Promoter Eddie Hearn believes that Kell Brook will have to be at his best to successfully defend his IBF welterweight title against Jo Jo Dan on Saturday night.

Brook is favourite to prevail against the Romanian, but with the fight being the Sheffield boxer's first since being stabbed in his left thigh in September, Hearn is predicting a tough encounter for the 28-year-old.

Hearn told Sky Sports News: "This is going to be a tough fight. Jo Jo Dan is bang up for this because this is his chance to become world champion. We know that he has a great engine and that he is durable, even though we know he isn't as skilful as Kell.

"There's been a lot on Kell Brook's plate. On paper, we are looking for a devastating performance from Kell but this is not going to be an easy fight. This is high-stakes boxing in the welterweight division."

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