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Charlie Wilson

Amir Khan vs Kell Brook predictions as Khabib Nurmagomedov disagrees with Jamie Carragher

We're now just moments away from the fight that UK boxing fans have been waiting for.

Amir Khan and Kell Brook will finally put their rivalry to the test, step into the ring at the Manchester Arena at around 10:30pm.

It's a fight that could be the last of both of their respective careers and one that the two fighters wish had happened sooner.

There's been high demand with tickets sales selling out in just minutes - and over a million viewers are expected to buy the pay per view event on Saturday night.

Both Khan and Brook have suffered devastating losses in recent years, most notably both being on the end of heavy blows from Terence Crawford.

Here are a few predictions from fighters and analysts ahead of the fight.

Tyson Fury

"People keep asking me my opinion on who wins the fight. I know both fighters and wish them well. Both have had great careers and I am glad it is finally happening and the fans get to see it.

"Especially as many British showdowns don't come off. Congratulations to both men for getting it on and may the best man win."

Khabib Nurmagomedov

"I'm gonna watch. I love boxing, all big fights I watch live. I know [Amir] has a tough opponent, I don't think Amir Khan right now is in his primetime.

"My opinion is it's going to be a close fight, a very close fight. [Amir] can beat him, but I think it's going to be close."

Conor Benn

"It really is a 50/50 fight. It's been building for as long as I can remember.

"I started off thinking Kell Brook was going to win, but now I'm thinking Khan will win by a late stoppage.

"It's the same 50/50 fight it was 10 years ago in that Khan has the speed and high work rate, whereas Brook will rely on his timing and accuracy to catch Khan - it's the same narrative as it was 10 years ago.

"I would have favoured Brook five years ago because of his accuracy, but I think Khan could out work him and stop him with a body shot."

Jamie Carragher

"He's my big mate, so I've got to go for Kell Brook."

Micah Richards

"Khan's quick, but Kell Brook's got the spirit, I think I'm just going to go Kell Brook."

Graeme Souness

"I think Khan in terms of technique is fantastic, but Kell Brook is a warrior - I think it's a really hard call.

"I think they're both a little past their best, it would have been a great fight seven or eight years ago.

"I worry that Kell has been in a couple of really hard bouts - but the dislike for one another makes it a great fight."

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