Conor Benn has promised to take revenge on Kell Brook after the damage he did to Amir Khan during the pair's fight on Saturday night which was won by Brook.
01.02.2022 - 15:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Bradley Rea is fully focused on his fight on the undercard of Amir Khan's grudge match with Kell Brook - but hopes to enjoy the main event after securing victory.
The Manchester fighter is set to face-off against Craig McCarthy on the undercard of a huge night of boxing on February 19th, as he seeks to extend his 11-0 record against a fellow undefeated fighter.
It represents a huge occasion for Rea, who has followed both Khan and Brook in their careers, who admits it will be a 'surreal' experience.
However, his main focus is on his own battle and shining on the occasion to secure a triumph that would continue the fine progress he's made thus far in his career.
“It’s absolutely massive, these are fighters that I have grown up watching. I’ve seen Khan fight a few times and I always enjoyed watching Brook," he told MEN Sport.
"It’s a bit surreal that I’m involved in that, I’m part of it, I’m on the undercard. I’ve got to pinch myself but I’ve got a job to do at the end of the day, I’m focused, tunnel-vision on me getting the job done.
"Once I’ve had my arm raised that night, maybe I can then enjoy the night and enjoy the main event."
Rea is expecting a close-fought contest between the pair and, like many, has changed his prediction - as he's now backing Brook for victory.
“I’ve been saying Khan but I think I might have had a change of heart recently. It’s a tough one to call and I think it just comes down to who has got what left.
"I think the fact that they are a little bit past it, it might make the fight a bit more entertaining and better to watch, but we’ll see on the night.”
Conor Benn has promised to take revenge on Kell Brook after the damage he did to Amir Khan during the pair's fight on Saturday night which was won by Brook.
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