LAS VEGAS -- Going into his fourth WBO welterweight title defense on Saturday, Terence Crawford was supposed to be a quicker, better boxer than Kell Brook. He was clearly the more powerful puncher, as well.
Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) scored a highlight-reel knockout over Brook (39-3, 27 KOs) at the 1:14 mark of the fourth round, inside the MGM Grand. Crawford was noticeably patient the first three rounds of the fight, switching stances and feeling Brook out. When he did elect to move forward, the knockout came quick and in devastating fashion, as he nearly knocked Brook through the ropes with a short, lead right hand.