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Errol Spence overcomes adversity, stops game Kell Brook in 11 to win IBF welterweight title

Errol Spence defeated Kell Brook on Saturday  in England (Photo: Premier Boxing Champions)

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By Chris Robinson

Moments ago, inside of the Bramall Lane Football Ground in Sheffield, England, Errol Spence Jr. successfully captured the IBF welterweight title with an impressive 11th-round TKO over former champion and hometown London favorite Kell Brook.

The bout, fought in front of a packed house of rabid supporters, was fought at a tense and tactical pace early on. Brook (36-2, 25 KO’s) was on his way towards building a lead through the first half of the fight and appeared to be the physically stronger fighter, but Spence (22-0, 19 KO’s) was undaunted in his pursuit.
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Jessie Vargas speaks from Vegas training camp ahead of Kell Brook clash

Jessie Vargas training with Dewey Cooper inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

Later this year, WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas will collide with IBF titlist Kell Brook in a can’t-miss matchup overseas.

Vargas (27-1, 10 KO’s) is already in training camp, putting in some technical work with his trainer Dewey Cooper and assistant David Hayes. City Athletic Boxing in West Las Vegas is serving as Vargas’ home gym for the Brook assignment, and the intensity will sure build as the matchup draws near.
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PHOTOS: Jessie Vargas in training camp ahead of Kell Brook showdown

WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas, center, flanked by his trainers Dewey Cooper (Orange shirt) and David Hayes (Black shirt) – (Photo: Hustle Boss)

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By Chris Robinson

WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas has agreed to face IBF titlist Kell Brook later this year, likely over the in UK, in one of the year’s bigger showdowns.

Vargas (27-1, 10 KO’s) is riding a new high in his career following a ninth-round TKO over previously undefeated Sadam Ali this past March and the Brook clash is something he has been seeking.
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Photos: Kell Brook upsets Shawn Porter in Carson

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as underdog Kell Brook (33-0, 22 KO’s) pulls off a big upset in claiming the IBF welterweight championship from former champ Shawn Porter (24-1-1, 15 KO’s) on Showtime’s airwaves. Porter was aggressive early but Brook settled down and had great success in the second half of the matching, winning by scores of 117-111, 116-112, and 114-114 after 12 rounds.

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Photos: Kell Brook upsets Shawn Porter in Carson

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as underdog Kell Brook (33-0, 22 KO’s) pulls off a big upset in claiming the IBF welterweight championship from former champ Shawn Porter (24-1-1, 15 KO’s) on Showtime’s airwaves. Porter was aggressive early but Brook settled down and had great success in the second half of the matching, winning by scores of 117-111, 116-112, and 114-114 after 12 rounds.

All photos courtesy of Naoki Fukuda

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Chris Robinson can be reached at CRobinson@hustleboss.com

Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook goes down tonight in Carson, CA on Showtime

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s) squares off with brash challenger Kell Brook (32-0, 22 KO’s) from the UK.

Porter vs. Brook figures to be a gem of a fight and both men have been exuding extreme confidence heading into the match. The action goes down tonight. Stay tuned to HustleBoss.com for full updates.

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Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook goes down tonight in Carson, CA on Showtime

Photos from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. as IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s) squares off with brash challenger Kell Brook (32-0, 22 KO’s) from the UK.

Porter vs. Brook figures to be a gem of a fight and both men have been exuding extreme confidence heading into the match. The action goes down tonight. Stay tuned to HustleBoss.com for full updates.

All photos courtesy of Gene Blevins (Hogan Photos)

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Chris Robinson can be reached at CRobinson@hustleboss.com

Kell Brook vs. Vyacheslav Senchenko: Brook drops Senchenko twice, TKO’s him in four

Inside of the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield in the United Kingdom, welterweight contender Kell Brook improved his record to 31-0 with 21 knockouts after dropping former champion Vyacheslav Senchenko twice and stopping him in four rounds. Check out the video for a recap of the fight
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