Loser of Khan v Brook grudge match could retire - says Manchester boxing legend

Manchester boxing legend Anthony Crolla thinks the showdown between Amir Khan and Kell Brook could be the last bout for the two boxers.

Khan, 35, and Brook, 35, took part in an open workout today at the Trafford Centre ahead of their fight at the Manchester AO arena on Saturday (January 19).

The two men showcased their talents at the packed shopping centre this afternoon with the crowd welcoming Bolton-native Amir with loud cheers and applause while Sheffield native Brook was met with boos.

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Speaking at the open workout, former WBA lightweight champion Crolla said he thinks Khan will edge out his opponent come Saturday, but with the fighters both at the tail-end of their careers, he said there's a chance the loser of the fight could hang up their gloves.

Speaking to the Manchester Evening News he said: "Seeing this public workout and the way it's building up, shows the fight is as big as ever.

"I think on the night Amir will have all the support, but it won't be as hostile as you think for Kell.

"It's so tough to call, if pushed for an answer, I'll lean slightly towards Amir, but seeing Kell today he impressed me with how well he looked.

"But Amir, was happy to show his abs, he's been proud of that and you can tell, he's in the best shape of his whole career.

"There's a chance it could be both fighters last fight on Saturday night.

"Certainly for the loser, unless there's a rematch because it's that type of fight."

Tickets for the bout sold out in just 10 minutes with fans eager witness a clash they pining for over a decade.

Both men played up to the crowd, with Brook acknowledging his villain status at the fight by taking time out of his