Following on from his destruction of Jo Jo Dan 2 weeks ago in Sheffield Kell Brook will make his second defence of his IBF wold welterweight crown against Birmingham’s Frankie Gavin on Matchroom’s massive o2 card on May 30 promoter Eddie Hearn announced a short while ago.
Brook v Gavin will now top the bill which already has 2 world title fights and some other cracking British title match ups on it, like WBC lightweight Champ Jorge Linares defending his title against popular Londoner Kevin Mitchell and Welsh featherweight star Lee Selby challenges Evgeny Gradovich for his IBF title.
Kell Brook said: “I never expected to be out again so quickly but I can’t wait. I respect Frankie for stepping up, he has called for this fight for a long time and after he was given a final eliminator against Tim Bradley it made sense for him to take the challenge. I feel like I’m unbeatable right now and Gavin isn’t going to be able to cope with my speed and power on fight night. The O2 is one of the best arenas in the world and it’s an honour to headline a card like this.”
Frankie Gavin said: “These are the fights you want to be part of and are where I belong. I’ve dreamt of a world title and I will be 100 per cent ready physically and mentally for Kell Brook. Of course it’s going to be tough but I believe Kell is beatable and I’ve always felt that I have got the skills and the team to cause an upset.”
Sky Box Office will televise the show in the UK and tickets are on sale now priced £40, £60, £80, £100 and £200 available from www.theO2.co.uk and on 0844 856 0202. The £400 VIP packages are exclusively available through www.matchroomboxing.com
