Kell Brook v Errol Spence Jr - 27/5/17 Sheffield UK

[mikeeod]

Brook looked solid at middleweight, can't imagine him melting enough weight off to see 147 again. If he is able to make welter, can't see him being effective (like Roy when he fought at 175 again, or Oscar at 147 vs Pac, or Chris Byrd back down at 175...etc.). Spence is the wrong guy to come in less than 100% for, he's just so damn fast and can PUNCH!!!

Props to Kell for even entertaining the fight, though. Brass balls for sure. I would like to see Kell vs. Charlo bros and Canelo at 154. Think those are his best options and he will fight best at that weight.

[Spicoli]

Other than being his mandatory have no idea how close it may be. Really hope Brook doesn't vacate as it's a helluva match up for the sport. And secondly it means Spence would possibly fight Berto and as a result be charged with attempted homicide . Brook would do well to take a step back fight at 147 if that's his route because a Golovkin beat down tends to live on a guy for a while. You do not erase that in the span of a fight. Spence has yet to face a top tier talent but in all honestly I'm beginning to attribute that to him and the sheer tenacious skills he's exhibited more than not looking for them. The way he varies the steam on combinations is simply awesome.

[mikeeod]

Other than being his mandatory have no idea how close it may be. Really hope Brook doesn't vacate as it's a helluva match up for the sport. And secondly it means Spence would possibly fight Berto and as a result be charged with attempted homicide . Brook would do well to take a step back fight at 147 if that's his route because a Golovkin beat down tends to live on a guy for a while. You do not erase that in the span of a fight. Spence has yet to face a top tier talent but in all honestly I'm beginning to attribute that to him and the sheer tenacious skills he's exhibited more than not looking for them. The way he varies the steam on combinations is simply awesome.

Great point on varying the power in combinations. Haven't seen anyone other than Roy Jones do that as effectively. Maybe Loma, but not many are able to, it's a special gift.

[Paul Kevin]

Eddie Hearn says Kell Brook is most likely to defend IBF title against Errol Spence Jr and has admitted doubts about whether Amir Khan wants a British battle this year.

[Master]

Eddie Hearn says Kell Brook is most likely to defend IBF title against Errol Spence Jr and has admitted doubts about whether Amir Khan wants a British battle this year.

Yes we know this, tell us something new.

This is more of a case where the promoter is trying to take the easy route and vacate to safe his asset than boxer trying to avoid the fight.

[Alpha]

The fight will probably go to purse bid. Does Haymon dig deep into his pockets? Or does Spence travel?

[powerpuncher]

I will only buy the excuse that a fight isn't big enough if the fighter fights only the absolute best competition every fight.

Spence is literally the best welterweight he could fight. If not Spence, then who would be the better option at welter? The answer is there is no better option.

[Paul Kevin]

Lets see what happen

[Fenster]

Is Brook-Spence really a stadium fight (30,000 tickets)? Spence is a hardcore/nerds favourite but a nobody to the casual fan (who are the majority ticket buyers). Also it'll be happening bang on the back of Haye-Bellew/AJ-Wlad (over 100,000 tickets gone plus back-to-back PPVs).

Regardless, it'll be terrific if it does come off. Brook deserves massive credit, even though he won't get any. Spence is the next best thing before the fight, an overhyped, overrated, untested nobody after it.

[mrbig1]

I think we all saw how important heart is in boxing. Both fighters fought like champions.