Brook aims for British title
by Adam Marshall, 12 May 2008
Kell Brook is hoping to win another British title for Sheffield as he takes on Kevin McIntyre live on Setanta Sports next month.
Scotsman McIntyre has recovered from the back injury that caused his title defence to be postponed in Meadowbank and the match-up is likely to be an explosive one.
Brook is unbeaten in 16 fights and has earned a growing reputation in the boxing hot-bed of Sheffield as he strives to emulate Ryan Rhodes's recent victory over Gary Woolcombe.
The welterweight scrap will take place at York Hall in London on Saturday, June 14.
"Watching Ryan's victory has really inspired me to beat McIntyre next month and join Ryan as a British champion," commented Brook.
"What a coup that would be for our trainer Dave Coldwell and for Sheffield's boxing scene which has taken a knock in recent months.
"This is my first shot at the British title but Ryan has been there twice now and has challenged for the world title so he is giving me great sparring and advice.
"I've been patient and waited for my chance at the British title and I'm delighted that the date has been set for June 14.
"I was absolutely gutted when McIntyre pulled out because of a 'bad back' but it has given me more incentive to give him a real hiding on the night.
"He's had some good wins over Tony Docherty and Kevin Anderson recently but he's never faced a fighter like me before."
The undercard features Londoner Anthony Small against George Katsimpas with the likes of Derek Chisora, Tommy Saunders, Eddie Cocoran and Vinny Mitchell.
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