Amir Khan reveals facial injuries with number of bruises and swelling on his nose and eye after taking significant damage during his brutal sixth-round stoppage defeat by rival Kell Brook
Amir Khan has shown off his battle scars after he was destroyed by rival Kell Brook in their much anticipated grudge match on Saturday.
The long-term rivals settled their bitter feud in a match that lived up to the hype at Manchester Arena.
Khan was visibly hurt on multiple occasions from the first bell, with the referee waving off the bout in the sixth round when the former world champion started taking punishment without reply.
Amir Khan (left) suffered a brutal defeat by Kell Brook in their much anticipated grudge match
Khan suffered a number of bruises as well as swelling to the top of his nose and left eye
It was a painful defeat for Khan who was outclassed by Brook in his first fight in more than two years
The 35-year-old took a number of heavy shots from Brook who showed a display of power in a barrage of punches to close out the fight.
After the fight, Khan looked bruised and battered as he took to his post-fight interviews and press conference.
He was seen sporting a series of nasty cuts and bruises to his face, while there was heavy swelling to both the top of his nose and left eye.
Conor Benn posted a picture with Khan stating that he’d ‘take care of business’ for the Bolton fighter, as he is hoping to have his own fight with Brook down the line.
Brook and Khan show respect to one another following their bout at Manchester Arena
It was a disappointing outcome for Khan, who despite a promising start, couldn’t match the quality of Brook as the fight progressed.
The result has led to calls that Khan should consider retirement after the fight left him with a 34-6 record.
It was Khan’s first bout in three years and he revealed after the fight that he is considering retirement.
Khan, 35, has admitted that he is considering retirement after his crushing loss to Brook
‘I’m very upset,’ Khan, 35, told Sky Sports in the immediate aftermath. ‘I just couldn’t get it going. I have fallen a little bit short.
‘Obviously he was the best man today. I was catching Kell with some good shots but I’m not blaming anyone.
‘I had a great training camp but couldn’t get going. I was falling short and missing a lot. Kell was on his A-game today.
‘I need to sit down with my family but it is more towards the end of my career. The love of the sport isn’t there any more. That is a sign for me that I should maybe be calling it a day.’