'He'll equal AJ record!' I did get nervous and there was a bit more pressure and there might be for Kell as well, but I don't think his confidence has been affected one iota. He has since won three consecutive fights against second-tier opponents at junior middleweight to regain enough momentum to become a viable candidate for a big-money fight. . I felt so confident, so reassured but then again, the reality is once you get in the ring and get hit, all those positives thoughts are trying to live again. Tough sh*t for some. "I'd like to fight him at 147," Khan told Sky Sports. I lost close decisions to top, top fighters but Kell's was against the same, but two divisions up who was just too big. However, it was Brook's stamina issues that enabled Spence to gain the upper hand. A big-money contest with Amir Khan - who was ringside - could appeal if the parties can end seemingly years of failed negotiations. Look back at what Kell Brook went through when he took on Gennady Golovkin. I then took his tactics and learned to use them myself. The fight between me and Kell Brook is a pay-per-view fight. I never did after that first fight with Cleverly. We made a great night for Sheffield and brought a lot of money into Sheffield. PUBLISHED: 07:01, Tue, Apr 23, 2019 And, when Brook began to struggle, he pounced, savagely jabbing at the eye and clubbing away at the body with follow-ups. Got a Feeling Kell Brooks days are numbered. Brook, who had surgery on a broken right eye socket eight months ago, never fully recovered from his left eye swelling midway through the bout. He could have easily moved up and ducked spence but he didn't. Those losses were a massive motivation. Brook has returned to welterweight to defeat his IBF title against Spence Jr in Sheffield on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Box Office, but what impact did the result itself have. Book the event online here or via your Sky remote. Should Trent play in midfield for England? "He was tired, fatigued but kept firing shots. For now though, they will hope his eye injury leaves him with career options at all. Thurman v Spence is a fight I really want to see. He would last just one more round, though, as referee Howard Foster ended the contest despite Brook rising on a nine count after taking a knee. ©BoxRec : data may be incomplete/inaccurate By Daniel Blackham. "I couldn't see out of the eye, so I had to stop," said Brook, who later went to hospital for treatment. He was the underdog with bookmakers but no-one could say he was not competitive. Brook vs Spence Jr: Will Kell Brook be haunted by the loss to Gennady Golovkin? Kell Brook was stopped by Errol Spence Jr as he lost the IBF world welterweight title in dramatic fashion at Bramall Lane. Second - the eye was not treated between rounds fully. England player ratings: Night to forget for Maguire, Ten years on: Inside the takeover that saved Liverpool, Southgate: Maguire big enough to deal with stick. BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. Kell Brook was gutsy, he gave it his best shot, but sometimes u just hold ur hands up and say the better man won. The circumstances were very different for Brook, who will take lots of positives from his loss to Golovkin, the pound-for-pound hardest puncher in the game who nobody else wanted to fight. I'm sorry for everyone that came out. Brook is just a cocky person who got taught a lesson last night, him an eddie hearn are obsessed with amir khan. The question will be answered on the night, because Kell probably goes into this fight as possibly a slight favourite, but in his mind there will be a bit of extra pressure on him. There were boos of disappointment from the 27,000 in attendance at the home of Sheffield United but Brook, wearing shorts sporting the colours of the club he supports, looked accepting of his situation. Maybe next summer we could be back.". For me, it was increased motivation. Boxing is about levels, and as much as i wanted Brook to win; Spence is a level above. Kell Brook suffered a punishing defeat at the hands of Gennady Golovkin, but will 'The Special One' be haunted by the loss of his unbeaten record? Yesterday was just a great matchup between the US's most talented prospect and arguably britains most talented fighter P4P, Relive Spence's win over Brook as it happened, Groves becomes world champion at fourth attempt. ‘ Brook, who once held the IBF title after defeating Shawn Porter, recently spoke to Sky Sports about the fight. Boxing isn't going to be banned. We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey. His infight skills are weak and few. I lost on an injury then by disqualification so, in my mind, I never lost to the better man. Kell Brook surrendered his IBF welterweight title to Errol Spence Jr. after the American produced an impressive performance on Saturday to claim his first world title. I really believe that fight next summer would make sense. World Boxing Organisation World Welter Title, vacant World Boxing Organisation Inter-Continental Super Welter Title, vacant World Boxing Council Silver Super Welter Title, International Boxing Federation World Welter Title, International Boxing Federation World Middle Title, International Boxing Organization World Middle Title, International Boxing Federation International Welter Title, World Boxing Association Inter-Continental Welter Title, vacant World Boxing Association Inter-Continental Welter Title, World Boxing Organisation Inter-Continental Welter Title. scheduled bouts subject to change & commission approval. But promoter Eddie Hearn believes his fighter may have broken his eye socket, the same injury he suffered against Gennady Golovkin eight months ago. Find out more about cookies Dominic Ingle has warned Erroll Spence Jr not to overlook his man when they meet on Saturday. - Australia's boxing star? The presence of major US TV network Showtime illustrates the belief his country has in him. But I'm not too sure how Kell will approach that one. This performance by Spence was very impressive. He had spoken of being "stubborn" in not giving up his title at 147lbs but that honour is now gone. Seems to be sustaining too much punishment. If he comes back at this level he'll just do further damage. "I will fight anyone, what the fans want, where the money is. Like blood sucking leeches lol. Dom and the rest of the Ingles have always had the same style and it works for Kell, so I can't see any negatives at all. It was a great fight and I really hope Kell recovers. A person who has no time for boxing, but yet comes on a boxing forum to shove an 'opinion' down people's throats. When Spence put his rival down in the 10th, Brook's quick leap to his feet intimated he was suffering more with the chaos of injury than through the power of punches coming his way. Read about our approach to external linking. I knew I had lost because I went toe to toe with him, but I had to forget about the loss and think about what it takes to win. When I lost to Roberto Duran, he got the decision - a very close decision - and it was psychologically and mentally devastating. If you love the sport and are in for the long haul - like Kell is - a loss does you good. Kell Brook suffered a punishing defeat at the hands of Gennady Golovkin, but will 'The Special One' be haunted by the loss of his unbeaten record? Errol Spence might just be a bit special. I'd never felt so fit, so strong, so up for a fight. What is the point of him coming back at a lower level? I like Kell Brook as a person. The Sheffield fighter was put down in the 10th when Spence ruthlessly went to work on the eye but, roared on by home support, rallied bravely. Poor corner work. "I'm gutted, devastated that in front of my own fans I've lost my belt. Boxing is about levels, and as much as i wanted Brook to win; Spence is a level above. I did move trainer to Billy Graham but I needed to do that anyway, I just needed to adjust my style and add to my game. I hope everyone has had a good night. A move up a division is surely therefore more likely, and some in Brook's camp would be relieved to see an end to the days of big weight cuts. Only Kell will know when that happens. As he returned to welterweight following that middleweight defeat by Golovkin, Brook looked solid throughout. His options are plentiful, while Brook's could hinge on the success of another stint on the operating table. Two heavy defeats on the trot and two bad injuries. For WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford, he appears to be inching closer to a live date with former champion Kell Brook. I did everything smack-on in the preparations. When that bell rang, my heart rang too. After that fight, I won other fights that I might have lost because of the lessons of that night. It takes some fighters a long time to come back from losing but it depends on the circumstances. My two best performances were both after defeats; the Lucien Bute fight after Andre Ward and the Arthur Abraham fight after that Mikkel Kessler one. I got hurt when I got put down, I'm a warrior and when you can't see, there's nothing you can do. In the good but not great category. "It depends on Kell's eye, and also the dates - there are a lot of pay-per-view fights on. Book the event online here or via your Sky remote. Last updated on 28 May 201728 May 2017.From the section Boxingcomments86. Spence, meanwhile, had already begun celebrating during the count, sensing his rival could not continue. Boxing He has been poorly managed.". The "iron" that is used to take down swelling was hardly used, as the eye got gradually worse. The likes of Sugar Ray Leonard have called him the "real deal" and, with this win, the platitudes will flow further. ", BBC Radio 5 live's boxing correspondent Mike Costello. Even when Brook went down it was only because he physically couldn't see out of his eye. The goal is to unify and become undisputed welterweight champion of the world.". I don't know. Aw, poor lilywhite. "I give Kell all the credit, and the hardcore fans here," said Spence Jr. "A true champion goes anywhere to fight. Three rapid-fire blows in the fifth backed the younger fighter to the ropes but slick footwork and a cool head saw Spence repeatedly match the champion even at points where he looked vulnerable. My first loss was early on, when I was inexperienced. Brook has never the credit he deserves, a true boxer puncher who came up against a brilliant opponent! Many commentators believed that, in losing more than a stone to make the 10st 7lbs limit, the 31-year-old would run out of steam against a much-hyped opponent.
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