KELL BROOK channelled years of frustration into one of the most polished performances of his career as he stopped bitter rival Amir Khan inside six rounds in Manchester on Saturday night.

Brook has courted a showdown against an opponent he has come to despise for several years only to be constantly rebuffed, but after being given an opportunity here, he grasped it with both hands in this 149lb catchweight bout.

“This fight has been a long time coming for me and I’m so happy I won’t get pestered by people saying ‘when are you going to fight Amir Khan?’ I’ve always known that was going to happen,” said a delighted Brook afterwards.