Comments Thread For: Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence Deal is Very Close, Says Hearn

[aldo5408]

A deal is nearly complete for Kell Brook (36-1, 25 KOs) to make a mandatory defense of his IBF welterweight championship against undefeated Olympian Errol Spence (21-0, 18 KOs). The IBF had ordered a purse bid, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow, but Brook's promoter Eddie Hearn requested a one week extension as both sides are close to reaching a deal. A deal was expected with Brook's side holding the edge if it went to a purse bid with a 75-25 split.
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[aldo5408]

Same scenario as gg Jacobs?

[BoxingFan85]

Good.. Hope they make the fight.. At least tv rights won't be an issue on this one..

[Pigeons]

Surprised that Brook would take this fight. Not because I think he's scared but because it's high risk, low reward. The Golovkin fight was the opposite. Too bad he broke his face in that fight.

[NaijaD]

Surprised that Brook would take this fight. Not because I think he's scared but because it's high risk, low reward. The Golovkin fight was the opposite. Too bad he broke his face in that fight.

The IBF belt is very valuable to him, it's a big part of his negotiating power. He's not like a Pac or Floyd that don't need belts to get the best deals.

[sicko]

Great News! Regardless who people think would win, if he is staying at 147 then this fight NEEDS to happen!

[FLY TY]

The IBF belt is very valuable to him, it's a big part of his negotiating power. He's not like a Pac or Floyd that don't need belts to get the best deals.

when all is said and done, this will also be the second biggest payday he's ever made, second only to the ggg fight. i don't get the whole "low reward" thing....as if we're talking about a guy used to making huge purses.

[BWC]

when all is said and done, this will also be the second biggest payday he's ever made, second only to the ggg fight. i don't get the whole "low reward" thing....as if we're talking about a guy used to making huge purses.

Yeah no doubt it's on Showtime. How many times has Brook was on a US network?

[b00g13man]

The IBF belt is very valuable to him, it's a big part of his negotiating power. He's not like a Pac or Floyd that don't need belts to get the best deals.

Pretty much.

[cal202]

proper fight