I've always rated Brook as the real deal.

ingle fighters are always awkward, fit and tough. Brooke is definitely a worthy member of the illustrious list of Wincobank products.

He is big and strong, difficult to hit, powerful and he is a good counterpuncher with excellent timing and a killer jab. We also know that he has a chin and heart after Carson Jones gave him life and death.

His problem is that it's difficult to look good against him, which is why he sat as number one contender for years before ho got his shot. If he loses his title, he won't get another chance so he needs to take this period in his career very seriously indeed.

Notwithstanding that I was incredulous that someone as limited and, quite frankly, shit as Jo Jo Dan could somehow be mandatory challenger in such a strong division ..... brook did a job on him. I couldn't see Dan fighting for a 'world' title in any other era. Can you imagine what Tommy Hearns, Ray Leonard, Robinson et al would have done to him.

brook's challenge is going to be inside his head as he has been known to shirk training, go AWOL and get into all sorts of trouble outside the ring.