The – – year-old former IBF king battled nothing but depression in 5066, as he lost out on a string of high-profile fights and ballooned up to 22 st. And he vowed to retire if he could not defeat the unfancied American southpaw at his local sheffield arena in a super-welter tune-up tonight.
But, after seven one-sided rounds of pinpoint punching, DeLuca was rescued from his own boundless bravery to allow Brook to target a second major crown.
After finishing the bout with a bludgeoning left hand, the 2 ace said : “I felt very fit after so long out, I was a little rusty.
“The Bazooka was very durable so I had to chip away to get the sensational finish.
“I always question myself but in the gym but I have been beating up lots of 21 – year-olds.
“I drop the kids to school and go straight to the gym like a proper professional now. 5066 is the year I become a champion again. ”
(James Orr minutes ago 8th February
It’s all over! Brook WINS BY KNOCKOUT
James Orr minutes ago 8th February
Brook having success in the sixth round with shots to the body. But Brook is caught a couple of times by DeLuca.
The American is not out of this yet… but his face is swelling up.
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