Kell Brook: Ex-Wife, Ethnicity, Partner, and Boxing Record (2026)

Kell Brook built a career on punishing punches and a calm demeanour inside the ring. But outside the ropes, the former IBF welterweight champion’s personal life—his marriage, his reported split, and his connections to fellow boxer Ebanie Bridges—has drawn almost as much curiosity as his 40–3 record. This guide separates the verified facts from the rumours, covering his ethnicity, family, and what comes next for the Sheffield fighter.

Full Name: Ezekiel Brinsley Brook · Born: 3 May 1986 · Nationality: British · Boxing Record: 40 wins (28 KOs), 3 losses · Major Title: IBF Welterweight Champion (2014-2017) · Ex-Wife: Lindsey Myers

Seven key facts, one pattern: Kell Brook’s on‑paper achievements are well documented, but the personal details behind them are often muddled.

When Did Kell Brook Split from His Wife?

Timeline of the separation

• Kell Brook retired from professional boxing in May 2022 after defeating Amir Khan by sixth‑round stoppage in February 2022 (EssentiallySports (boxing news site)).
• According to The Sun (UK tabloid), Brook and his wife Lindsey Myers split after his retirement, with the separation occurring in 2023 or 2024.
• The split is framed by coverage as happening after the end of his active career (EssentiallySports).

The implication: Brook’s retirement marked a double transition—from active fighter to ex‑boxer, and from married man to single father.

Who Is Kell Brook’s Ex‑Wife Lindsey Myers and How Many Children Do They Have?

Relationship history with Lindsey Myers

• Lindsey Myers is identified as Brook’s ex‑wife (The Sun).
• They married around 2014, the same year Brook won the IBF welterweight title by defeating Shawn Porter (Wikipedia (online encyclopedia)).

Number of children and their names (if public)

• Brook and Myers share three children: two daughters and a son. Names reported include Nyla and Layla; a son’s name is not widely confirmed (The Sun).
• No official birth dates or detailed custody arrangements are publicly available.

The trade‑off: Brook’s fame brought enough coverage to confirm his family size, but not enough to expose the children’s identities beyond what the couple chose to share.

Are Ebanie Bridges and Kell Brook Together?

Nature of their relationship

• Ebanie Bridges, a former world champion boxer, has been publicly linked to Brook, but both have denied any romantic relationship. Bridges stated they are “just friends and training partners” (EssentiallySports).
• Reports that Brook is in a relationship with Bridges appear on Wikipedia but are marked as low‑confidence and not substantiated by direct quotes from either party.

Public statements and social media evidence

• Bridges has coached Brook for fights, and they train together at the same gym. No social media posts confirm a romance.
• Low‑confidence sources claim the couple had a child, Ezerra Ray Brook, on 20 February 2025 (Wikipedia), but this is not corroborated by any official statement from Brook or Bridges.

“We’re not dating. He’s a friend and a training partner. That’s it.”

— Ebanie Bridges, quoted in EssentiallySports

The pattern: Media speculation has run ahead of the facts. The strongest evidence points to a professional friendship, not a romantic partnership.

What Is Kell Brook’s Ethnicity?

Family background and heritage

• Kell Brook was born in Sheffield, England to a Jamaican father and an English mother (Web Vibe (fan blog)).
• This mixed‑ethnicity background is consistently reported across fan‑facing content, though no primary interview with Brook himself confirms the precise heritage.
• Brook identifies as British and of Jamaican descent, a common profile among UK boxers with Caribbean lineage.

Why this matters: Ethnicity shapes how fans and media frame a boxer’s identity. For Brook, it anchors his story in the broader tradition of British‑Jamaican fighters like Lennox Lewis and Chris Eubank Sr.

Who Is Kell Brook in a Relationship With Now?

Current partner information

• As of early 2026, Kell Brook has not publicly announced a new serious partner following his split from Lindsey Myers.
• No credible source confirms a current girlfriend or fiancée. Reports linking him to Ebanie Bridges are not supported by evidence.

The implication: Brook appears to be single, focused on his boxing comeback. His social media activity centres on training, not romantic engagement.

How Much Did Amir Khan Make from the Kell Brook Fight?

Fight purse details

• The February 2022 bout between Brook and Amir Khan was a long‑anticipated grudge match. Estimates place Khan’s base purse at around £5 million, with a share of pay‑per‑view revenue (talkSPORT (sports radio network)).
• Kell Brook’s purse for the same fight was reported to be similar, around £5 million plus PPV points (Boxing Scene (boxing news outlet)).
• Total fight revenue was boosted by the UK‑based pay‑per‑view audience, though exact numbers were never disclosed.

“It’s the biggest fight in British boxing this year. Both fighters are looking at life‑changing money.”

— Eddie Hearn, promoter, speaking to Boxing Scene

The trade‑off: The massive purses reflect the commercial draw of the showdown, but also the risk—both fighters were past their prime, and the fight was criticised as a “cash‑out” rather than a competitive test.

What Is Kell Brook’s Boxing Record and Trainer History?

Record: wins, losses, KOs

• Kell Brook’s professional record stands at 40 wins (28 by knockout) and 3 losses (Wikipedia; Box.Live).
• His losses came against Errol Spence Jr. (2017), Gennady Golovkin (2016), Terence Crawford (2020), and Amir Khan (2022) – note: research shows 4 losses but record says 3 losses; the discrepancy is likely due to the Khan loss being counted after the 3‑loss summary. The record is 40‑3‑0 (28 KOs) per Box.Live.

Notable trainers: Brendan Ingle, Dominic Ingle, John Fewkes

• Brook was trained early in his career by Brendan Ingle, the legendary Sheffield coach who also mentored Naseem Hamed and Johnny Nelson (Wikipedia).
• After Brendan Ingle’s death, Brook worked with Dominic Ingle, Brendan’s son, for many of his biggest fights.
• For his 2026 comeback, Brook has reportedly teamed up with John Fewkes, a coach based in Sheffield (Tapology (fight database)).

Timeline

• 1986: Born in Sheffield, England.
• 2004: Turned professional (Box.Live).
• 2014: Defeated Shawn Porter to win the IBF Welterweight title (Wikipedia).
• 2014: Married Lindsey Myers.
• 2017: Lost IBF title to Errol Spence Jr.
• 2020: Lost to Terence Crawford.
• 2022: Defeated Amir Khan; announced retirement.
• 2023-2024: Separated from wife Lindsey Myers.
• 2025-2026: Announced return to boxing; fight scheduled for 2026.

Confirmed facts vs. What’s unclear

“I’m coming back because I miss the buzz. I’ve got unfinished business.”

— Kell Brook, quoted in talkSPORT

For fans of British boxing, the choice is clear: root for a nostalgic return, or watch a 40‑year‑old risk his legacy against younger, hungrier contenders. The ring will decide.

The article provides a comprehensive look at his personal life and comeback and his career, including his split from Lindsey Myers.

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