Kell's competition 2004-early 2008?

[Fenster]

Carson Jones wasn't the first "good" fighter he faced, he was the first to give Brook a wake up call. Brook badly tired after semi-punching himself out and lost control after his nose was smashed to a bloody pulp, which prevented him from comfortably breathing, hence his attitude and training regime vastly improved, and by all accounts turned into a serious dedicated pro.

As we're playing numbers. Between his first British title shot in 2008 and the first Carson Jones fight in 2011, Brook's 11 opponents combined record was: -

305 wins / 48 losses, 12 losses came from former "world" champion Lovemore N'Dou alone.

The combined record of Errol Spence's last 11 opponents, which covers 2014-to-2017 is: -

246 wins / 36 losses, which includes his last two wins Algieri and Bundu (best opponents).

Brook's opponents win/loss record since Carson Jones 1 reads (last nine bouts): -

268 wins / 20 losses, 9 losses came from Carson Jones alone. Jones was 19-1, 14 KOs in the three years prior to facing Brook, with his only blemish being a disputed split decision (claimed he was robbed).

[Ron Swanson]

Now we have gotten to the proper answers. I appreciate the information. I didn't know this stuff about Kell's behavior years ago.

In Carson 1 , did they say he punched himself out? I watched it yesterday and it didn't seem like he threw enough to punch himself out.(although he did throw more and harder before Carson started to the body)It seemed like when Jones switched to only attacking the body it troubled Kell. And after Kell was clearly protecting the body he was open to the head.

Either way improved dedication/training clearly helped.

[Fenster]

Brook punching himself out is my throw away recollection, not really meant literally, just as I recall the fight.

However, without doubt Carson's pressure and punches were the no.1 instrumental factor in Brook's sag. And as we're all well aware Spence is a terrific body puncher, i'm certain it's a big danger not lost on Kell or his team either.

[Alpha]

I remember Crawford having a troubled past also. It is great to see that these 2 knuckled down and focused on their careers.