Brook vs Bienias Eliminator For Manny Pacquiao Shot?

By Przemysław Osiak/Bartlomiej Furman

According to the information passed on by promoter Andrzej Wasilewski to BOKSER.ORG, Krzysztof Bienias (39-3, 16 KO) vs. Kell Brook (20-0, 13 KO) will be an eliminator for a shot at the WBO welterweight belt belonging currently to pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao (50-3-2, 38 KO). The stake of the bout scheduled on February 13 at Wembley Arena in London will also be for the WBO Inter-Continental welterweight title which is held by the 29-year-old Pole. 

Bienias will start his preparations at the beginning of January, among others in Zakopane, Poland. WBO #7 rated Brook does not disregard the #4 rated Pole.

"Bienias has a great record and definitely is a hard rival. He is the type of boxer which I have to defeat if I want to be the world champion. He’s rated higher in the rankings so a possible win will lead the way to fight for a title," – said Brook.

"Bienias has been ubeaten for five years so he certainly comes to win. It’s a big challenge for me, however, I intend to continue my streak of wins by knockout. I want to be tested and proven and this fight will be an excellent opportunity. I want to be the world champion at the end of 2010."