Brook just inside limit

Last Updated: October 25, 2013 1:57pm

Kell Brook: Came in just under the limit for his clash with SenchenkoKell Brook and Vycheslav Senchenko both came in just under the limit at the weigh-in ahead of their IBF welterweight world title eliminator in Sheffield on Saturday night.

Former world champion Senchenko took to the scales first and was an ounce under the 147-pound limit, while Brook – who looked in superb condition – was also just an ounce or two under.

The undefeated Englishman insisted he was delighted with the way his preparations had gone and was now determined to seize his chance after seeing a shot at Devon Alexander’s world title cancelled after injury problems earlier in the year.

Indeed, with American audiences watching his progress on Saturday, Brook promises to deliver a knock-out of his durable 36-year-old Ukrainian opponent.

“I can tell that he (Senchenko) wants it, I know that I’m in for a tough fight. I know that he’s trained and he’s ready for it,” Brook told Sky Sports. “I’m just happy with how I’ve prepared, I’m ready for war.

“Obviously after the injury, the setback it made me look at myself. It’s reignited myself, it’s given me the drive.

“He’s tall, he uses his range well. He’s been there, he’s got the t-shirt, he’s been a champion and boxed at that level, so I expect him to box out of his skin. He’s a great champion so he’s going to give it his all.

“I’ve definitely got to go for a knockout. I’ve trained hard for it… I’ve got myself in great condition and you could see today on the scales I’m ready for whatever needs to be done.

“He’s taller than me so he’s going to get chopped down like a tree baby, I’m coming for him!”

Kell Brook could be forgiven for feeling like he’s stuck in his own version of Groundhog Day.

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Brook just inside limit