The former world champions admitted their grudge runs all the way back to their amateur days, with both men vowing to end their spat with a victory at the AO Arena early next year.
Khan, from Bolton, and Brook bickered in a press conference in London yesterday where the two British fighters were unable to contain their disrespect and had to be separated by security.
Former WBA and IBF light-welterweight champ Khan has not fought since July 2019 but remains confident he still boasts the credentials for victory as he seeks to improve a record of 34 wins from 39 fights.
“I respect him as a fighter but I’ve never been scared of any fighter,” said the 34-year-old.
“I’ve never run from Kell. At times in the past, I didn’t think he deserved the fight.
“But now I’m going to smash him in the face and put him in his place.
“Now we get to see who can back those words up.
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