Gennady Golovkin vs Kell Brook: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?
Everything you need to know about middleweight title fight at the O2 Arena
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Your support makes all the difference.The biggest night of Kell Brook's career to date comes on Saturday when he moves up two weight divisions to take on the feared world middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin.
In what promises to be the highlight of the British boxing calendar, Sheffield’s undefeated ‘Special K’ will attempt to pull off a monumental upset against his Kazakh opponent.
Golovkin, a devastating puncher rated by many as the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter, comes into the bout off the back of 22 straight knock-out wins.
He, too, is undefeated and the fight's overwhelming favourite.
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When and where is the fight?
Gennady Golovkin and Kell Brook’s world middleweight bout will take place at the O2 Arena on 10 September.
What time will it start?
The first fights of the night start from 7.00pm, with the main event expected to begin some time between 10.00pm and 10.30pm.
Where can I watch it?
The whole card will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office and can be ordered by viewers for £16.95.
Alternatively, you can keep up to date on the bout with The Independent's live blog.
Who’s on the undercard?
Lee Haskins vs Stuart Hall
IBF bantamweight title
Callum Smith vs Norbert Nemesapati
12 rounds, super-middleweight
John Riel Casimero vs Charlie Edwards
IBF flyweight title
Martin J Ward vs Andy Townend
British super-featherweight title
Paul Smith vs TBC
6 rounds, super-middleweight
Conor Benn vs Silvije Kebet
4 rounds, super-lightweight
What are their records?
Wins, wins by knockout, draws, losses
Golovkin: W35 KO32 D0 L0
Brook: W36 KO 25 D0 L0
Who will win?
What belts are on the line?
Golovkin’s WBC and IBF world middleweight belts will be on offer to Brook, but the Kazakh’s WBA title will not be contested.
The body refused to sanction the bout due to concerns over Brook's jump up two weight classes.
What are they saying?
Golovkin: "I have a different plan and a more serious plan. Kell is a great fighter and I respect him. He's an undefeated champion from the UK with a great record. I understand it's not an easy fight for us so I'm more serious and more focused."
Brook: “I feel strong; I feel like I’ve never felt before. I’ve grown and put muscle on. I’ve been draining myself to make 147 for years. I feel more natural, more comfortable at this weight. I’m going to be a monster and surprise everybody when they see me and Golovkin at the weigh-in.”
What are the odds?
Golovkin: 1/7
Brook: 9/2
Golovkin by KO: 1/4
Golovkin by decision: 6/1
Brook by KO: 9/1
Brook by decision: 12/1
Draw: 33/1
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