Kell Brook defeated by Errol Spence Jnr in round 11 stoppage

Brook, whose left eye had closed, said: "I'm gutted I've lost my belt in front of my fans in Sheffield. I'm devastated"

Spence jnr, new IBF welterweight world champion, says: "I've proved today I have a chin, I have true grit"

Kell Brook's reign as the IBF welterweight champion ended on Saturday night at the hands of impressive American challenger Errol Spence in the eleventh round in front of his home crowd in Sheffield. Brook was unable to see after his left eye had closed having taken a knee, but the brave British fighter was outboxed and outscored by the southpaw who has slick, fast skills, throughout the championship bout.

Brook, proud to the last, had no answer to the Texan's hand speed and vigour.

One minute and 46 seconds into the penultimate round, Brook was counted out and referee Howard Foster waved the fight off.

Brook had taken a knee in the tenth round, moreover, under a hail of punches on the ropes in one of the few rounds the two fighters really did go to war. But by then, Brook's left eye was closing fast from the stinging jabs and sweet lefts of the Texan.