By Terence Dooley - Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Kell Brook will rematch Carson Jones on a "Huge night of boxing" at Hull's Craven Park Stadium on July 13. Brook-Jones II will be joined by Luke Campbell's pro debut and the Commonwealth lightweight title showdown between Hull's Tommy Coyle and Liverpool's Derry Mathews.
Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire - Kell Brook (28-0, 18KOs) survived some very tough moments but he did enough to win a twelve round majority decision over Carson Jones (34-9-2, 24KOs) in an IBF welterweight title eliminator. The scores were 114-114 for the draw, 116-113 and 115-113 for Brook.
Kell Brook admitted his hard-fought win has left him with him plenty of homework to do after coming through the toughest test of his career to beat Carson Jones. Brook, now unbeaten in 28, endured a harrowing evening against American Jones in their IBF welterweight title eliminator as he ground out a majority decision win in his native Sheffield. The Yorkshireman had to survive a badly-bleeding nose and relentless pressure from in-form Jones to eke out the victory, with one judge ruling it a draw and two giving Brook the win.
Kell Brook, the undefeated Sheffield puncher who many regard as the next 'big thing' in British boxing, takes his next step towards world domination this weekend when he meets decent American Carson Jones at the Motorpoint Arena. The bill has been dubbed 'Edge of Glory' and that title is an apt one for Brook, who is just a fight away now from fulfilling his dream of boxing for a genuine world title. The IBF International strap is at stake in Sheffield, where Brook will again be roared on by a vociferous and knowledgeable Yorkshire crowd.
Welterweight contender Carson Jones is only hours away from the biggest fight of his career. Very shortly he will face undefeated Kell Brook in the Brit's backyard. While Jones agrees that this is the most important fight of his career, he see sees it as the means to an even greater end.
Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire - Kell Brook (28-0, 18KOs) survived some very tough moments but he did enough to win a twelve round majority decision over Carson Jones (34-9-2, 24KOs) in an IBF welterweight title eliminator. The scores were 114-114 for the draw, 116-113 and 115-113 for Brook.
Kell Brook believes he is on the verge of becoming British boxing's next superstar as he edges towards world title glory. The unbeaten Sheffield welterweight has seen his profile soar in the last year as his slick and powerful fighting style has captured the public's imagination. The 26-year-old is biding his time for a title shot as he works his way into a mandatory challenger position and he can move a step closer with victory over dangerous American Carson Jones at Sheffield's Motorpoint Arena on Saturday night.
Sheffield's Kell Brook hopes to rip the lid off the city's Motorpoint venue later tonight when meeting Carson Jones in a twelve-round final eliminator for the IBF welterweight title currently held by Randall Bailey - who defends the belt he ripped from Mike Jones against Devon Alexander on September 8. Brook has built up a head of steam in recent fights, defeating Lovemore N'dou, Rafal Jackiewicz and Matthew Hatton in front of his adoring fans, with a Stateside win over Luis Galarza thrown in for good measure since his move to Matchroom in 2011.
Kell Brook and Carson Jones both made weight for Saturday’s welterweight grudge match at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, England Jones (34-8-2, 24KO) came in at 146.6 lb, while Brook (27-0, 18KO) was slightly lighter at 146.1 lb. The welterweights have spent virtually the entire pre-fight buildup jawing at one another. Brook has made it clear that he flat out does not care for his opponent, while Jones steadily insists that it’s just business and that he is inside his opponent’s head. The two meet in an eliminator for the IBF title with the winner moving to within one final step of a crack at the belt. Brook knows an impressive win against Oklahoma native Jones will give his reputation across the Atlantic a real boost too.
You’ll have to forgive Kell Brook for feeling a bit disrespected leading into this weekend’s bout with Carson Jones. The Sheffield native is enjoying the best stretch of his career and believes he has entered his optimal prime. Enough has been made of his name and achievements to where he enjoys a second straight homecoming, with Saturday’s bout taking place at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield. The very same venue saw Brook (27-0, 18KO) easily turn back the challenge of Matthew Hatton this past March.