Kell Brook has provided a candid apology to his followers and family members after a controversial video put him in tabloid crosshairs.
On Thursday, the retired British welterweight from Sheffield, England, took to social media to handle a latest clip that confirmed him snorting a white substance, presumably one thing like cocaine, at what seemed to be a celebration hosted at his residence.
The video was revealed by The Solar, a British tabloid, sparking fast controversy, with many deriding the publication for its resolution to publicize a non-public act.
Brook admitted his life after boxing has not been straightforward.
“I tousled, I maintain my fingers up & wish to apologise to my household, gymnasium, pals & followers,” Brook wrote on Twitter. “It’s no secret that I wrestle with psychological well being & I’m discovering retirement actually onerous. I’m actively looking for the assistance I have to get me on the proper path. Once more i apologise for the harm I’ve brought on.”
Within the video, Brook is proven snorting a powdery white substance over a espresso desk with a rolled-up piece of paper. After getting up, Brook appears on the digital camera and says “good” whereas shadow boxing.
Brook retired shortly after his final combat, a sixth-round beatdown of his bitter nemesis Amir Khan at Manchester Enviornment in Manchester final February. Khan additionally introduced his retirement after that combat.
On social media, many customers expressed assist for Brook, whereas suggesting that the fighter would possibly wish to be extra cautious of the corporate he retains.
Lately, Ben Shalom, the top of Boxxer, the promoter that presided over Khan-Brook, knowledgeable Sky Sports activities that Brook was “determined” to combat the winner of the middleweight bout between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr., which the previous gained by fourth-round knockout. Smith and Eubank could possibly be headed for an instantaneous rematch later this yr, if Eubank decides to activate his rematch clause.
Brook ended his profession with a document of 40 wins in opposition to three losses. He turned the IBF welterweight champion when he defeated Shawn Porter in 2014.