Amir Khan vs Kell Brook: Tony Bellew & Carl Froch make predictions

Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch and Tony Bellew have both given their opinions on the much anticipated fight between Amir Khan and Kell Brook which is taking place on Saturday, February 19. 

Of course, the opinions of legends such as these two are highly valued by fans and provide incredible insight into the sport.

Froch himself has held multiple super middleweight championships with a record of 33-2, while Bellew has held similar honours showcasing a 30-3-1 record.

The fight has split opinions across the boxing landscape, but Froch seems to favour Kell Brook.

Speaking to Sky Sports, as per Metro, Froch said: “I’d rather be Kell Brook going into this because I think the speed and the reflexes that Amir Khan holds and the fast hands, he can probably only do that for three, four, five rounds.

“If this fight goes past five or six rounds, I’d rather be Kell Brook with the natural ability, the timing, the footwork and the elegance in that ring. He’s a fantastic talent.

“Now I’m making Kell Brook the favourite, but only slightly and that’s because he can punch. He’s got a nice, powerful, tasty punch, especially at this weight.

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“The fight is happening at 149lb, a couple of pounds over the welterweight division so I favour that punching power over the speed and footwork of Amir Khan because I don’t think he’s going to be able to sustain that for 12 rounds.”

While it appears Froch is very one sided in his prediction, Tony Bellew is very different.

Speaking to DAZN, he said: “I genuinely don’t know what’s going to happen.”

In fact, Bellew seems pretty stumped by the whole process and has suggested