Magnificent Seven: Kell Brook stops Michael Jennings on a cut in five

by Scott Christ on Sep 18, 2010 3:58 PM EDT in Boxing Results and Post-Fight Analysis

Kell Brook got a win over Michael Jennings today, but it wasn't to the liking of many. (Photo by John Gichigi/Getty Images)

We didn't get to learn anything new about British welterweight prospect Kell Brook today, as he stopped domestic rival Michael Jennings in the fifth round on a sudden cut.

Brook (22-0, 15 KO) didn't look at his best in this one. Bad Left Hook had it even at two rounds apiece through four, but Brook started opening up his offense early in the fifth. A glancing left hand caused the cut, and the fight was stopped just moments later when the referee took Jennings to the corner.

It's a big disappointment for those who were waiting on this fight for the last year. It was delayed multiple times, and not only was there little action, but the stoppage was simply too bad for everyone involved. Brook doesn't get the experience he was expected to because the fight had barely even started, and Jennings (36-3, 17 KO) was presenting him with some new challenges, if nothing terribly troubling.

The heavyweight rematch between British titlist Derek Chisora and Sam Sexton is coming up next, and our live coverage continues here.

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I'm Stilll.

waiting on that big performance,Kell.
I know it’s coming……..

by Matt Mosley on Sep 18, 2010 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Hopefully

by Matt Mosley on Sep 18, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Rewatching

the fight today i thought Kell looked pretty good and was hardly even touched with anything substancial by Jennings.
It was unfolding pretty much how i thought it would with Jennings’ using his experience to stay in there but you only had to look at Jennings’ marked up face(besides the cut)to see that Kell was the one doing the damage.
Jennings’ trainer pulled him out,not the ref or the doctor.I think he knew the writing was on the wall,cut or no cut.

by Matt Mosley on Sep 19, 2010 11:16 AM EDT reply actions

And Jennings never complained at the stoppage.

by Matt Mosley on Sep 19, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed Matt

Jennings didn’t utter a word of complaint that I saw . He appeared quite happy to end it there .
Writing / wall – yes mate .
I’ve always liked Jennings though , a good guy who just doesn’t have enough to be world class .

Disarm you with a smile ....

by Sir Jack Daniels on Sep 19, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions