Kell Brook to Announce Next Opponent at Press Conference in Sheffield on January 19

0
889

_57823407_brookKell Brook will make the first defense of his IBF world welterweight title at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield in March, and he and promoter Eddie Hearn will announce the opponent and date at a press conference in Sheffield next Monday (January 19).

The Sheffield star claimed the title in fantastic fashion by outpointing Shawn Porter in Los Angeles in August to rip the belt from the Ohio favourite. Brook’s first defence has been delayed following an incident in Spain the following month, but back to full fitness and currently training in Tenerife ahead of his maiden defence.

“I can’t wait to finally see Kell make that walk at the Motorpoint Arena as World Champion,” said Hearn. “2014 was a year of incredible highs and lows and the bravery he has shown to come back from that life threatening injury has been quite remarkable. People doubted Kell before he ripped the World title from Porter in America. The fact is that Kell is a special fighter and I believe he will go on to unify the 147 lbs division, it will be an emotional night for Kell and another big statement will be made.”

Tickets for the 28 year old’s first World title bout in his hometown will go on sale on Monday January 19 to Matchroom Fight Pass members, with tickets then on general sale the following day (Tuesday January 20).

Further details on the undercard will also be released next Monday.

SHARE
Previous articleAndre Ward on His Roc Nations Sports Contract: ‘It’s a Blockbuster Deal’
Next articleMicki Nielsen Says Julio Cesar Dos Santos Will Be a Tough Test on February 17
The team at Thaboxingvoice.com set out with a mission to create an online environment focused on boxing that voiced the opinions, concerns, and attitudes of you, the people. Doing our best to bring you the answers you want to know, and getting the exclusives that those other guys cant. We are always working hard to get the inside scoop inside and outside of the ring. If it’s happening in Boxing, we will tell you about it! You can find us at the fights all over the place with our nationwide team of correspondents, and wide reach around the globe we have the tools and the team to bring you coverage from all the fights. Whether it is in a gym in Jersey or on the floor at MGM Grand. No fight to big or small for Tha Boxing Voice. Our experienced team combined has over 50+ years of boxing experience to bring to the table. Some of us growing up ringside, some of us growing up in the ring, no matter the situation we are all true boxing fans first and reporters second. This can be found evident on our twice-weekly podcast. We work hard to bring you interviews that answer your questions and guest who will spark your interest from all areas of the boxing world. Writers, Trainers, Promoters and the most relevant fighters before and after some of their biggest fights. We are working 24/7 to get the information to you, the listeners. We work to form a personal relationship with our listeners and our guests making our show more intimate and giving a raw, uncut and real aspect that you will be hard pressed to find elsewhere. We are Tha Boxing Voice, The Voice of you, The People. Follow @boxingvoiceshow