Heading into Saturday's fight against Kell Brook, the only knock on Terence Crawford was that he hadn't faced the upper crust of the welterweight division. I was bang on the limit. Brook in an interview with ESPN, claimed that he suffered a long bout of depression following his IBF title loss to Errol Spence, so much so he considered walking away from Boxing. In both of those losses, Brook suffered fractured orbital bones. Trilogy fights ahead for Estrada, 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez? To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. On September 10, 2016 Brook lost by technical knockout (TKO) to Gennady Golovkin. The Briton won Shawn Porter. After his 37th career win, Crawford said: "I was trying to gauge the distance. BRITISH boxer Kell Brook admitted 'nobody has ever done that to me' after he was KO'd by Terence Crawford. It was Brook's first fight at welterweight since 2017 and ultimately he came up short. Errol Spence defeated Kell Brook in the 11th round to claim the IBF world welterweight title. In May 2017, Brook was ranked as the world's best active welterweight by The Ring magazine. There were no excuses to be put on the table. But it was Brook's last stand. Richard Sellers/PA Images/Getty Images How Jamel Herring is using childhood challenges as source of inspiration, Oscar De La Hoya needs to promote his rising stars, not steal their thunder. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Brook had two defeats coming in, both stoppages, in competitive fights against Errol Spence and Gennady Golovkin. He held the IBF welterweight title from 2014 to 2017, and has challenged once for the unified WBC, IBF, and IBO middleweight titles in 2016 and has challenged for the WBO welterweight title in 2020. brook reveals psychological impact of defeats Since losing to Spence in May 2017, Brook has taken nearly a year out of the sport as he recovers from that setback. After his latest defeat against ‘Bud’, Kell Brook has accepted the loss and has also hinted at retirement. "He made the weight. Teofimo Lopez-Top Rank relationship at risk; can it get fixed? Brook raised eyebrows in 2016 when he stepped up to middleweight to face Gennady Golovkin before moving back down to welterweight a year after to fight Errol Spence Jr. 5. As of August 2020, he is ranked as the world’s third best active light-middleweight by Bo… It was the third defeat of Brook's career after previous stoppages against Errol Spence and Gennady Golovkin. Kell Brook (Born 3rd May 1986) is an active professional boxer from United Kingdom with a record of 39 Wins, 3 Losses, 0 Draws How Terence Crawford and Kell Brook compare with just two losses in 77 fights combined as American eyes P4P stardom. Brook, 34, had been on top on two of the judges scorecards when pound-for-pound king Crawford unleashed a fight-ending barrage of blows in the fourth round. A trilogy for Estrada and a tough test for Ortiz, Fury, Joshua sign two-fight deal to unify titles, Real or not: Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury will crown a new heavyweight icon, Marvelous Marvin Hagler won boxing's greatest prize -- by walking away, The boxing world reacts to the death of Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Brook stayed on one knee as he was being counted out, and trainer Dominic Ingle was already waving for the fight to be stopped. Porter’s world title was now the property of Kell Brook and his undefeated record gone. The Sheffield star had not looked the same fighter since his back-to-back losses to Spence and Gennady Golovkin. He's also a strong fighter who can punch.". Kell Brook: +900. January 22nd, 2021 - Comments Closed. What's next for welterweight titlist Errol Spence Jr.. Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Changes in top 3 after busy month, including a new No. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Brook said Crawford had served him punishment like nobody else, Terrance Crawford knocks out Kell Brook with vicious combination punching, Brook, 34, had been on top on two of the judges scorecards, Crawford returned from a year out of the ring in some style, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The journey that came before had been far from easy. Brook's unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Gennady Golovkin in 2016. "I was a little bit off with my offence and defence, but I give Kell a lot of credit. The champion looked in trouble briefly but showed great fighting spirit and powers of recovery to then go on the attack later in a thunderous round. "I was trying to find my rhythm in between getting my distance together. Amir Khan is surprised Kell Brook is coming back from the second of two successive heavy defeats. Once again, an eye injury became a decisive factor for Brook. It should be an exciting contest for the first few rounds, but I expect Crawford to do what he does best and prove his quality from there on with sublime boxing fundamentals. 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But the 31-year-old has now revealed just how much mental torment he has gone through in the past year, as he opened up about those two losses in a heartbreaking interview with the Guardian. Having faced 3 losses against Gennady Golovkin, Errol Spence Jr., and Terence Crawford, these were Brook’s grandest events. At regional level he held the British welterweight title from 2008 to 2010. Becoming a champion. Kell won by points (PTS). This is what true champions do. Fighters Kell Brook vs. Mark DeLuca: fight summary, results and highlights. He came off of three wins. Spence, 27, of DeSoto, Texas, appeared relaxed before the fight, while Brook, born and raised in Sheffield, looked a little tense. Canelo makes quick work of Yildirim with third-round TKO. But Spence responded with a greater volume of punches, including a left and a right flush to the temple in Round 9. Kell Brook Losses. "Kell is a tremendous talent. Crawford's victory was his eighth straight knock-out win - a streak that stretches back to July 2016. "Maybe I could’ve been a bit more relaxed and loose and let the shots go.”. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. See full fight review, online videos and photos. Brook, 34, had been on top on two of the judges scorecards when pound-for-pound king Crawford unleashed a fight-ending barrage of blows in the fourth round. A fascinating fight ebbed and flowed one way and then the other, with Spence's speed evident when he landed a right to the jaw. I'm gutted that, in front of my home fans, I've lost my belt. He looked to be a very good fighter, and he was, as he showed that he was able to beat a fighter like Shawn Porter away from home. He sank to his knee again in the 11th, pawing his left eye without Spence throwing a punch. Herring showed he's a top 130-pounder, but can he beat Stevenson, Valdez? … Total fights: 40; Wins: 38; Wins by KO: 26; Losses: 2; Losses by KO: 2; Draws: 0; Kell «Special K» Brook Highlights But Brook, 31, who won the title from American Shawn Porter three years ago, broke through Spence's guard on a few occasions with right hands. Once again, an eye injury became a decisive factor for Brook. Crawford returned from a year out of the ring in some style - retaining his WBO welterweight title. Following two consecutive losses, Kell Brook looks to bounce back this weekend as he returns to the ring. Kell Brook admits he is gutted after being knocked out by Terence Crawford on Saturday night but heaped praise on his opponent despite the defeat. Brook's left eye was almost swollen shut when he sank to a knee in the 10th after being caught by a body shot and then a left and right to the jaw while on the ropes. Brook needed surgery on a fractured left eye socket suffered in … Brook underwent surgery on his right eye socket after defeat by Gennady Golovkin in September 2016, and his left eye socket when he lost his world title to Errol Spence Jr in May 2017. The losses came in successive fights (37 and 38) against Gennady Golovkin and Errol Spence Jr. Golovkin and Brook fought each other on September 10, 2016. Vergil Ortiz showed he's a player at 147, but is he ready for Terence Crawford? Dom Ingle reacts to Kell Brook loss to Terence Crawford. "He's a true champion, and I wanted to fight him. Real or not: Did Ryan Garcia, Jamel Herring and Vasiliy Lomachenko get matched up correctly? Heavies beware: Youngsters are punching their way through, Efe Ajagba scores must-see thunderous KO; Jared Anderson extends his KO streak, Don't let the name fool you: Joe Smith isn't an ordinary boxer, They're back? A 18-year-old Brook made his professional debut on September 17, 2004 against Peter Buckley. "I’m gutted because nobody could’ve gotten me in better condition. The Sheffield boxer has now suffered three losses in 42 fights, having been defeated by Kazakhstan's Gennady Golovkin in 2016 and American Errol Spence Jr the following year. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. KELL BROOK will attempt the impossible once again by challenging unbeaten Terence Crawford. Golovkin and Errol Spence Jr losses 'hard to take' says Kell Brook, still wants Amir Khan clash. The last fight of Kell Brook took place on December 8, 2018 against Michael Zerafa. Can anyone at super middleweight beat Canelo Alvarez? Kell Brook is 39-2 as a professional, and boasts 27 stoppage victories. KELL BROOK will attempt the impossible once again by challenging unbeaten Terence Crawford. Terence Crawford and Kell Brook go it for Bud’s WBO welterweight title on November 14, 2020. George Groves fight Fedor Chudinov for a world title for the fourth time, while Dave Allen, Jamie Cox and Olympian Anthony Fowler are also on the bill. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Ryan Garcia or Vergil Ortiz: Who is Golden Boy's best young fighter? BRITISH boxer Kell Brook admitted ‘nobody has ever done that to me’ after he was KO’d by Terence Crawford. 1, Real or Not: Fury-Joshua in consecutive fights? View our online Press Pack. I couldn’t get my shots off. The Briton needed surgery before signing to box Spence in what was the most treacherous test of his reign, after three comfortable defences against Jo Jo Dan, Frankie Gavin and Kevin Bizier. Regardless of the injury, Brook -- known as Special K -- could not produce the memorable and extraordinary performance in a fourth title defence needed to resist the rising talent of Spence. Many considered the Englishman to be his toughest test to date. SHEFFIELD -- Kell Brook surrendered his IBF welterweight title to Errol Spence Jr. after the American produced an impressive performance to claim his first world title Saturday. 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"I give myself a B-minus," Spence told Sky Sports after his victory. Brook brought with him a three-fight winning streak and was looking to become the first man to defeat Crawford as a … In front of 27,000 fans in attendance, Brook lost his IBF welterweight title after being stopped in round 11. "It was one of them… I got caught with a shot I didn’t see. By Charles Brun: Kell Brook’s former trainer Dominic Ingle … A first loss. When Brook chose to go down for the second time, it was without taking a punch, with his left eye swollen shut. Kell Brook vs Michael Zerafa on December 8, 2018. Spence took the initiative early with single jabs, and it was soon apparent that his speed would cause Brook problems. "It was like the Golovkin fight, although not quite as bad. That’s why it was so competitive at first. In his 41-bout boxing career, Kell Brook had only tasted the sour taste of defeat twice. Kell Brook isn’t ruling out retirement following his TKO defeat at the hands of Terence Crawford. Kell Brook's record says that he never ducked a fight, he never backed away from a challenge, and he overcame adversity again and again BRITISH boxer Kell Brook admitted 'nobody has ever done that to me' after he was KO'd by Terence Crawford. Professional boxing record. In the biggest fight of the week, Kell Brook defends his IBF World Welterweight title against unbeaten American Errol Spence Jr, at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane. Crawford by KO/TKO/DQ: -225 Crawford by decision: +225. Brook was finished on his feet by his 33-year-old opponent. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Spence (22-0, 19 KOs), a 2012 Olympian, was a big step up from those previous challengers after stopping 18 of his 21 professional opponents to become mandatory challenger for Brook (36-2, 25 KOs). He had good distance. Whyte gets revenge as Povetkin's corner throws in the towel. Brook, 34, had been on top on two of the judges scorecards when pound-for-pound king Crawford unleashed a fight-ending barrage of blows in the fourth round. YouTube star Paul brutally KO's Askren in first MINUTE of round one, This classy 12-1 shot can win the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, Wayne Rooney building luxury whisky and cigar room in his £20m mansion, Inside Man United's £400k bus that has 45 TV screens, lush suede seats & ovens, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. His three victories at 154lb had often been lacklustre against mediocre opposition. Kell Brook had an excellent career going for him when he had a record of 34-0. You go anywhere to fight. The Briton was then counted out on one knee by referee Howard Foster after 1 minute, 47 seconds into the 11th round. Full fight stats, opponent information and results - BoxStat.co Advanced Boxing Stats Ezekiel "Kell" Brook (born 3 May 1986) is a British professional boxer. Ranking the returns of boxing's old guard. Real or Not: Canelo Alvarez can achieve his goal; Teofimo Lopez to fight again for Top Rank? His only two losses were knockout defeats to Erroll Spence and Gennady Golovkin in consecutive fights. Despite suffering broken eye sockets in BOTH previous losses, Brook said the manner of his latest failure in Las Vegas was unique. This past Saturday night, Brook challenged Crawford for the WBO Welterweight Championship. But he's one of the best kids I've been in with, if not the best.". Brook was unable to load up on his punches, and the fourth and fifth rounds were messy with clinches. Brook landed his best punches of the fight in the eighth round as he began to find the openings he had been waiting for. Kell Brook is a British professional boxer. The 2014 defeat was hard to take. 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