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Kell Brook and Carson Jones clashed on the scales at the official weigh in for their IBF Welterweight title eliminator in Sheffield tomorrow night (July 7).
Their fight tops the bill in the bumper Betfair ‘Edge of Glory’ card at the Motorpoint Arena live on Sky Sports 1HD from 8pm. Sparks flew again when they went head-to-head after they both made the weight, with Brook reiterating his KO promise in front of his home fans.
“Every time we meet I dislike him more and I can’t wait to knock him out tomorrow,” said Brook. “He thinks he’s going to do the same to me so it promises to be an explosive night – and it will end with another win for me.”
Jones took to the scales first and weighed in at 10st 6lb 6oz with the hometown star four ounces heavier than the confident American.
“I feel great and I know I’ve got under his skin so let’s see what he’s got tomorrow,” said Jones. “I’m ranked higher than him for a reason and everyone will see that in the ring.”
Boxer Weights:
English welterweight title
Lee Purdy (11st 6lb 6oz) vs Chris Johnson (10st 6lb 1oz)
European and British lightweight title
Gavin Rees (9st 8lb 13oz) vs Derry Mathews (9st 9lb)
IBF International title and official IBF World welterweight title eliminator
Kell Brook (10st 6lb 10oz) vs Carson Jones (10st 6lb 6oz)
European middleweight title
Kerry Hope (11st 5lb 6oz) vs. Greg Proksa (11st 5lb 6oz)
Vacant Midlands Area middleweight title
Ryan Aston (11st 5lb 6oz) vs Curtis Valentine (11st 5lb 12oz)
Rocky Fielding (12st 8lb) vs Ferenc Hafner (11st 9lb 6oz)
Ryan Roberts (9st 1lb) vs Dai Davies (8st 13lb 15oz)
Tickets for Kell Brook vs. Carson Jones are on sale now priced £30, £40, £60, and £100 from the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield box office on 0114 256 5656 and at www.motorpointarenasheffield.com
