KELL BROOK was all smiles on Monday as he began a well-earned holiday after his stunning victory over rival Amir Khan.
The Steel City slugger closed the book on his decade-long feud with his fellow Brit with a sixth-round TKO victory in Manchester last Saturday.
And the former IBF welterweight champ has wasted little time in jetting off for a holiday – flying out to the Canary Islands for some much-needed R&R.
Brook was the picture of happiness as he posed for a snap with MTK Fuertaventura boss Adam Bailey.
The 35-year-old former world champ didn’t look as if he’d gone six hard rounds with his bitter rival as his face showed no signs of damage.
Brook and head coach Dominic Ingle made Fuertaventura their home away from home as they prepared for the long-overdue clash with Khan.
Special K did an eight-weight training camp in the Canaries, which meant he missed Christmas Day with his family and two of his daughters’ birthdays.
Brook had to make do with watching his kids open their presents on Zoom as he prepared for the second-biggest fight of his career.
But the pain of being away from his family was all worth it as he finally closed the book on his rivalry with Khan.
He said: “We’ve all been through it all for weeks and months away from our family to make sure that we’re in the best condition we can be, and that moment (of victory) it’s all worth it when I’m up there.”
Minutes after having his hand raised, Brook said: “I always knew it was going to happen.
“What a feeling. I’m back on top now and I’ve got the bragging rights.
“I always knew from when I was 18 that I was a better fighter than him and tonight the fans got to see a mega fight and I dealt with him.
“I even had to put different gloves on in the ring.
“I was told they weren’t gonna pay me if I didn’t put them on.
“I even had someone knocking on my hotel door at 4am trying to upset my preparation.
“They tried to get into my head all week but I took care of business. I can live at peace with myself. I’m back, baby.”
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