Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook was a professional boxing match contested on August 16, 2014, for the IBF welterweight championship.
[2] Shawn Porter had won his world title by defeating Devon Alexander on December 7, 2013.
Although he had been rated as the number 1 contender for nearly two years, many boxing experts questioned his previous opposition, and felt Porter would be too big a step up.
[4] Despite being a heavy underdog, Brook boxed well against Porter, and collected the victory via a majority decision.
Brook: 441 Thrown, 158 Landed, 36% Connect Rate Porter: 626 Thrown, 154 Landed, 25% Connect Rate Brook stated he was confident he had won the fight afterwards, whilst Porter said he felt he was "still the champion."