Sunday 28 May 2017

Spence dethrones Brook in fabulous battle.


Last night at Bramall lane stadium in Sheffield, IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook was dethroned by a defiant Errol Spence in a thrilling bout that saw the Texan challenger dig deep in the later rounds to stop the hometown champion.. Brook started strong, making his presence felt early, making life uncomfortable for Spence with heavy handed counterpunches.. After 6 rounds many ringsiders had Brook in a slight lead, but it was at this point that the American turned up the heat, closing the distance down and out-landing the Champion, who began to fade gradually.. By the 10th, Brook was holding on after every attack, and was eventually dropped in a bout that was steadily slipping away.. The intelligent youngster sustained the pressure into the 11th, where worsening eye damage became too much for Brook, taking a knee after obvious vision problems, only to be counted out by referee Howard Foster.. The 27 year old Spence was gracious in victory yet harsh on his own performance.. Critical for overshooting his jab in the early rounds and blaming a lack of sharpness on inactivity.. It is obvious though that Errol means business, making it known that he intends to unify, calling out names, Thurman and Pacquiao..
Devastated Brook gave high praise to Spence, stating that the Texan is probably the best fighter he'd ever faced.. The eye injury was too much to deal with when you have the hungriest, most talented fighter in the world firing at you.. Brook did however comment that he would more than likely stay at welterweight.

Tuesday 23 May 2017

Brook, Groves and Allen all take centre stage Saturday in Sheffield


This weekend is a huge one for some of Britains finest fighters across the board.. George Groves makes his fourth attempt at a world championship when he meets Fedor Chudinov in a challenge for the WBA super middleweight title at Bramall lane in Sheffield.. Heading the card is IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook, taking the bull by the horns once again as he faces possibly the most talented prospect in the division in Errol Spence Jr, only months after facing Gennady Golovkin at middleweight in what was the Sheffield mans only loss.. Always entertaining and fearless Heavyweight David Allen faces tough American based Jamaican Lenroy Thomas for the commonwealth title, after losing to highly regarded Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz..

A Brook victory would be one of the most impressive on UK soil in over a decade, while a Groves win is a distinct possibility considering the vast improvements he's made since a move to trainer Shane Mcguigan..

Allen has the opportunity to himself grab a valuable bargaining tool in the commonwealth belt, against a man who's record almost mirror images his own.. Thomas is durable and strong, having worked in Florida as sparring partner for former Allen opponent Luis Ortiz.. Victory could see Allen throw himself into the British title mix as Dillian Whyte moves towards the world title picture.

Sunday 21 May 2017

Briggs fails drug test, title fight in doubt.


In a dramatic twist for the heavyweight landscape, former WBO champion Shannon Briggs has just failed a random VADA drug test which will throw his scheduled WBA title fight with Fres Oquendo into turmoil.. The exact details haven't been specified as of yet but Briggs urine sample contained irregular levels of testosterone.. June 3rd is the date still booked for the WBA regular heavyweight title challenge of Fres Oquendo, a ban for the 44 year old Briggs may see Oquendo face an alternative opponent..