According to Dan Raafel of espn.com, Welterweigt contenders Kell Brook and Vyscheslav Sanchenko on October 26th in Sheffield, England.
“It’s a tough task, but I’m very excited,” Brook said. “Anyone who stops Ricky Hatton is a dangerous fighter and one that I will take very seriously, so I can’t wait to get in there and train very hard to put on a good show for my fans in Sheffield. He’s been a world champion, been there and done it, so he will be out to prove that he’s worthy of another crack at being on top of the world.
“I really get up for it when I box in Sheffield. It’ll be packed to the rafters and they are really passionate fans, so I can’t wait to be back in my arena, in a big fight that will take me closer to a world title shot. I’m on the doorstep of a world title, and I’m ready to show I have what it takes to win it.”
“I’m delighted to make this fight and feel it’s the perfect fight for Kell at this time,” said Brook’s promoter Eddie Hearn. “It’s without a doubt his sternest test yet, and Senchenko brings credibility as a former world titleholder and mass appeal [in England] after his KO win over Ricky Hatton. We are going to put on a special show in Sheffield, and the atmosphere will be electric.”
