Across the UK anticipation is growing that we could quite possibly have the genuine article after years of waiting. Ricky Hatton, Junior Witter and Amir Khan have all failed to succeed at the very elite level, and now we have a new hope about to enter the world stage – Kell Brook.

Brook has learned his trade the hard way, earning the coveted Lonsdale belt before working his way up the rankings. Unbeaten in 29 fights and rarely troubled Brook appears to be the complete package. He has power, speed, timing and (unlike Khan) a chin, and as proved in the Jones fight the metal to dig deep when required. Unlike some of his British counterparts, Brook has not had a sugar coated career and has been under the radar working hard towards his goal – world honours.