Are people sleeping on Kell Brook

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  1. HellSpawn86

    HellSpawn86 "My heart goes out to you!" Full Member

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    Yes, it's been a while since KB has fought, so there isn't much to talk about right now, however let's put some things in perspective.

    KB outboxed Shawn Porter who annihilated Paulie Malignaggi and Devon Alexander. Not long ago people were predicting SP to dethrone Mayweather.

    Amir Kahn has only had 2 fights at welterweight and recently dispatched of SP leftovers Devon Alexander, but many are clamoring for a Kahn vs Mayweather or Pacquiao show down.

    I think a Kell Brook vs Amir Kahn show down would do a lot more for me for proving either of their credentials before fighting Mayweather or Pacquiao. I think who ever won the fight would be the 3rd best welter in the weight class.
     
  2. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Alexander beats Brook imo.
     
  3. wharfside605

    wharfside605 New Member Full Member

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    Alexander of 5 years ago makes it close but not Devon of today.
    Kell wins this one
     
  4. Jacory Harris

    Jacory Harris I'm a gorilla I'm a dawg! Full Member

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    Brooks is one of many overrated fighters from across the pond. It's been proven throughout history that whenever they step up their competition against a real American champ/fighter they are humiliated and exposed.
     
  5. freddieMaize

    freddieMaize Active Member Full Member

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    Yes. He is the 2nd coming of ricky burns

    Which cab driver is he fighting next?
     
  6. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    His girlfriend probably.
     
  7. oiky

    oiky Gypsy Boy Full Member

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    I think its fair to say they are
     
  8. HoldMyBeer

    HoldMyBeer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    his parents don't count
     
  9. HoldMyBeer

    HoldMyBeer Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    look beyond flags and their allegiances please
     
  10. sir axeman

    sir axeman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    So Porter has now been exposed ? :D
     
  11. wharfside605

    wharfside605 New Member Full Member

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    Porter was considered to be a beast by many on here. Brook beat him comfortably. I think people do sleep on Brook and the is fair given his level of competition bar Porter. But the way he handled Porter you can't not put Kell at elitle level.
     
  12. Tancred

    Tancred Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Personally I wouldn't want to sleep on kell brook it's sound very uncomfortable and frankly extremely unhygienic but I suppose whatever floats you're boat
     
  13. KillSomething

    KillSomething Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Beating Porter is a very good sign. The thing about Brook is nothing stands out as 'Special.' I'd like to see him in with guys like Thurman (power), Khan (speed), Bradley (more experienced volume fighter than Porter), Rios (pressure), JMM (counterpunching) etc. to get an idea of what he excels at and what gives him trouble.

    He's not Mayweather/Pacquiao level, but I have no problem picking him over lower top-10 guys like Guerrero, Chaves, etc.
     
  14. c-man shooter

    c-man shooter Active Member Full Member

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    Its Brook not Brooks you extremely depressed little rat shows how much you know about the fighter you ****ing nerd
     
  15. Work The Jab

    Work The Jab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Special K to be the number 1 when floyd retires.