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BREAKING NEWS: Boxer Kell Brook apologizes and promises he’ll ‘seek help’ after video showed him inhaling white powder at his Sheffield home, saying he ‘put his hands up’ after the manager initially claimed it was ‘a joke’
Kell Brook took to social media to apologize for a video showing him inhaling white powder at his Sheffield home.
In images shared by SunThe former world champion is filmed using a roll-up to inhale the powder onto a glass table at what is believed to be his family’s home in Sheffield.
After getting up from the dust, which is scattered on the table, he tells the camera “nice” before applying shadows on the film.
On Friday, his manager, Terry Thompson, insisted the video was a hoax.
Brook, who retired after his victory over rival Amir Khan almost a year ago, apologized for the video, revealing that he is “looking for help to get on the right track.”
Former professional boxer Kell Brook was shown on video inhaling white powder
The retired boxer wrote: “I was wrong, I put my hands up and want to apologize to my friends and family gym fans.”
“It’s no secret that I struggle with mental health and find it very difficult to retire. I am actively seeking the help I need to get me on the right track. Once again, I apologize for the damage I have caused.
The act apparently took place in front of a framed portrait of the 36-year-old who won his third world title in 2014.
His wife Lindsey and the couple’s three children are believed to have been away while ‘Special K’, according to the Sun, ‘had a bit of a meeting’.
Brook was accused of using cocaine in the past by rival Amir Khan, who tweeted the claim in 2012.
Despite retiring after his fight with Khan, he recently suggested that he might get back in the ring.
sky sports It was reported last month that Brook wanted to face Liam Smith after his win over Chris Eubank Jr.
Brook retired from the ring after his win over Amir Khan, though he recently suggested he might return.
Brook admitted that he is “finding retirement difficult” and is actively seeking help
Brooks’ manager Thompson, after the video went viral, said: “This is something that has gotten out of hand.”
‘They were at home, they were laughing. They were joking about things. He told them, “Film me while I’m laughing.”
Thompson also denied that the white powder was cocaine.