Friday, June 29, 2018

Kell Brook vs Brandon Cook on July 28 on Sky Box Office PPV

Kell Brook will be next fighting on July 28 against fringe junior middleweight contender Brandon Cook in a title eliminator on the undercard of the heavyweight clash between Dillian Whyte and former WBO champion Joseph Parker on Sky Box Office at the O2 Arena in London, England. Cook (20-1, 13 KOs).

July 28 is a huge night of boxing with a brilliant 50-50 heavyweight match-up and a stacked card beneath it,” said Eddie Hearn to skysports.com. ”Kell is back at the scene of his epic shootout with Gennady Golovkin to face highly-ranked Canadian Brandon Cook in a world title eliminator that will put him in pole position for a shot at all the world champions.




The Brit receives another big opportunity at The O2 Arena to boost is chances of re-entering the world scene following his defeat to Agit Kabayel for the European title.


Talk of a rematch vs Whyte quickly lost steam, but a win against Takam would put him in prime position to rematch vs the Body Snatcher.

“I’m delighted to get another big heavyweight clash over the line for July 28 - this is a great fight,” said promoter Eddie Hearn.

“For Del Boy, it’s a real last chance saloon at World level and for Takam it’s a chance to push for another World title shot after a string showing against AJ. July 28 is going to be a huge night of boxing at The O2.”

At London:
  • Dillian Whyte vs. Joseph Parker, 12 rounds, heavyweights
  • Kell Brook vs. Brandon Cook, 12 rounds, junior middleweights
  • Carlos Takam vs. Dereck Chisora, 12 rounds, heavyweights
  • Katie Taylor vs. Kimberly Connor, 10 rounds, for Taylor's IBF/WBA female lightweight title
  • Conor Benn vs. Cedric Peynaud, rematch, 6 or 8 rounds, welterweights
  • Joshua Buatsi vs. Ricky Summers, 10 rounds, light heavyweights

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