Former unified light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has been on the comeback trail for the past six years. Since his loss to Canelo Alvarez, Khan has been on a quest of getting his titles back. Khan has had mixed results in that comeback path with the Boxing odds. A technical knockout loss to Bud Crawford three years ago was a major setback. But Khan recovered with a win over Bill Dib in his most recent bout. In a similar way, Kell Brook was once the unified middleweight champion. He lost his belts six years ago to Gennady Golovkin.
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook Boxing Odds
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 19, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location: | Manchester Arena, Manchester |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
Khan vs. Brook
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Amir Khan | +136 |
| Kell Brook | -174 |
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, the sportsbook handle has leaned Kell Brook in the early going. Both boxers have recent losses to Bud Crawford and seem to be on similar trajectories. Both command comparable name recognition. When all things look even, Wise Guys gravitate to the underdog. In comparison, squares are most comfortable with the favorite.
Amir Khan Record and Form
Amir Khan, age 35, is a native of Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom, where he resided. Overall, Khan has a record of 34 wins and five losses. He has 21 career knockouts and has been knocked out four times. To summarize, Khan stands at five feet, 8.5 inches tall with a reach of 71 inches, and fights from an orthodox stance.
Last time out, Kahn scored a technical knockout win over Billy Dib on July 12, 2019. That bout took place at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah. Khan won the vacant World Boxing Council International welterweight title with the win.
Of major concern is all of Khan’s outside interests. To illuminate, he is quite a celebrity with work in media and game shows. There is a perception that Khan is not as focused as he was in his championship days.
Kell Brook Record and Form
Kell Brook, age 35, is from Sheffield Yorkshire, United Kingdom, where he resides. Brook has a career record of 39 wins and three losses with the Boxing odds. Brook has 27 knockout wins and three knockout losses for his career. To summarize, Brook stands at five feet, nine inches tall with a reach of 69 inches, and fights from an orthodox stance.
Last time out, Brook suffered a technical knockout loss to Terence Crawford in the 4th round. On November 11, 2020, the fight took place at The Bubble, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada. Specifically at stake was the World Boxing Organization World Welterweight title was at stake. With the loss, Brook had a 3-bout winning streak snapped.
Of course, Brook is best known for his 5th round technical knockout loss to Gennady Golovkin on September 10, 2016. As a result of that loss, Brook surrendered his unified middleweight title belts. Following that was an 11th round knockout loss to Errol Spence Jr. Spence claimed the International Boxing Federation world welterweight title with the win.
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Kell Brook is the solid pick as an inexpensive favorite. Sharps normally not inclined to take favorites are doing so here.
Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook SBG Free Pick: Kell Brook.