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I proved I'd smash Khan - Brook

Matthew Hatton said Kell Brook broke his nose in the first round © PA Photos

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Kell Brook, who dismantled Matthew Hatton on Saturday, feels that "no-one can touch him" at domestic level - and so is demanding a clash with former world champion Amir Khan later this year.

Brook is expected to fight for a world title in his next contest, having once again proved his class with a one-sided points victory over former European welterweight champion Hatton. It was a commanding performance from the Sheffield pugilist in front of an expectant home crowd.

"No-one can touch me domestically now - I've proved I'm ready for a world title push," said Brook to boxingscene.com. "Winning a big fight in front of 10,000 in my hometown is just a dream come true. I was nervous before but I'm only human, all those fans were in there were watching me and that's pressure I've never had.

"I said before that I thrive on it and I grew as I walked to the ring and absorbed those nerves and just soaked it all up - it was beautiful, and I know that Eddie [Hearn, his promoter] is going to deliver me big fights and that will become the norm.

"I want Khan now. He thought Matthew was the better fighter and I proved him wrong, and I would smash Amir.

"I thought I was in control for the whole fight and I never really got out of first gear. Matthew is incredibly brave though and a gallant performer, I knew he was a tough guy going into this fight and he's proved he's got great heart and so much grit."

Meanwhile, Hatton - who has fought for a world title at light-middleweight against Mexican sensation Saul Alvarez - is in no doubt that Brook has what it takes to be the next big thing to come out of Britain.

"Kell broke my nose in the first round," said Hatton. "He was magnificent - he was the better fighter and there's no disgrace losing to him. He is a world-class boxer and I am sure that he'll go on to fight for world titles."

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