AN all-British blockbuster could happen soon as Amir Khan and Kell Brook are set to meet in the ring.
The date could be February 19 next year as the promoters on Monday (29) could confirm the event in London.
This could well be a swansong bout for both the former world champions.
Ben Shalom, chief executive of promoters Boxxer told TalkSPORT: "It's no secret, for the past two months we've been trying to make Amir Khan against Kell Brook.
"I think it's a fight that every boxing fan has wanted to see for years and years and there's been a lot of competition - every promoter has wanted it, no matter what's being said and what isn't being said.
"I think we are very, very close now and hopefully we'll announce that on Monday and it will take place in February in Manchester."
Khan, 34, last fought in July 2019 where he beat Billy Dib, and on the other hand Brook was in action last year where he lost to WBO champion Terence Crawford.
Shalom added: "These guys are ages 34, 35 - you almost get that direct comparison to the (Manny) Pacquiao-(Floyd) Mayweather fight.
"These guys would still compete extremely well domestically. I think they're both at a similar age, similar point in their career, and if the fight does happen, which it looks very, very close to be happening now, it's something that I just can't believe we're involved in."
On Saturday, Khan also dropped a hint about his upcoming fight with a tweet: "Fight news coming soon. Khan v ?"
During the hearing, Clifford denied all the charges except for the rape charge, which was added to the indictment at the session. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Man pleads not guilty to murder of BBC presenter's family
A 26-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering the wife and two daughters of BBC sports commentator John Hunt in a crossbow and knife attack.
Kyle Clifford, who also faces charges of rape, appeared via video link at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday.
Clifford, arrested in July after a manhunt, is charged with three counts of murder, one count each of rape and false imprisonment, and two counts of possessing offensive weapons – a 10-inch knife and a crossbow.
During the hearing, Clifford denied all the charges except for the rape charge, which was added to the indictment at the session.
He is expected to enter a plea for that charge at a later date.
The victims were Carol Hunt, 61, wife of horseracing commentator John Hunt, and their daughters Louise, 25, and Hannah, 28.
An earlier hearing revealed that Louise had been found tied up and that both she and her sister had been shot with a crossbow, while their mother had been stabbed with a knife.
The fatal attack occurred at the family’s home in Bushey, a commuter town near Watford, northwest of London.
(With inputs from AFP)