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.

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.

Brook has been a pro for 10 years!

This is his first sniff of a world title challenge. Why?

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Brook has been a pro for 10 years!

This is his first sniff of a world title challenge. Why?

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Good question. There is a real split on this fight, maybe he didn't think he was ready, maybe his advisors didn't think he was ready.
A lack of confidence doesn't necessarily mean he doesn't have the goods. He is sounding and acting confident now, so good luck to them both.
Fight night will clear things up.

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Brook has been a pro for 10 years!

This is his first sniff of a world title challenge. Why?

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It's the Herol Graham factor , Brook is awkward and fast , a guy difficult to look good against.

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Brook has been a pro for 10 years!

This is his first sniff of a world title challenge. Why?

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It's the Herol Graham factor , Brook is awkward and fast , a guy difficult to look good against.

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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.

The English shall get their ass kicked again

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

I got porter in this by stoppage. Anyone know who else is on the card?

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I got porter in this by stoppage. Anyone know who else is on the card?

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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)

Sky has been on free all today so I hope it will be free for the fight.

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Brook has been a pro for 10 years!

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It's the Herol Graham factor , Brook is awkward and fast , a guy difficult to look good against.

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^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?!

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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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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I am new at this. :)

What time will this fight actually start uk time? Is it 3am?

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What time will this fight actually start uk time? Is it 3am?

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Khan is in the studio

Probably will start at 3

Both are huge Welters and both looked in great shape. I think Porter struggled to make weight whereas Brook had no problem. He looks well prepared and focused. I think hell do it. Not completely sold on Porter yet. Looking forward to this.

Omar Figueroa does look a little fat in the face here. Should be a solid scrap.

Stadium is half empty and it looks very hot.

Entertaining 1st round

Figueroa never in a bad fight. They've got him moving his head more tonight but he's still taking plenty.

JMM's acne has cleared up nicely.

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JMM's acne has cleared up nicely.

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Do you think he wants the winner of porter brooks?

Good fight.

Champion will stop him soon.

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JMM's acne has cleared up nicely.

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Do you think he wants the winner of porter brooks?

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I think he said he did. Unlikely though.

Sharp likable kid Leo Santa Cruz. Glad he is getting a big spot on card. Little early to hear Keith Thurman referred to as "elite" Al.

Why do they always keep the camera on people long after it's become uncomfortable for them to keep mugging for it? Anybody know?

Kell will be on after the Direll fight so it probably will be 4 am start.

Wow, challenger has damaged the champ.

Looks like someone took a hatchet to Omar's forehead. Wow.

That is some gash

Fig turned that fight around like Hagler v Hearns

Now that's how you finish, reminded me of Toney blasting Littles next round after nasty gash

So long as they keep him away from movers like Vazquez he'll have a decent career. A great way to come back after getting that axe wound. He'll be out for a while with that which will make him a top candidate for Floyd's Cinco undercard next year.

Is it just me or is Bika starting to develop a Valuev brow?

This fight is going to be ugly

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Now that's how you finish, reminded me of Toney blasting Littles next round after nasty gash

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Great finish!

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So long as they keep him away from movers like Vazquez he'll have a decent career. A great way to come back after getting that axe wound. He'll be out for a while with that which will make him a top candidate for Floyd's Cinco undercard next year.

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Think he has Linares as a mandatory now but sounds determined to go up to 140. That's a shame because that would be a quality battle not for the squeamish.

Bika vs Dirrell already making Rios v Chaves look like a masterpiece ;D

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So long as they keep him away from movers like Vazquez he'll have a decent career. A great way to come back after getting that axe wound. He'll be out for a while with that which will make him a top candidate for Floyd's Cinco undercard next year.

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Think he has Linares as a mandatory now but sounds determined to go up to 140. That's a shame because that would be a quality battle not for the squeamish.

Bika vs Dirrell already making Rios v Chaves look like a masterpiece ;D

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Someone will get disqualified