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Kell Brook planning March return

IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook reveals that he is on course to make his first title defence in Sheffield in March.

British welterweight Kell Brook has revealed that he has returned to training after being stabbed in the leg in September.

The Sheffield fighter recorded a points victory over Shawn Porter in California to win the IBF title but his celebrations were cut short when he was stabbed during a holiday in Tenerife.

However, after three months of rehabilitation, Brook is nearing a return to full training as he looks to make his first title defence in his home city at the start of March.

The 28-year-old told Ringside: "I'm training really well. I'm back doing what I love and I am around 16 weeks away from a fight. I'm looking at getting back in March and I am looking at that world title defence in Sheffield.

"I'm back, I'm smiling and I'm healthy. I'm moving forward and I just can't wait to get back in that ring and give the fans in England a brilliant, brilliant fight."

Brook is expected to face either Ionut Dan Ion or Kevin Bizier, who will fight to become mandatory challenger in Canada on December 19.

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