Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook

[ross]

Brook has been a pro for 10 years!

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

[beenKOed]

Brook has been a pro for 10 years!

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

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.

[Dark Lord Al]

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.

[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.

[walrus]

The English shall get their ass kicked again

[IamInuit]

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.

[armin]

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

[IamInuit]

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)

[Vendettos]

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?!

[Beanz]

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

[Master]

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

I am new at this.

[Silkeyjoe]

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.

[Spicoli]

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