By Nick Peet, Liverpool Echo
BRITAIN’S 2009 Young Boxer of the Year Kell Brook has been added to the March 12 ECHO Arena bill, headlined by the British super- middleweight derby day title fight between Paul Smith and Tony Dodson.
Outstanding Sheffield stylist Brook will challenge for the interim WBO welterweight title currently held by Poland’s Krzysztof Bienias.
The fight will leave the winner within touching distance of WBO world champion Manny Pacquiao.
Brook, unbeaten in 20 starts with 13 KOs, was due to box on the last King’s Dock arena card in October, defending his British title against former champion Michael Jennings.
But Brook was forced out through illness and while his Manchester rival did feature, he damaged his hand in a routine contest which rules him out this time.
So Brook, 23, who still carries the Lonsdale Belt, moves onto international level for the first time.
The fight was originally due to take place at Wembley Arena next month.
But light-heavyweight Nathan Cleverly’s European title fight has switched with this, undoubtedly in an effort to keep the Welsh champion away from Liverpool’s own light-heavy hope Tony Bellew.
But Brook’s appearance is a massive boost to the Liverpool card, as he is widely acknowledged as one of the finest prospects in the country.
Birmingham light-middle Thomas Costello has also been added to the nine-fight ECHO Arena show which, along with Smith, Dodson and Bellew, also features younger Smith’s Stephen and Liam and classy welterweight Joey Selkirk.
Tickets are on sale now from the arena box office.
Source: liverpoolecho.co.uk
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