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IBF world champion Kell Brook stabbed in the leg in Tenerife IBF world champion Kell Brook stabbed in the leg in Tenerife
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IBF world champion Kell Brook is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed in the leg during a holiday visit to Tenerife.IBF world champion Kell Brook is recovering in hospital after he was stabbed in the leg during a holiday visit to Tenerife.
Brook, 28, from Sheffield, is in a stable condition, according to his promoters Matchroom. Brook, 28, from Sheffield, is in a "stable condition", according to his promoters Matchroom.
The altercation is believed to have taken place this morning at 6am, and the boxer suffered the injuries to his left leg and a cut to one arm. No arrests have been made.The altercation is believed to have taken place this morning at 6am, and the boxer suffered the injuries to his left leg and a cut to one arm. No arrests have been made.
A spokeswoman for Spain's Guardia Civil said Brook was stabbed in the left leg at Golf del Sur in San Miguel de Abona and "lost a lot of blood".A spokeswoman for Spain's Guardia Civil said Brook was stabbed in the left leg at Golf del Sur in San Miguel de Abona and "lost a lot of blood".
She told the Press Association: "This morning a 28-year-old British man was stabbed at Golf del Sur in San Miguel de Abona.She told the Press Association: "This morning a 28-year-old British man was stabbed at Golf del Sur in San Miguel de Abona.
"He was stabbed in the left leg and is hospitalized. He lost a lot of blood."He was stabbed in the left leg and is hospitalized. He lost a lot of blood.
"There are no arrests at this time and the Guardia Civil are investigating.""There are no arrests at this time and the Guardia Civil are investigating."
Brook won his first world title last month after he defeated Shawn Porter via a majority decision in California. Brook won his first world title last month after he defeated Shawn Porter via a majority decision in California to claim the welterweight strap.
The incident follows former European champion Jamie Moore being shot while on holiday in Marbella in August. The incident follows former European champion Jamie Moore being shot in Marbella in August.
Speaking to Sky Sports News, Moore said: "It's shocking to be honest. All I can say is I hope for a safe recovery. It's a bit scary to be honest, I just hope he is ok."Speaking to Sky Sports News, Moore said: "It's shocking to be honest. All I can say is I hope for a safe recovery. It's a bit scary to be honest, I just hope he is ok."