Brook vs Ion

Who won Brook vs Ion?

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

The scorecards were announced as 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

Kell Brook stepped into the ring with an undefeated record of 33 wins, zero loses and 0  draws, 22 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

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

The stats suggested Brook had advantage in power over Ion, with a 67% knock out percentage over Ion's 53%.

Kell Brook was the younger man by 4 years, at 37 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 less fights, and made his debut in 2004, 4 months later than Ion, whose first professional fight was in 2004. He had fought 13 less professional rounds, 226 to Ion's 239.

Activity check

Brook's last 2 fights had come over a period of 9 years, 2 months and 23 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 4 years, 7 months and 12 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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