giving Brook his props. Fair play Amir. Won an Olympic silver at 17. Commonwealth at 20. World Champ at 22. Unified World Champ at 24. Fought 16 World Titlists, won 11 lost 5. FOTY vs Maidana. Headlined Vegas and New York. An absolute trailblazer who fought in three seperate decades. Been a professional for over half of his entire life. Achieved more than what 99% of fighters ever do in this brutal sport and always showed a ton of guts. An absolute throwback fighter who fought everyone and anyone, came up short a few times but also had his moments. Khan will be missed when he retires. Time to hang em up now champ.

[paulk]

He's had a great career and made bundles of money. Always been a bit vulnerable and there's always interest when he fights. Never ducked anyone, and even in defeat has always shown plenty of courage. The fact he stayed in the ring for post-fight announcements and did this interview shows the type of man he is.

[shootingzenfav]

If want to learn anything from this man, accept things didn't go your way, own your mistakes, be honest with yourself.

Much Respect.

[richkeats]

I respect Amir for this. One of the most honest interviews I've ever seen.

[Motivatorteo]

Gained all my respect during this interview. Takes a proper bloke to admit his shortcomings and flaws with confidence. Hats off to him. Brilliant career.

[stephenbushnell-glenn]

Humble in defeat, acknowledge the better man. Heart of a champion. Well said Amir 👏

[averagebeastt]

Gotta give it to him. Never backed down any big fight. Unfortunately you get to point in your career where your heart is bigger than your strength. His legs were gone from early but he did well to stay in the fight for that long. Amazing career he's had and anyone would be extremely proud of the achievement's he's accomplished. Stay strong Amir and go enjoy your time with your family.

[NorthernAnt]

Took the defeat like a man, gained my respect, fantastic career

[rickjamesb.]

His resume is second to very few and out of British boxers it's right up there with the best. He fought 11 (former) world champs and won 7 times. Olympic medal, world champ, he's done it all. 35 is a good age to hang them up. All the best for the future Amir 👍🏼

[silverbear]

Win like a man, lose like a man, this man is deserving of respect 🙏

[StrictlyStoicism]

That’s him hanging his gloves up! He’s done absolutely everything in boxing! Respect to Khan. Respect to Brook too ! Finally made it happen for the UK audience.

[alexreid]

Well done Amir. Done so much for British Boxing and inspired thousands of youngsters to lace up and give it a go. All the best sir.

[willbutler]

Never been Khan’s biggest fan but I’ll give him his due, he’s got bags of heart and goes out on his shield

[solidbanjobanjo]

I’m 29 years old and remember watching this guy back in secondary school, he’s been fighting for years, mad respect to him

[Ozmeister]

Fair play to Khan, I’ve never been his biggest fan but credit to him for the heart he showed, he took a real beating last night and was never gonna go down. Credit also for the humility in admitting Brook was brilliant and was the better man

[nafeesiqbal]

Time to call it a day Amir. Showed a lot of heart. You have achieved everything in boxing not just in the ring but also outside of the ring. You will always be a legend especially for paving the way for the next generation apnas (british asian community) to come into boxing & even sport in general.

[lewis]

Even though he may not be the best of fighters, you have to respect the fact that he has fought the best of fighters and has never backed down from any fight.

[peterwaugh]

Never been in a dull fight, took his losses like a man. Credit to the sport and kell Brook, great fight

[ARJIBEAR]

I gained a lot of respect for him after this interview. He was honest and straightforward. All the best to him whatever he decides to do

[aak]

I respect him so much more after this interview. No excuses just plain honesty and humbleness. You will always be a champion