Edge of Glory – Kell Brook Vs Carson Jones

The Special One returns to Motorpoint Arena tomorrow night, Saturday the 7th July.

Jones, 25 years old from Oklahoma has won his last eight fights inside the distance, and currently holds the USBA welterweight title, which he defended for the second time in April with a seventh round stoppage over Allen Conyers in his hometown, the 34th win and the 24th by KO.

“It’s a step-up in class again and one that I’m truly ready for,” said Brook. “Jones is experienced for his age and has been avoided, but I want a World title shot and in order to get it, I need to go through him.

“The Hatton night just blew my mind. It was the biggest crowd I’ve ever fought in front of and they were all there for me. That’s a very special feeling and I cannot wait to experience it again.”

- The tense weigh-in at Sheffield Winter Gardens, 06/07/12

Jones is ranked at number three by the IBF – two spots above Brook – and the stakes couldn’t be higher as the victor would move into pole position to fight for the IBF Welterweight Championship Title.

“Basically Kell Brook is the last person standing in my way to fight for a World title,” said Jones. “He will have to kill me to beat me because I have worked too hard to let anyone stop me from reaching my dream.

“It does not matter if the fight is here, there or in Zimbabwe. I have made a living going to other people’s hometowns and knocking them out and this will be no exception. Kell Brook needs to be afraid, very afraid, because his fans are going to see him put to sleep on July 7.”

The packed card for the night  includes:-

5.40pm Jordan Gill v Kristain Laight

6pm Sam O'Maison v Johnny Greaves

6.25pm Ryan Taylor v Ibrar Riyaz

6.55pm Scotty Cardle v Karoly Lakatos

7.25pm Lee Purdy v Chris Johnson

8.10pm Gavin Rees v Derry Matthews

9pm Kell Brook v Carson Jones

9.45pm Kerry Hope v Proksa -Kal Yafai

10.20pm Ryan Aston v Valentine

10.50pm Rocky Fielding v Ferenc Hafner

11.20pm Rhys Roberts v Davies

Travel announcement from Motorpoint Arena. 5th July:- Access along Brightside Lane is severely restricted due to a collapsed man hole and ongoing sewage works, we suggest you find an alternative route or as a minimum allow extra time for your journey should this be the way you will be arriving to the Arena - for more information on directions visit our get directions page.