Over the weekend, a video emerged that appeared to indicate former IBF welterweight champ Kell Brook snorting some white powder after which being visibly affected by the substance folks in all places immediately have been led to consider was cocaine. The video was quickly shot down as nothing greater than a “joke” by Brook’s supervisor, who spoke with UK tabloid The Solar. But now it appears the video is actually legit, with Brook being moved to take to social media to supply an apology and to additionally promise his followers and supporters how he’ll “search assist.”
Brook, who we heard was severely fascinated by returning to the ring this 12 months, this simply months after retiring from the ring after scoring his massive grudge-match victory over Amir Khan, is one other professional boxer who’s battling psychological well being issues.
I tousled,I maintain my palms up & need to apologise to my household health club buddies & followers
It’s no secret that I wrestle with psychological well being & I’m discovering retirement actually laborious. I’m actively looking for the assistance I have to get me on the correct path. Once more i apologise for the harm I’ve triggered
— Kell Brook (@SpecialKBrook) February 2, 2023
“I tousled, I maintain my palms up & need to apologise to my household, health club buddies & followers,” Brook wrote. “It’s no secret that I wrestle with psychological well being & I’m discovering retirement actually laborious. I’m actively looking for the assistance I have to get me on the correct path. Once more, I apologise for the harm I’ve triggered.”
The video was filmed at Brook’s home, this whereas the previous champ hosted some sort of social gathering, his spouse and children away on the time. Who filmed Brook and why, and why this particular person thought it might be a enjoyable thought to add it isn’t identified. Disgrace on this individual, whoever she or he is.
Brook is after all removed from the primary big-name fighter to search out retirement a darkish and lonely place. Some fighters merely have no idea what to do after they hold up the gloves, this being the explanation so many comebacks are launched. It appears Brook, who all of us hope will get the assistance he wants (and likewise distances himself from the sort of “buddies” who gave him the white powder, no matter it was, and selected to video him while snorting it) won’t now be returning to the ring.
Let’s hope Brook can discover peace in his retirement.