Kell Brook: 'Hector Saldiva will be tough'

Kell Brook has promised that he will "excite the fans" when he comes up against Hector Saldiva on Saturday night.

Brook and Saldiva square off at Sheffield's Motorpoint Arena knowing that the victor is guaranteed a world title bout, and Brook has acknowledged that he is expecting a tough test against the experienced Argentine boxer, who has won 41 of his 43 fights.

Brook said: "Saldiva is no walkover and it is going to be very tough.

"I wouldn't want it any other way. I want to excite the fans and they are going to go home with a smile on their face."

The 26-year-old is currently unbeaten in 28 fights.