Kell Brook to defend IBF welterweight title against Kevin Bizier in Sheffield

Brook, who last fought in May when he stopped British rival Frankie Gavin in the second defence of his crown, pulled out of a bout with rugged Argentinian Diego Chaves three months ago due to a rib injury.

However, the unbeaten Sheffield fighter insists he is now fully fit to take on Bizier (25-2 17KO wins) - a bout that will do little to whet the appetite given the 31-year-old Canadian has twice lost to Jo Jo Dan, who was stopped by Brook in four rounds last year.

Brook (35-0, 24KO wins) said: “While I was gutted to miss out on fighting in October, I’ve fully recovered from the injury and feel stronger than ever.

“I’ve been working hard in the gym and working on new things, and I cannot wait to put on another explosive performance for my hometown fans and prove I am the best 147-pound fighter on the planet.”

On the same bill, Olympic champion Luke Campbell will have his first fight since losing his unbeaten record to Yvan Mendy in December.

Meanwhile, Brook’s hopes of a summer showdown with Amir Khan may be scuppered after his 147lb rival said he wishes to fight the winner of Saturday’s showdown between Danny Garcia and Robert Guerrero for the WBC title.

Brook has coveted a fight with Khan since becoming world champion when he defeated Shawn Porter in August 2014, and there had been hopes the pair would finally square off at Wembley in June, but Khan seems keen to avenge his 2012 defeat to Garcia, who is favourite to beat Guerrero at the Staples Center in Los Angeles this weekend.

Khan said in a video posted on his Facebook page: “I’ve got a few options. Danny Garcia is fighting for the WBC title and I think I’ll get my chance to win the title against him and have that re-match which I’ve been looking forward to for a long, long time.

“So hopefully the Danny Garcia re-match is a fight that can happen this summer, if he wins that is. The winner of Garcia and Guerrero, I’ll fight the winner.”