Kell Brook vs. Diego Chaves in Sheffield on October 24th

[Fenster]

The point is - the big names wont come over here for Brook because they're all currently on 7-figure purses for "doddles" in the States.

Brook's only realistic current big fight is Khan.

[Gandalf]

The point is - the big names wont come over here for Brook because they're all currently on 7-figure purses for "doddles" in the States.

Brook's only realistic current big fight is Khan.

So why on earth does Brook not just get over to America and fight some names? Go for the money, the glory, and come back home when all is conquered. Name fighters are simply not going to want to come to the UK. The UK has bad weather, early stoppages, and infamous fights like Khan/Barrera. Fighters only get tempted when their careers are slipping (Toney) or they think the British fighter is shot (Calzaghe/Lacy). Might as well just get out there to the states and beat them all up.

[Lineal]

I thought Alexander had lined up a fight with Chaves?

Not the top shelf sort of opponent for Brook but a solid opponent none the less.

[palmerq]

I think it is a bit of a risky fight for Brook, chaves is fairly good but not really that famous and only has 1 win out of his last 4, I don't think he'd win but I think theres a good chance he could make Brook look bad especially if he uses his dirty tactics :S.

[IamInuit]

Not sure where all of this Chaves fights dirty comes from. He just fought two of the dirtiest fighters in the sport and merely got in the gutter with them. The guys got a set and he may not be a world beater but I wish some of these other posers would step up like he has and fight anybody anywhere. Brook has got the toughest fight out of the lot that occupy the top of the food chain. He best be on his A-GAME because Chaves is a real legit gate-keeper

[Fenster]

The point is - the big names wont come over here for Brook because they're all currently on 7-figure purses for "doddles" in the States.

Brook's only realistic current big fight is Khan.

So why on earth does Brook not just get over to America and fight some names? Go for the money, the glory, and come back home when all is conquered. Name fighters are simply not going to want to come to the UK. The UK has bad weather, early stoppages, and infamous fights like Khan/Barrera. Fighters only get tempted when their careers are slipping (Toney) or they think the British fighter is shot (Calzaghe/Lacy). Might as well just get out there to the states and beat them all up.

Funk that! Contrary to what many fans like you believe boxing is not an American sport. The onus should be on the challenger to travel not the champion. Barring Floyd/Pac every other welter should be expected to come to the UK. Brook is not just the IBF champion but he's top rated by every reputable publication.

Big names can earn the money in this country with Brook. However, why would you fight Brook for a million quid when you can earn a million quid fighting a much lesser foe?

[Master]

Brook fighting someone who has just lost to Rios and Bradley?

[Fenster]

Chaves loss to Rios shouldn't really count. He was winning when he got chucked out. Bit harsh too, Rios and Garcia did a number on the ref with the constant bitching

[Sleepwalker]

People just need to be more patient. Everyone knows that the "Fight Floyd Sweepstakes" had put a lot of these potential fights at a standstill. When Floyd retires and the smoke clears, they'll start to fight one another more frequently...

[Dark Lord Al]

Brook fighting someone who has just lost to Rios and Bradley?

He drew with Bradley , he didn't lose.

[Master]

Brook fighting someone who has just lost to Rios and Bradley?

He drew with Bradley , he didn't lose.

I think most observers thought he did lose.

[Dark Lord Al]

Brook fighting someone who has just lost to Rios and Bradley?

He drew with Bradley , he didn't lose.

I think most observers thought he did lose.

Most observers but not the judges , you don't lose rating points from the opinion of fans.