Brookes Wants British Title for Brother's Memory

[Wake up call]

Hi all

A few of you will know Stuart and what he's been through. He's a top fella and I'm sure you'll all wish him the best in his come back.


By Andrew Wake: Unbeaten middleweight Stuart Brookes is determined to win the British title and dedicate it to the memory of his brother Scott.

The Mexborough-born brothers set off on their fistic journey together as children and both had bright futures ahead of them until tragedy struck in 2008 when Scott died, aged just 20, in a road accident.

Naturally, Stuart took time away from the sport to mourn his sibling's passing but now, after an absence of more than three years, he’s keen to return to action and win that coveted Lonsdale belt the pair of them used to enthuse over when talking about their hopes and aspirations.

“I’ve got my eye on that British title. If I can win that, even if I don’t go on to do anything else in boxing, I’ll be happy,” Brookes, 11 – 0 (3 KOs), told SecondsOut.

“Without sounding cruel, what’s happened has made me more hungry. I want to do it not just for me, but also for Scott. I want to try and finish off what me and Scott started when we were kids.

“Eric Walker, my old amateur trainer, also passed away recently so I’d like to dedicate it to him as well.”

“In the three years I was away I wanted to box but I knew my head wasn’t right for it. I’ve been in a dark place for a long time and I needed to sort things out with my family before I could box again.

“But my family is happy now, I’m happy, I’ve settled with my girlfriend and had a baby and got a house. I just feel more ready to get back to it now.”

Brookes’ story has eerie similarities to that of Darren Barker, who lost his younger brother Gary in 2006 and vowed to win titles in his honour. This weekend he challenges middleweight great Sergio Martinez in Atlantic City.

“It’s an inspiration to look at what he’s done,” Stuart stated. “He’s gone on to fight for a world title now and I could be in the same position. I wish him all the best.

“When you’ve been through things like that you don’t want to be back in training and punishing yourself so he’s done well to come through it and I can relate to that.”

Brookes has teamed up with South Yorkshire training duo Dave Hulley and Stefy Bull for his return to the ring in November and sees them as the perfect pair to guide him to the top, like they have British, European and Commonwealth bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell.

“I’ve known Stefy and Dave for a long time. When I was 15 I used to do a bit of sparring with Stefy and he used to give me black eyes (laughs) and now he’s training me.

“They’ve got a good set up and I feel settled. The gym is buzzing all the time and this is the place for me to bounce back.


“I think my first fight will be the hardest but once I’ve shaken the cobwebs off, I’ll be at home again.”

He added: “I won the British Masters title and boxed in Las Vegas. They were good times and I want them times back. It’s been three years and it’s time to start again.”

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[dhb-raging bull]

the gym is buzzing at the minute all the lads cant wait to get in and do the business there all good kids who can go on to something stefy an dave have got a good setup and from what i see all lads are happy to be with them in the mexborough based gym... lets hope stuart can achieve his goal hes a good lad and a top boxer he will be up and running again as soon as he gets the cobwebbs shaken off.

from what i have heard there arent to many tickets left for this show all the ring side as been sold so its looking like its going to be a packed house and with all the lads that are on the show being in the same camp it will be a good strong support for stuart even though hes done a load of tickets on his own also on the show is undeafeted gavin mcdonnell, undeafted tommy coward, undefeated charlie thompson, and two amateurs you might be familiar with making there pro debut are connor nixon and andrew townend

[Counter-puncher]

Bull seems to be carving a nice little niche for himself as a trainer. good, he always came across as a good bloke

[big lennox]

Steffy is a lovely bloke.He reads fights so well and he gets the best out of people.I think he will enjoy a very good career as a trainer. I wish Brookes well.He is with the right team to achieve his goal of being British Champion and more.

[twenty six]

Best of luck, Stuart, my heart goes out to you following the tragic incident with Scott.
I can't believe it's been 3 years out of the ring.
Many in the people's republic of South Yorkshire will be wishing you all the best with the comeback.

[dhb-raging bull]

Best of luck, Stuart, my heart goes out to you following the tragic incident with Mark.
I can't believe it's been 3 years out of the ring.
Many in the people's republic of South Yorkshire will be wishing you all the best with the comeback.

A think you mean Scott mate not Mark

[twenty six]

Sorry pal - I'm havin a bad day and dimentia has set in !
I'll amend the post.

[twenty six]

DHB - What's the address fo the gym mate ?
Working just down he road at the moment in Swinton, if ok might call in.
Hearing good things about your set up mate - keep up the good work.

[fightacademy]

DHB - What's the address fo the gym mate ?
Working just down he road at the moment in Swinton, if ok might call in.
Hearing good things about your set up mate - keep up the good work.

My Gym in in Mexborough 2 Swinton Rd S64 9JB
the old Empress Ballrooms at the side of the gym i also have a Boxing/Sports shop you would be very welcome to pop
in for a look round or even have a session in the gym
We have 3 rings in our gym 22ft 18ft and a 16ft and a good 15 bags i am open to the public so people are welcome
i even have 2 sessions a week open to the public to come train with the pros incl Jamie Mcdonnell there on a Tuesdy n Thursdy
6pm til 7pm

Cheers Stefy

[dhb-raging bull]

DHB - What's the address fo the gym mate ?
Working just down he road at the moment in Swinton, if ok might call in.
Hearing good things about your set up mate - keep up the good work.

I just go to the boxercise classes on a Tuesday and Thursday mate it's a good set up try and get down for one stefy does a good job with them