Showtime Saturday JoJo vs Kell / Gonzalez vs Russell

[Kirkland Laing]

I'm impressed with Russell's non-reaction to winning a belt. He obviously believes he's a special fighter and winning a belt is no big deal compared to his potential.

[beenKOed]

I'm impressed with Russell's non-reaction to winning a belt. He obviously believes he's a special fighter and winning a belt is no big deal compared to his potential.

I think he controls his emotions very well too. Reserved and answering Jim Greys questions with aplomb. Refreshing to see that sincere respect and gratitude he gives to his family.
Having said all that, I hope he lets some of that control slip away and kicks up his heels once in a while.

[Master]

Did Kell win my ceefax is not working?

[Master]

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/vide...calls-out-khan

Brook calls out Khan | Video | Watch TV Show | Sky Sports

[Master]

Kell Brook beats Jo Jo Dan to retain IBF world welterweight title

England's Kell Brook successfully defended his IBF world welterweight title with a fourth-round victory over Romanian-born Jo Jo Dan in Sheffield.
Unbeaten Brook, 28, was fighting for the first time since he was stabbed in the leg while on holiday in Tenerife.

He dominated in his home town, flooring Dan four times before the Romanian failed to come out for the fifth round.

"I didn't think I would walk again, never mind box again. Now I'm here defending my title," said Brook.

"I've come from a council estate, now I'm world champion. I've come from the bottom and I'm at the top."

Dan, 33, had never been stopped in his previous 36 professional fights, but was sent to the canvas twice in the second round and twice more in the fourth before he was pulled out of the fight by his corner.

Brook, who has a perfect record of 34 wins from 34 bouts, was making the first defence of his world title since beating American Shawn Porter on points in California last August.
However, Brook's career looked to be over two weeks later when he was stabbed in the leg with a machete in what he called an "unprovoked attack".

"It was amazing to be able to walk to the ring again and this is where I belong," added Brook. "It was hard to hold it together. I didn't think I would box again, and I can't put into words what it means to defend my title."

Brook now hopes this win leads to an all-British bout with Amir Khan.
"If you're watching Amir Khan, then get in here with me. I know you're delicate around the whiskers," said Brook.

Promoter Eddie Hearn wants Brook to fight Khan at Wembley in June.
"There's a venue available on 13 June," said Hearn. "If Amir Khan is watching, give everyone what they want.

"He doesn't have an opponent and he is talking about fighting boxers lower than Kell. It's the biggest pay-day available and it's for a world title."

BBC Sport - Kell Brook beats Jo Jo Dan to retain IBF world welterweight title

[Beanflicker]

Great win for Russell. Great way to bounce back from your first loss and everyone saying you were overrated.

[walrus]

Showtime in the US aired the Brook fight after Gonzalez, I didn't watch it, I'll need to see it on demand.