Terence Crawford vs Kell Brook : Early Analysis and Prediction

]The WBO welterweight champion Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is reportedly set to defend his title against the former IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook. The bout is being targeted for 14th November this year, with a deal currently underway. Although it will be a while before the fight takes place, here is an early prediction of how it might play out given both the fighters’ current status.

Terence Crawford (36-0, 27 KOs) is one of the top pound-for-pound boxers on the planet. Going into this about against Brook (39-2, 27 KOs), he will look to return with a bang.

Initially, Crawford was booked to face another undefeated American welterweight champion, Errol Spence Jr. However, a car crash would sideline Spence for a while. Now, he will fight Danny Garcia after making a full recovery.

Hence, Crawford will defend his title for the fourth time against the best possible opponent, Kell Brook.

How is the bout between Terence Crawford and Kell Brook most likely to go?

With exceptional hand speed, movement, and counter-punching abilities, Crawford will have a definite advantage in the ring. Though Brook is one of the best boxers of the present generation, his fights with Gennadiy Golovkin and Spence Jr, where he broke his orbital bone back-to-back, made him become a shell of his former self.

Crawford’s ability to switch stances easily helps him adjust and neutralize his opponent’s game. Furthermore, as Brook is strictly an orthodox fighter, he will have to come prepared for this. Throughout the bout, Brook’s damaged orbital might play a factor in his performance, should it get injured again.

The WBO welterweight champion is coming off a ninth-round TKO win over Egidijus Kavaliauskas. Meanwhile, Brook, is on a three-fight winning streak, coming off a seventh-round TKO win over American Mark DeLuca.

Though questions regarding Crawford’s resume and his level of competition have arisen time and time again, he will definitely be the favorite going into this bout. While Brook might be his toughest opponent to date, there isn’t much of a chance of an upset.

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