Kell Brook vs Michael Jennings

[Guy]

Kell Brooks first defence is against Jennings.

Who wins, will Brook have too much power?

[MIK1000]

Jennings has got the style to bother Brook. He could use Barrera-naz tactics and counter him but Kell is more elusive and better on his feet than Naz imo and wouldn't fall for the same game plan.

I think Kell will be too much for him and will catch him mid to late on in the fight.

[Guy]

Jennings has got the style to bother Brook. He could use Barrera-naz tactics and counter him but Kell is more elusive and better on his feet than Naz imo and wouldn't fall for the same game plan.

I think Kell will be too much for him and will catch him mid to late on in the fight.


:good

[Power]

cant decide. think jennings has the style to beat brook, just moving and jabbing all night and not sure if brook has world class ko power yet which cotto has.....
think im going to sway for jennings as too much experience,bigger and its a big step up for brook. dont want either guy to lose really both class acts

[kosaros]

I am going for Brook by stoppage in the fifth round.

If it goes to points then it will be very close and could go either way.

[2manyusernames]

Brook wins.

[Guy]

Nice :cool:

[ShaneTheSherrif]

I like them both but I think Brook will win. Should be a great fight.

[BURNLEYBLUE]

Brook's jab is key here. It's solid,well timed and accurate. I feel that Brook can put a world class display on here, with Brian Hughes compasionately pulling Jennings out around the 5th 6th or 7th.

[Guy]

Good i'm looking forward to it :nod

[icemax]

Cracking match up...hopefully being held somewhere I can get to easy enough.

Its a very difficult fight to pick, and it really could go either way. Brook hasn't been anywhere close to the full 12 and this might be a factor, as could his propensity to hang his chin out when he throws with Jennings being experienced enough to take advantage .... :think my guess is a Jennings UD

[NO MAS]

Brook's jab is key here. It's solid,well timed and accurate. I feel that Brook can put a world class display on here, with Brian Hughes compasionately pulling Jennings out around the 5th 6th or 7th.

I think you maybe on the money there... Hughes is great and will not see his lads getting uneccesary punishment for nothing... I like the way he told Small to get away from Hall's corner last week...:good

[rockandrollstar]

Brook TKO Rd7

[kieron]

I actually fancy Jennings to take a close decision. Too much experience, movement and fitness

[Mazallan]

Jennings is a decent fighter but will not offer much to bother Brook.

[kurt2006]

Jennings only looks good against roadsweepers. Brook will retire Jennings.

[Arnie]

Think ur right

[brown bomber]

I'll be going to this ... classic British match up. I hate to pick against Jennings he's a cracking lad but maybe Brook is a little special.

[saturday_kid]

I'll be going to this ... classic British match up. I hate to pick against Jennings he's a cracking lad but maybe Brook is a little special.

Same here, Jennings is one of my favourite boxers but I do think Brook could be quite special and go on to world titles. I'm hoping Jennings can pull off a decision, outboxing Brook over 12 rounds.

Like both fighters to be honest.

Any news on when/where this fight will happen? Will definitely go to this one.

[trotter]

I think Brook will have too much but it will be a real good learning fight for him

I expect Brook will have to work hard to land his punches, and he'll get caught a few times if his chin is in the air when he throws, as it often seems to be

Good fight in prospect but I'm taking Brook's punch power to settle it eventually

[Strike]

This fight will show Brook to not be all he is being hyped up to be. He will come through to win I reckon, but is getting dropped on the way and tagged too often for people to afterwards still be saying he is special or world champion material.

[jc]

Where would this fight be held, up norf no doubt...?:roll:

[dave2005]

Think ur right


ha thats rich,he beat the kid (takaloo) who smahed you in 1 round....

and we'll see on the night shall we.

[Power]

ha thats rich,he beat the kid (takaloo) who smahed you in 1 round....

and we'll see on the night shall we.


:patsch what have you done you bum?

[Arnie]

Just my opinion. chill

[Beeston Brawler]

I think they are making out that Brook is some kind of wrecking machine. But 13/20 is hardly Nigel Benn-esque, especially bearing in mind 14 of those fights have been against oppo with losing records.

Most of the guys he has stopped......

Lomax had only beaten mid-range domestic oppo, lost easily to Watson.

Elwell had stoppage losses to Senchenko and the fearsome banger, a shot Ted Bami. Never beaten anyone of note.

McIntyre had been stopped five times, but was a decent operator - his best win probably to date.

Barrie Jones was reasonable, but had a loss to Doherty.

Hardly exceptional form.

I'm not trying to make out Brook doesn't have it, I'd say he will outpoint Jennings...... but this isn't far off an Audley Harrison type step up when he faced Williams the first time.

Mid range domestic oppo to a solid Euro level fighter.

[Mr Butt]

brook by stoppage

[pauliewalnuts]

Hopefully this will answer some questions about Brook

[bobalachko]

I think Kell Brook is a level above MJ at this stage(BROOK ON POINTS):yep:yep

['Ben']

I think they are making out that Brook is some kind of wrecking machine. But 13/20 is hardly Nigel Benn-esque, especially bearing in mind 14 of those fights have been against oppo with losing records.

Most of the guys he has stopped......

Lomax had only beaten mid-range domestic oppo, lost easily to Watson.

Elwell had stoppage losses to Senchenko and the fearsome banger, a shot Ted Bami. Never beaten anyone of note.

McIntyre had been stopped five times, but was a decent operator - his best win probably to date.

Barrie Jones was reasonable, but had a loss to Doherty.

Hardly exceptional form.

I'm not trying to make out Brook doesn't have it, I'd say he will outpoint Jennings...... but this isn't far off an Audley Harrison type step up when he faced Williams the first time.

Mid range domestic oppo to a solid Euro level fighter.


Yeah but that was early on in his career though. He has really got his head on his shoulders now... same with Cleverly, he has a record that suggests he's not a big puncher, but again they were earlier in his career. Man straegh develops at different stages of peoples careers and they're both still young.

[Harry Chibber]

This is his first big test and there is everychance he will come out with some scrapes because of it. Jennings is a very decent fighter tested at world level but that's exactly what Brook requires if he has any real ambition. I don't know why all the haters are posting already, give the guy a chance. The reason that there is hype with Brook is because he's done everything he's needed to do well and with great technique. I don't understand the whole ethos of wanting a young british fighter to fail, especially one that's obviously got talent.

Looking at it from another point of view if Jennings can win it could re-launch his career. If he loses though he knows that he'll have limited options and stuck at domestic level

Should be a great fight.... cannae wait

[kerrminator]

MJ on points or Brook stoppage.

[GrovesVDegale]

I just hope he doesn't quit if things aren't going his way like stablemate Witter.

When I watched Brook in Manchester for the Khan fight I was quite disappointed. He was clearly superior and he won comfortably and i was probably expecting too much but he was a bit boring and one paced. More Witter than Naz.

That might be a bit harsh and I don't like saying it cos I like Brook but that's my gut feeling. I don't expect him to really engage with Jennings at any point. He'll just look to avoid and pick his punches. It may well be a very dull fight. I hope I'm wrong.

[Dan684]

GrovesVDegale.

i must have been watching a completely different fight to you pal :huh

[Body Snatcher]

I think it would be Brook by late stoppage with Jennings putting up a spirited fight, i think Brook will go on to world level eventually. I was impressed by the Lomax performance, i dont think too many people thought that would be an early stoppage!

[Dan684]

Agreed bodysnatcher (apart from GrovesVDegale who is possiblt the only person i've heard say he wasn't impressed

[Body Snatcher]

Agreed bodysnatcher (apart from GrovesVDegale who is possiblt the only person i've heard say he wasn't impressed

Yeah, it always annoys me how people become wise AFTER the fight. Before the Lomax fight most people were saying Brook on points or late stoppage (he then gets him out early) and before the McIntyre fight some people picked Kevin and some people said Brook in a tough fight. I dont know know one person who predicted an early stoppage in that either!

[Dan684]

Me neither. I thought he looked very very good in the Lomax fight. I saw Lomax outside the Arena on the way to meet my missus and friends who were in a bar and had a little chat with him. his face was a complete mess !

[DOM5153]

Brook will get the timing on his jab and out point jennings until a referee stoppage after a barrage of unanswered shots

[GrovesVDegale]

Oh dear. I knew I should have kept my mouth shut!!

Let me clarify... I was impressed. It was a measured, mature, comfortable win.

I just expected more. I'd been expecting him to be more exciting to watch. He only really threw the jab for the first 3 rounds. And, whilst I know a lot of people thought it'd be close, I thought Brook was going to blast him out in three rounds. Lomax is no great shakes. He doesn't really have any power, he's not that experienced a pro and I really thought Brook was going to walk all over him. In a way I suppose he did. Like I say, it was very comfortable. It just wasn't that spectacular. That's all.

i think I'd built up Brook in my head a little bit too much.

Here's the fight, so people can call me a fool...

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Oh, and here's what I was hoping he'd do...

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[Rumpole]

Oh dear. I knew I should have kept my mouth shut!!

Let me clarify... I was impressed. It was a measured, mature, comfortable win.

I just expected more. I'd been expecting him to be more exciting to watch. He only really threw the jab for the first 3 rounds. And, whilst I know a lot of people thought it'd be close, I thought Brook was going to blast him out in three rounds. Lomax is no great shakes. He doesn't really have any power, he's not that experienced a pro and I really thought Brook was going to walk all over him. In a way I suppose he did. Like I say, it was very comfortable. It just wasn't that spectacular. That's all.

i think I'd built up Brook in my head a little bit too much.

Here's the fight, so people can call me a fool...

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Oh, and here's what I was hoping he'd do...

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One thing which will be interesting is that, this will be the first fight since winning the Britiish title, that Kell will be facing an opponent with an authodox stance.

Lomax had a big height and reach advantage and an unusual and tricky southpaw action.

[icemax]

Oh, and here's what I was hoping he'd do...

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Off subject, but that was a proper right hand for the first knockdown :deal

[Ezekiel]

Brook in 6 rounds.
By the way, Brook has no stamina issues for those who believe a longer fight is a disadvantage.
He's in great shape.

[icemax]

Brook in 6 rounds.
By the way, Brook has no stamina issues for those who believe a longer fight is a disadvantage.
He's in great shape.

Cheers for the update Kell :good....keep your fucking chin tucked :deal

[Ezekiel]

I wish I was mate, I really do.

[watpoae]

Has a date and venue been confirmed yet?

[icemax]

I wish I was mate, I really do.

:good

[Ezekiel]

No date / venue set.
Remember Mr ****** has no TV contract as yet.
Wouldn't panic though, expect Sky to renew.

[riggers]

I think Kell has the tools to become a world beater. If he is to do that he should breeze past a fighter of Jennings standing. I would say after a close first 3 or 4 rounds, Kell takes over and stops him around the 6th

[Body Snatcher]

****** has said it will be October at some point apparently! I wonder if it will be up North (Sheff or Manc?) or on the undercard of a bigger event?

[saturday_kid]

I hope its not on the undercard tbh, deserves main event status this one.

Definitely travelling wherever in the UK for this one.

[Body Snatcher]

Im just thinking with Khan maybe fighting in the UK in October it could be chief support?

[saturday_kid]

Im just thinking with Khan maybe fighting in the UK in October it could be chief support?

yeah true, I'd just rather it headline a good domestic show instead with most people actually there to watch those 2 instead of other fighters etc. I think it takes the shine of the fight a little. Dunno perhaps its just me.

[Rumpole]

Im just thinking with Khan maybe fighting in the UK in October it could be chief support?

WHAT ? AGAIN??????????????

You've got to be joking.

No doubt a repeat of the MEN farce.

ppv with the 3 Olympians on the bill for good measure, very little if any exposure for Kell with only 1 of Kell's rounds shown on Sky and only then on the repeat, not live.

Meanwhile we get treated to Khan and the Olypians knocking over some carefully selected cannon fodder and pay through the nose for the privelege.

[saturday_kid]

WHAT ? AGAIN??????????????

You've got to be joking.

No doubt a repeat of the MEN farce.

ppv with the 3 Olympians on the bill for good measure, very little if any exposure for Kell with only 1 of Kell's rounds shown on Sky and only then on the repeat, not live.

Meanwhile we get treated to Khan and the Olypians knocking over some carefully selected cannon fodder and pay through the nose for the privelege.

This better not happen again!!!

[dave2005]

heard its gonna be in preston at the guild hall at the end of october thats not deffo but its 90%.
jennings will sell the place himself.
i think the guild hall holds 2000 ish for the boxing gonna be electric
come on jennings

[wonderboy]

This will be a brill fight think kell will have to much for mike now due to his age , inactivity and cotto beating think if was mike of few year ago would be 50/50 fight cant wait for it tho

[ollyc]

WHAT ? AGAIN??????????????

You've got to be joking.

No doubt a repeat of the MEN farce.

ppv with the 3 Olympians on the bill for good measure, very little if any exposure for Kell with only 1 of Kell's rounds shown on Sky and only then on the repeat, not live.

Meanwhile we get treated to Khan and the Olypians knocking over some carefully selected cannon fodder and pay through the nose for the privelege.

If Brook/Jennings was on the next Khan undercard i'd imagine it would be chief support, and therefore televised in full (on ppv of course).

[saturday_kid]

heard its gonna be in preston at the guild hall at the end of october thats not deffo but its 90%.
jennings will sell the place himself.
i think the guild hall holds 2000 ish for the boxing gonna be electric
come on jennings

Sounds good to me, nice weekend in Manchester.

Getting excited now for this fight more than any other fight in a good while!

Come on Mick!!!

[Body Snatcher]

If its in Preston that would be fantastic! I agree about it not being buried on a Khan undercard, i still cant believe sky couldnt squeeze in a 3 round fight on to their tv coverage!

[theuppercut]

I thought this was gonna be on the Rogan undercard? So said fish eyes in his last column.

[saturday_kid]

I thought this was gonna be on the Rogan undercard? So said fish eyes in his last column.

Thats pathetic if it is.

Two highly skilled athletes fighting for the coveted Lonsdale belt on the undercard to 2 blokes who've come a bit lucky on club I mean prizefighter. Pissed off if it is.

[jj01709]

this may be at men arena wi olympians

[JMMisking]

Brook will murder him

[chorleyboxer]

jennings will out class brook (in my opinion) i think his experence and fitness and the fact he his a far better boxer will shine through this friday and i cnt wait to watch him lift that belt once again.

[chorleyboxer]

Jennings only looks good against roadsweepers. Brook will retire Jennings.


would u like to come and have a go then mouth !!!!!!!

how many roads did takalu sweep or ross minter or jimmy vincent yes its a tough fight but get a grip and at least talk sence !!!!!

[RyDogg123]

would u like to come and have a go then mouth !!!!!!!

how many roads did takalu sweep or ross minter or jimmy vincent yes its a tough fight but get a grip and at least talk sence !!!!!


Well said m8, jennings looked decent against cotto in patches jus not enuff on the digs to hold him off. Bradley Pryce is no roadsweeper or young muttley back in the day (which jennings clearly won)

[BoroBoxing1]

I think Kell Brook needs to look good and look good BIG if he even thinks about fighting for world titles, I think Brook will win but it wont be no walk in the park like previous fights.

[chorleyboxer]

Well said m8, jennings looked decent against cotto in patches jus not enuff on the digs to hold him off. Bradley Pryce is no roadsweeper or young muttley back in the day (which jennings clearly won)


exactly mate !! not saying its a easy fight but that was utter rubbish he came out with wasnt it lol

are u going the fight ill be there with my flags just like i was in new york cnt wait to show that jennings still has so much to offer
iv been doing my runs with him and he is ultra fit not out of breath once
his fitness and his trbble jab is key then he will open brook up and force him to take chances and (in my opion) jennings is the best counter punche in britan

jennings jennings jennings ....................

[gooners!!]

Brook is a level above Jennings imo, Jennings does have good fitness and underrated toughness though, so he want be steam rolled easily.

[bored]

Brook is going to make the yorkies 2-0.

[Mazallan]

2-0 to Yorkshire after this.

[chorleyboxer]

who has kel brook actually fought yet no 1 in the same class has jennings :smoke:smoke

[chorleyboxer]

kell brook has pulled out :( with a virus

[KingCobra]

If the rest of the lineup goes ahead, do you think we'll get to see the Jamie Cox fight on Sky or will it be the main bill and the Olympians again?

[chorleyboxer]

jennings is still fighting just not against brook

[KingCobra]

jennings is still fighting just not against brook

Great news. Glad to hear it I'll be rooting for him My family's from preston and I was born in Chorley. Aside from that saw Jennings interviewed on Bunce before the Cotto fight and he seems a likeable guy.

[Surgical]

He's still fighting as long as a replacement is found. It's not definite that he is now.

[chorleyboxer]

iv just spoke to him and he is 100 percent fighting

[micky]

iv just spoke to him and he is 100 percent fighting

Chorley who is he fighting - another site is saying its Jamie Cox, is that true and presumably if it is it has to be for the title, he would not risk a title shot against Cox surely.

[BURNLEYBLUE]

Cox is not ready for Jennings

[kosaros]

Cox is not ready for Jennings

Exactly. At this stage its like leading a lamb to the slaughter - Cox hasn't even went 10 rounds yet! (although his stamina has looked ok to me over the 8 round distance).

[Dan684]

Well ****** did it with Enzo :lol:

[chorleyboxer]

cnt be for the title as kell is the champion

[chorleyboxer]

its not cox either lol