Brook vs Rabchenko: Kell Brook comeback is live on Sky Sports
Friday 23 February 2018 12:46, UK
Kell Brook returns to action in Sheffield, his hometown, in a new weight division on March 3.
The former IBF welterweight champion debuts as a super-welterweight against Sergey Rabchenko at the Sheffield Arena.
Watch the latest chapter of his career unfold live on Sky Sports Action or Main Event from 7:30pm on Saturday.
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The big fight
Brook is rebounding from two damaging defeats, to Gennady Golovkin then Errol Spence Jr, that resulted in each of his eye sockets being broken. Post-surgery he is revitalised and returning at 154lbs, the division that might suit him best.
Belarus' Rabchenko will provide a stern introduction to the new weight category - he is best-known for beating Ryan Rhodes, who comes from the same Ingle gym used by Brook. A measure of revenge may be on the cards.
What is on the line?
Brook's career, frankly. The injuries that came with his back-to-back defeats will have taken their toll, and this fight will provide insight into what Brook might go on to achieve.
A major fight with Amir Khan, who boxes live on Sky Sports in April, looms. But Brook must first impress against Rabchenko and deliver a reminder that he is still one of Britain's most talented fighters.
What else should I watch out for?
Super-bantamweight rivals Gamal Yafai and Gavin McDonnell will meet to determine which man can aspire to a world title shot.
Each of their brothers, Kal Yafai and Jamie McDonnell, are reigning world champions and this fight will crown a WBC 'international' champion, pushing them a step closer to challenging for the top prize. Gavin McDonnell narrowly fell short last year against Rey Vargas with a world title on the line.
Popular heavyweight Dave Allen will finally rematch Lenroy Thomas, a fight that has been brewing for nearly a year. Allen was outpointed by Jamaican southpaw Thomas last May with the Commonwealth title up for grabs and, after impressively sculpting a fitter physique for himself, he will receive a second chance.
How can I watch?
The Sheffield Arena card will be live on Sky Sports from 7:30pm on Saturday, but you can also follow the action via skysports.com, the Sky Sports mobile app and @SkySportsBoxing on Twitter.
Watch Brook vs Rabchenko from Sheffield, live on Saturday, March 3, on Sky Sports Main Event & Action, from 7.30pm.
