Brook vs Ion

Who won Brook vs Ion?

Kell Brook beat Ionut Dan Ion by technical knockout in the 4th round on Saturday, March 28th, 2015, at Sheffield Arena, Sheffield.

The scorecards were announced in favor of winner Kell Brook.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Welterweight division, which meant the weight limit was 147 pounds (10.5 stone or 66.7 kg).

This contest was for the IBF welterweight championship of the world.

Brook vs Ion stats

Back in March 2015, Kell Brook stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 33 wins, zero losses, and 0  draws, 22 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Ionut Dan Ion made his way to the ring with a record of 34 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 18 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggested Brook had an advantage in power over Ion, with a 67% knockout percentage compared to Ion's 53%.

Kell Brook was the younger man by 5 years, at 29 years old.

Ion had a height advantage of 1 inch over Brook. That also extended to a 1-inch reach advantage.

Kell Brook fought out of the orthodox stance, while Ionut Dan Ion was a southpaw.

Brook was the less experienced professional fighter, having had 3 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2004, 4 months later than Ion, whose first professional fight was in 2004. He had fought 13 fewer professional rounds, totaling 226 compared to Ion's 239.

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Brook's last 2 fights had come over a period of 1 year and 13 days, which means he had been fighting approximately every 6 months and 8 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 20 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 10 rounds on average.

What were the odds on Brook vs Ion?

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