Terence Crawford vs. Kell Brook - 14 November 2020

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Brook: There's No Rehydration Clause In Contracts For Crawford Fight

“He’s come [up] from lightweight,” Brook told Boxing Scene. “I’m a natural welterweight. I’ve fought Golovkin at middleweight. I’ve boxed at light middleweight. I’m a big, strong welterweight, and I’ve had plenty of preparation to make sure that I’m coming in this fight healthy at welterweight.

“And there’s no 10-pound rehydration clause, like before with the IBF. So, basically, I weigh in and then I become a beast. I’m not saying that I’m gonna go up 30 pounds or whatever. But it’s just gonna be something in my mind I don’t need to worry about. I just need to worry about Terence. I need to worry about this fight.”

“The things I’ve had to go through in previous fights,” Brook said, “you know, getting ill and not being great with the weight and not being as fit as I should be, and I still go out and beat these guys, and [fought] the Golovkins and Errol Spences of the world. So, imagine what happens what I’m like now mentally. This is a mental game, as well as physically being fit and everything. This is the best position I’ve ever been in for a fight weight-wise, fitness-wise, and I’m just drawing confidence from that.”

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Brook recently fired an insult in Khan’s direction regarding Amir’s controversial low-blow stoppage defeat to Crawford.

He told Sky: “I’ll give it my all, I won’t be looking for no way out.”

Rather than respond bitterly, Khan told Seconds Out: “I know he’s got his hands full against Terence Crawford.

“I wish him nothing but the best, I wish Kell all the very best, go out there and put a stop to his reign. And he can do that.

“Kell’s a good fighter and I’ve always respected him.

“Look, as a Brit, we have to support our own fighters and we have to support each other.

“Even though we’ve not looked eye to eye for many years, end of the day, I am gonna be rooting for him.”

[THEBUTCH]

You'd think Brook beat Golovkin the way he bangs on about fighting GGG.

Does Brook actually realise an off form Golovkin knocked the sh1t out of him

[TheLeprechaun]

You'd think Brook beat Golovkin the way he bangs on about fighting GGG.

Does Brook actually realise an off form Golovkin knocked the sh1t out of him

It's a part of Brooks pre fight routine to act like the second coming of Sonny Liston in the intimidation department. You'd think he was the most fearsome guy in boxing. Despite all this, Terry Crawford is going to put a clinical performance on and have him quitting in the fight again.

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Watch Live: Crawford / Brook Presser Live Stream

Crawford-Brook and Joshua Franco-Andrew Moloney 2 to headline ESPN telecast starting at 10 p.m. ET – Undercard Fights on ESPN+ at 7:30 p.m. ET

Press Conference:



The knockout king of the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble, junior welterweight southpaw Elvis “The Dominican Kid” Rodriguez, hopes to put an exclamation point on his 2020 Prospect of the Year campaign.

Rodriguez will fight an opponent to be named in an eight-rounder Saturday, Nov. 14, on the world title doubleheader undercard featuring WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford against former welterweight world champion Kell Brook.

The co-main event will showcase the WBA super flyweight world title rematch between champion Joshua “El Profesor” Franco and the man he defeated to win the title, Andrew “The Monster” Moloney.

Crawford-Brook, Franco-Moloney 2, and the return of Rodriguez will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, with undercard action to stream live on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

“No prospect in boxing has shown more this year than Elvis Rodriguez, who keeps knocking out opponents in devastating fashion. It’s getting harder and harder to find people who will fight this kid,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.

“With two world title fights, plus a bunch of our top young fighters in action, Nov. 14 is a stacked card from top to bottom.”

Rodriguez (10-0-1, 10 KOs) has won all five of his 2020 bouts by stoppage, including four knockouts in three rounds or less inside the MGM Grand Bubble since July 2.

He last fought Oct. 9 and knocked out veteran Cameron Krael in three rounds, only the second time Krael had been knocked out in 37 pro bouts. The Freddie Roach-trained Rodriguez has won eight in a row since an accidental headbutt-induced technical draw in his third pro bout.

“This is going to be my fifth fight in ‘The Bubble’ and my sixth of the year. I feel grateful for the opportunities Top Rank has given me and the great effort of my team to keep me fit and ready,” Rodriguez said. “I would like to be recognized as Prospect of the Year.

"It would be a great recognition of my talent, effort, sacrifice, and discipline that I have dedicated to this sport for the last 12 years of my life. It would be a great recognition for my team and my country because I would be the first Dominican boxer named Prospect of the Year.

"Representing the Dominican flag is a source of pride for me. I am committed to bringing a world title to my country.”

In undercard action on ESPN+:

Joshua Greer Jr. (22-2-1, 12 KOs) vs. Edwin Rodriguez (11-5-1, 5 KOs)
8 Rounds, Bantamweight

Greer saw his 19-bout winning streak come to an end on June 16, when he was knocked down twice en route to a 10-round majority decision defeat to “Magic” Mike Plania. The Chicago native, who is still ranked in the top 10 by two of the major sanctioning organizations, hopes to return to form in his second Bubble appearance.

Rodriguez’s record belies his talent, as he is 3-1-1 in his last five bouts, all against previously undefeated foes. He last fought in August 2019, upsetting the then-unbeaten Saul Sanchez via 10-round split decision.

Tyler Howard (18-0, 11 KOs) vs. KeAndrae Leatherwood (22-7-1, 13 KOs)
8 Rounds, Middleweight

“Hercules” Howard, from Crossville, Tenn., returns after more than a year away from the ring. He is 4-0 with two knockouts since inking a promotional deal with Top Rank and is seeking his first stoppage since a one-round demolition of Isiah Seldon in November 2018.

Leatherwood is a 12-year pro who has fought former world champions, Andy Lee and Caleb Truax. He last boxed in December 2019 and was stopped by top prospect Christian Mbilli in eight rounds.

Raymond Muratalla (10-0, 8 KOs) vs. TBA
8/6 Rounds, Lightweight

Muratalla, from Fontana, Calif., aims for his sixth consecutive knockout win and second inside The Bubble. The younger brother of unbeaten bantamweight prospect Gabriel Muratalla, he last fought Aug. 29 and knocked out Cesar Valenzuela in the seventh round.

Duke Ragan (2-0, 1 KO) vs. TBA
4 rounds, Featherweight

Ragan, a former U.S. amateur star from Cincinnati, Ohio, made his professional debut Aug. 22 with a first-round knockout and followed that up with a decision victory over former UFC title challenger John Moraga on Oct. 3.

Vegas Larfield (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Juan Alberto Flores (2-0-1)
4 Rounds, Bantamweight

Larfield, from Brisbane, Australia, trained with Andrew and Jason Moloney for this bout and is coming off a first-round stoppage on Aug. 26 in his professional debut. Flores has won two consecutive bouts since a four-round draw in his professional debut.

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Relentless: Terence Crawford Premieres Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN



In anticipation of the Nov. 14 showdown between WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford and former welterweight world champion Kell Brook, ESPN will debut Relentless: Terence Crawford, an in-depth interview with Crawford leading up to his return to the ring. Conducted by Andre Ward, ESPN boxing analyst, former two-division world champion and 2004 U.S. Olympic gold medalist, the special airs Sunday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.

During the interview, Crawford discusses his desire to fight the other welterweight world champions, his win-at-all-costs mentality, and his legacy as a three-weight world champion and the fighter many experts regard as the pound-for-pound king.

Crawford said, “I always ask people, ‘What’s your why? Why do you do the things you do?’ Because I know mine. I’ve gotta feed my family. You’re not gonna take food off my family’s table. That’s my why. It’s my family.

“There’s nothing in this world that I can do or participate in that I don’t want to win in. If I’m gonna do it, I want to do it to win. People doubting you, everybody looking at you like you’re gonna be another nothing, so it just made me hungry.”

Relentless: Terence Crawford will be preceded by ESPN, Updating the Welterweight Division, an in-depth look at one of boxing’s most talent-rich divisions, airing at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Crawford-Brook headlines a packed card that will feature the WBA super flyweight world title rematch between champion Joshua Franco and the man he defeated to win the title, Andrew Moloney. Crawford-Brook and Franco-Moloney 2 and the return of junior welterweight knockout sensation Elvis Rodriguez will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. ET, with undercard action to stream live on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

Use the hashtags #CrawfordBrook and #FrancoMoloney2 to join the conversation on social media.

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UK start time and how to watch on TV or live stream

When and where is it?

The fight is on Saturday, 14 November, in The Bubble at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. You can expect the fight to start in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK.

Ring walks will depend on the undercard results, but you can expect them to take place after 4am, with the fight starting as late as 5am.

What TV channel is the fight on and is there a live stream option?

Premier Sports 1 is available in HD via Sky (412 & 429), Virgin TV (551 & 552) and online via the Premier Player available on app and desktop.

New subscribers to Premier Sports can sign up via the website – www.premiersports.com – from £9.99 per month.

Odds

Crawford: 1/14
Draw: 25/1
Brook: 8/1
Crawford by KO/TKO: 4/9
Crawford by points: 5/2
Brook by KO/TKO: 14/1
Brook by points: 14/1

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I hear there is a rematch clause..

[JimJim2009]

When and where is it?

It's free on youtube when you wake up the next morning with that ten quid still in your sky rocket

[MightyWarrior]

So it’s 9.99 on the player app, only if you sign for 6 months, and you can MAYBE cast that to your tv.
Or 11.99 for just a mont on app
Or 12.99 on sky platform, for just a month option

[MightyWarrior]

You tube will give you the result, although we already know that. ( Tel TKO 9 ) undercard looks meh

[JimJim2009]

You tube will give you the result, although we already know that. ( Tel TKO 9 ) undercard looks meh

I know mate but I did well recently, I just typed in Lomachenko vs Lopez full fight into youtube and watched the first one that came up, it gave me the full fight without the result in the video title, I was prepared to squint, cover the screen, turn my head sideways and cover one eye up to try to locate the right video without learning the result, and was pleasantly surprised. /060

[maverick23]

I hear there is a rematch clause..

I thought Bob didn’t do rematch clauses?!?

He’s so full of shit!

[Boxerbeetle]

You tube will give you the result, although we already know that. ( Tel TKO 9 ) undercard looks meh

I know mate but I did well recently, I just typed in Lomachenko vs Lopez full fight into youtube and watched the first one that came up, it gave me the full fight without the result in the video title, I was prepared to squint, cover the screen, turn my head sideways and cover one eye up to try to locate the right video without learning the result, and was pleasantly surprised. /060

I find the only drawback is that, as well as the obvious risk of being spoiled within the search, often you get an idea of the outcome from the length of the video. When you get one saying ‘FULL FIGHT’ and it’s only 8 minutes long, you know someone’s getting ktfo

[JimJim2009]

You tube will give you the result, although we already know that. ( Tel TKO 9 ) undercard looks meh

I know mate but I did well recently, I just typed in Lomachenko vs Lopez full fight into youtube and watched the first one that came up, it gave me the full fight without the result in the video title, I was prepared to squint, cover the screen, turn my head sideways and cover one eye up to try to locate the right video without learning the result, and was pleasantly surprised. /060

I find the only drawback is that, as well as the obvious risk of being spoiled within the search, often you get an idea of the outcome from the length of the video. When you get one saying ‘FULL FIGHT’ and it’s only 8 minutes long, you know someone’s getting ktfo

I cover the duration over with my hand mate so I don't see it. Bit of practice and you're there with it I think the uploaders are getting more considerate, with their titles etc, so it can be done, but yes definitely that has happened to me loads in the past, when the "full fight" video is like five mins long I think the full fight video for Crawford vs Brook will come in under the half hour mark, including pre and post fight stuff.

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I hear there is a rematch clause..

I thought Bob didn’t do rematch clauses?!?

He’s so full of poo!

Is that his choice though?

[maverick23]

I hear there is a rematch clause..

I thought Bob didn’t do rematch clauses?!?

He’s so full of poo!

Is that his choice though?

Who else’s choice could it be? He’s Crawford’s promoter and I don’t think Kell will be exercising a rematch clause if he loses.

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I’d love it if Kell did it

If he hadn't looked so awful in his last fight I'd say he'd have a good chance .

Looked shot to me , but I'd loved to be proved wrong .

It would be an epic upset if he did it .

[gilgamesh]

I’d love it if Kell did it

If he hadn't looked so awful in his last fight I'd say he'd have a good chance .

Looked shot to me , but I'd loved to be proved wrong .

It would be an epic upset if he did it .

Andy Ruiz beat Anthony Joshua last year. So stranger things have happened.

[rd350lc]

I’d love it if Kell did it

If he hadn't looked so awful in his last fight I'd say he'd have a good chance .

Looked shot to me , but I'd loved to be proved wrong .

It would be an epic upset if he did it .

Andy Ruiz beat Anthony Joshua last year. So stranger things have happened.

Yup, not many would have picked that one .

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I’d love it if Kell did it

Oryt Kevin Keegan..

[Ezzard]

I was thinking huge upset if Brook wins. But still not as big as Honeyghan over Curry. Makes you think.

I really hope Brook can do it. If he can make the weight and be strong I think he has enough left to give Crawford his toughest fight to date.

[rd350lc]

I’d love it if Kell did it

Oryt Kevin Keegan..

No , he'd really love it .

[MightyWarrior]

I don’t think I saw Brooks last fight I think it was a boring one from what I remember, but his chin hasn’t gone yet so he could hang in there for a good few rounds, and as we always say, he’s a big welterweight and he’s got a heavy dig on him...

I’ll probably pay for it to watch it in decent style, because 12 quid is not much at all and we should be supporting the channels backing boxing by showing it at least and giving us the option.

Still a hell of a lot cheaper than the US.

Don’t think there’s anyone beating Terence Crawford just yet, no matter who it is.

[Switch hitter]

I’d love it if Kell did it

If he hadn't looked so awful in his last fight I'd say he'd have a good chance .

Looked shot to me , but I'd loved to be proved wrong .

It would be an epic upset if he did it .

Against Deluca ?? . Thought he looked good once he found his timing.