Sheffield boxing superstar Kell Brook drops intriguing comeback hint amid Conor Benn talk
Kell Brook retired from boxing in 2022 but hasn’t ruled out the prospect of a sensational return to the sport
Sheffield boxer Kell Brook says he has considered the idea of making a sensational return to boxing after nearly five years.
Brook, who was born a stone’s throw from his first school in Shirecliffe, is regarded as one of Sheffield’s best modern day boxers.
He fought for the first time at the Don Valley Stadium all the way back in 2004, and enjoyed a terrific 18-year career in the sport which saw him become the British and later world welterweight champion.
Brook won the IBF belt by defeating Shawn Porter in California in 2014. He retained his status as world champion for a further three years by beating Jo Jo Dan, Frankie Gavin and Kevin Bizier. He later challenged for the middleweight title against Gennady Golovkin but was unable to overcome the Soviet Union boxer before also falling to defeat Errol Spence Jr and later Terrence Crawford.
Overall, Special K won 40 of his 43 bouts - while recording an impressive 28 knockouts in the process.
Brook, who trained at the iconic Ingle Gym, has been out of the sport since February 2022. His last fight saw him bow out with an impressive sixth round stoppage against Amir Khan in what proved to be a real grudge match.
Speaking on Fight Your Corner, in partnership with Midnite, Brook admitted he’d never rule out a return to the sport - while he also hinted at a high-profile showdown with Conor Benn - even admitting that he had held talks with the 29-year-old.
Brook said: “There were talks, but I don’t know if he was just keeping his name in the media.”
Benn is scheduled to face Ryan Garcia in his next high-profile showdown.
Tony Bellew, who appeared alongside Brook asked Brook: “If Conor were to lose, would you entertain it?”
Brook responded: “Yeah, I could get up for that.”
Special K also went on to talk about his love for boxing and how he can never fully rule out a comeback.
The 40-year-old added: “You can never, ever, ever say it's done completely.”