By Iftisaam Khan: If you want to see grit determination and desire look no further than last night with the match between IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and challenger Kell “Special K” Brook at the O2 Arena in London, England.
Going into the fight with a perfect record (36-36- 0), Brook was looking to achieve the unthinkable against the most feared fighter on the planet. In front of a packed house at the O2 arena- the stage was set. There was no going back.
As the fight started, the fighter from Sheffield showed just why he’s called the ‘Special One’ with a flurry of successful shots, he made a stern statement to the Kazakh – he was in for a real fight.
As the fight went on Triple G was looking more comfortable, with Kell being forced to sustain the full brunt of his power- taking numerous blows to the head. Moving into the 5th round the crowd could sense the fight was inevitably coming to a conclusion with Brook on the receiving end of brutal combination up against the ropes. Not being able to take further punishment, his trainer Dom Ingle waved the white towel. His brave effort into the unknown was over.
Leaving the ring brook certainly took many positives from the whole event, being able to last 5 rounds with the GGG was an achievement in itself, with many doubting his ability to withstand the brutal power of Golovkin for so long. The Special One’s display certainly entertained the viewers from around the world something which is no mean feat. He left a proud man that’s for sure.
Looking to the future there are many possibilities for the 30-year-old fighter. A domestic super clash against Amir Khan, who also is coming back off a loss would certainly capture the imagination of the public with a certain animosity between the pair. Many have regarded that Khan has been eager to avoid a domestic clash with Brook, with his performance last night don’t be surprised for that to carry on for a while.
With the looming clash between Liam Smith and Canelo Alvarez there comes another opportunity to fight the best. With a chance at fighting the winner between the two; the road ahead certainly looks like bright for the Sheffield star.
While as for Triple G, the unified Middleweight champion will have plenty of options with many fighter’s eager for a chance to trade blows with one of the most dangerous fighters in the world. Chris Eubank Jnr was very vocal of his desire to fight the Kazakh. Having not signed the paperwork the fight didn’t materialize leaving Eubank ruing his missed opportunity; allowing the special One to jump the queue. This time Eubank’s team know they must act rather quick if they’re really serious.