Brook vs Jennings: Fight Appears To Be On

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The welterweight war that the whole country wants to see is officially on after Kell Brook and Michael Jennings agreed to a mouth-watering British title clash.

Rising star Brook will defend his belt against classy former British champion Jennings later this year in a classic War of the Roses match up. The date and venue will be confirmed shortly.

Last week Brook, who has won a Lonsdale belt outright in just nine rounds of completed boxing, identified Jennings as the only man who could challenge his claim to be the best in the country.

And Special K demanded a showdown with a fighter who recently challenged Miguel Cotto for the WBO World Welterweight title in New York.

His wish has now been granted, and with the fight on, both men are promising an all action thriller.

"I could have moved on to European or even world level, but I've got unfinished business at home and I need to beat Jennings to be number one," said Sheffield's unbeaten Brook.

"Having fought Cotto, he is known in the States and if I do a job on him I can make a big statement about my abilities at world level.

"I've taken out each of my last three opponents in the first three rounds, and I can do something similar against Jennings. He's a slow starter and I know I can get him out of there quickly."

But Jennings, who has only lost two of his 37 fights, says he is confident of victory.

"Brook's a good kid and he's done well to win a Lonsdale belt outright," said the Lancastrian.

"But let's be honest, who has he really fought? It's not until now that he's met someone who can stand up to him, and believe me I will do.

"People asked me if I was going to retire after the Cotto fight, but the thought never crossed my mind.

"I want title fights and I'm delighted that I've got Brook, because this is an opportunity for me to get back into the big time.

"Everyone is talking about him as the future of British boxing, but I'll take him to school."

Warren added: "Both boxers have said they want this fight, and I'm delighted that they have agreed to it. I know that it's going to be a classic."
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[Gettin Jiggy]

brook will take this

[Silencers]

This is a good test for Brook, Jennings should be the best opponent he's fought to date.

[boxasmash]

Great news, we'll see how Kell Brook looks against a fighter who has fought the #1 Weterweight in the world.

[Klitschko2010]

Two glass jawed British hypejobs.

[TEDetc]

Two glass jawed British hypejobs.

lololololol.

[Sparked_1985]

Good, this is Brook's first real test.

Jennings provides good lateral movement and is used to fighting of the back foot, to get Jennings out of there you need to be world-class like a Cotto at cutting off the angles.

Brook should be at 140, imo. Jennings might be the bigger man in there and as such be more in his comfort zone.

[D-MiZe]

QUOTE ME ON THIS:

Brook dominates and stops Jennings faster than Cotto did.

[Klitschko2010]

This Brook guy would be slaughtered in less than 6 rounds by the Shaven Skulled ****er.

[hookoutofhell]

Good, this is Brook's first real test.

Jennings provides good lateral movement and is used to fighting of the back foot, to get Jennings out of there you need to be world-class like a Cotto at cutting off the angles.

Brook should be at 140, imo. Jennings might be the bigger man in there and as such be more in his comfort zone.

iv always thought the same thing, iv always wondered if brook could make 140, hes always in shape though and thats whats important, maybe his team know that the weight gives his body a bit of breathing space to really mature into the 147 frame.

anyways this is a really good domestic fight, one that i hope is on ITV. jennings is a very good fighter with good skills brook himself has good power, is patient and has good timing.

imo brook will take it but this is a good test and i wouldn't be surprised if jennings gives him more than a few problems.