Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook
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Kell Brook insists he will not pass up the chance to 'show the world who's best' when he takes on Shawn Porter for his IBF welterweight crown this weekend.
British fighter Brook and his American opponent Porter both weighed-in inside the 147-pound limit ahead of their clash at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.
Brook tipped the scales at 146.5lb while defending champion Porter sneaked under the limit at 146.75lb after disrobing completely.
Brook ready to fulfil dream
‘The Special One’ bids to extend his unbeaten record to 33 fights against the Porter in the early hours of Sunday morning, live on Sky Sports.
And should his prediction of success come to fruition, the 28-year-old from Sheffield is targeting an all-British title showdown against Amir Khan.
"I'm really excited now," he said. "I've come over here and I can already feel the buzz in the air. I've done the hard training and it's time for me to get in the ring and show the world that I am the best.
"I think at times it will end up in a dog fight in there but I am a more polished boxer and I'm ready to do dog-fight... I'm ready to do anything to get the win."
Polished
And Brook is confident a clash with Khan would rival the George Groves-Carl Froch double-header, should he put the first blemish on Porter's record this weekend.
"I'm sure it could happen and it will be every bit as big as Froch-Groves at Wembley," he said.
"I've done the hard training and it's time for me to get in the ring and show the world that I am the best."
Kell Brook
"Victory this weekend gives me a world title which will open the doors at the elite level of the sport... something I have always wanted."
But Porter, who is unbeaten in 25 contests, believes any dream of another packed out arena for the British duo must remain just that.
The man called Showtime, who has been marked up as a long odds-on favourite by the local bookies, said: "I don't do predictions, but I am very confident at the end of the weekend that I will still be the champion.
"I will be very aggressive and fast too. I will box him on the outside and on the inside and will come out on top."
Despite Porter's undoubted confidence over the outcome, Brook's trainer Dominic Ingle claims his man has nothing to fear from his American rival.
Elite
Porter is already being touted for potential showdowns with Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, but Ingle insists he has a long way to go before putting himself in their elite class.
"I am very confident come the end of the weekend that I will still be the champion."
Shawn Porter
"He is similar to Kell really, he's never fought anybody that I would consider a big name," he said. "And he's certainly no Mayweather or Pacquiao.
"Devon Alexander and Paulie Malignaggi (both beaten by Porter) have had their day and before those fights he didn't look remarkable.
"People can say the same about Kell, though, he's never fought anybody and he's looked a little ragged at times. So to me it's a 50-50 fight. In England, Kell would win the fight 100 per cent.
"We're up against it in California, but he is 28 years old and he has to take his chances when they come. It's maybe 60-40 for Shawn because it's in America, but it's not a fight I see Kell Brook losing."
Watch Kell Brook take on Shawn Porter, one of three world titles you can see live. Coverage begins at 2am on Sky Sports 1 on August 17.
Re: Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook
I expect Brook to Ko Porter, his best win was smashing up a guy that had taken a beating in
a lot of fights Pauli , never rated Devon, Porter is a hooker wide open to straight punches,
Brooks jab will control him and brake him up, and then stop him.
Re: Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook
Brook has been a pro for 10 years!
This is his first sniff of a world title challenge. Why?
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ross
Brook has been a pro for 10 years!
This is his first sniff of a world title challenge. Why?
It's the Herol Graham factor , Brook is awkward and fast , a guy difficult to look good against.
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Dark Lord Al
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Originally Posted by
ross
Brook has been a pro for 10 years!
This is his first sniff of a world title challenge. Why?
It's the Herol Graham factor , Brook is awkward and fast , a guy difficult to look good against.
I havent followed his career but surely he has been a mandatory for someone before now? Ten years is a long time!
I have to say one of the only fights of his I bothered to watch live was against Hattons last opponent. He got rocked quite bad in the last round. Ok he stopped him soon after but. Get the impression that the opponent isnt a puncher.
Having seen a few clips Brook seems to have a nice purposeful jab and decent power but not much in the way of variety or movement. Porter also seems limited so it may just be a good fight with two evenly matched fighters.
Re: Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook
The English shall get their ass kicked again
Re: Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook
There is something different about Brook and I've been one of his worst critics. In all but one picture I have seen he has a look. Its like he's really in the zone, determined and focused. Almost and empty look like a contract killer might have. Nothing put on about it.
Conversely Porter has that magic mushroom perma smile in cruise control thing going on.
Not that it means anything but Brook looks pretty cut. http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps0d26c08f.jpg
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I got porter in this by stoppage. Anyone know who else is on the card?
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armin
I got porter in this by stoppage. Anyone know who else is on the card?
Sakio Bika vs. Anthony Dirrell (WBC super middleweight title)
Omar Figueroa vs. Daniel Estrada (WBC lightweight title)
Deontay Wilder vs. Gavern (heavyweight)
Jorge Linares vs. TBA (lightweight)
Luke Campbell vs. TBA (lightweight)
Callum Smith vs. TBA (super middleweight)
Re: Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook
Sky has been on free all today so I hope it will be free for the fight.
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Originally Posted by
Dark Lord Al
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Originally Posted by
ross
Brook has been a pro for 10 years!
This is his first sniff of a world title challenge. Why?
It's the Herol Graham factor , Brook is awkward and fast , a guy difficult to look good against.
^That
....and also, why rush? He's at his best right now, so the best time to go for it is surely when you are at your best?!
Re: Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook
Is this stickied ? and if not then why not @Master. Where are the pictures and videos, start times and the SATURDAY NIGHT CHAT THREAD emblazoned across the title? Drop the batton and the British team just saunter past :p
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Greenbeanz
Is this stickied ? and if not then why not @
Master. Where are the pictures and videos, start times and the SATURDAY NIGHT CHAT THREAD emblazoned across the title? Drop the batton and the British team just saunter past :p
I am new at this. :)
