Amir Khan and Kell Brook deny using racist and homophobic language during pre-fight press conference
Sky Sports says Kell Brook has denied making a racist comment and Amir Khan has denied making a homophobic comment at their pre-fight news conference.
Khan, who was born and raised in Bolton to Pakistani parents, brought up comments Brook has previously made about him having a “poppadom chin” and is convinced the comment carried racial connotations.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Khan said: “His excuse was not good enough. It should not be said. Things like that should not be said. This is a sport and we have to respect each other.”
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