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- Updated: January 6, 2017
Shawn Porter has backed his former conqueror Kell Brook to prevail in a potential clash against Amir Khan, who has a “questionable chin” according to the American.
Brook became IBF welterweight champion two-and-a-half years ago by ending Porter’s unbeaten record in California, and now promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed “positive” talks to pair him against Khan.
“At this point with Amir, depending upon who he’s in the ring with, he needs to be damn-near perfect for 12 rounds and that’s really hard to do,” Porter exclusively told Sky Sports.
“That means not getting hit at all. If he does get hit, he needs to be defensive. His chin is questionable now, and it’s not just …