Former IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16KOs) is still hoping to lure Floyd Mayweather Jr. (49-0, 26KOs) into the ring. After his big decision win over former four division champion Adrien Broner last June, Porter was hoping to face Mayweather in September. That opportunity never came.
Keith Thurman, the reigning WBA Welterweight World Champion, is four weeks out from his June 25 title defense against Shawn Porter and has his 20-year career in boxing on his mind heading into the crucial showdown.
Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16KOs), who previously held the IBF welterweight crown, believes a victory over WBA welterweight beltholder Keith Thurman (26-0, 22KOs) will make him the top dog at 147-pounds.
Former IBF world welterweight champion Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16KOs) will be looking to punish and break down the body of WBA welterweight beltholder Keith THurman (26-0, 22KOs).
Former three division world champion 'Sugar' Shane Mosley was one win away from another world title shot opportunity. The World Boxing Association made Mosley's clash with David Avanesyan a final eliminator with a guaranteed welterweight title shot.
Last night WBA interim welterweight champion David Avanesyan retained his title with an unanimous decision victory over former three division champion Shane Mosley. The bout took place in Glendale, Ariz and was televised by CBS Sports Network.
WBA interim welterweight champion David Avanesyan (21-1-1) is very confident heading into his fight against Shane Mosley (49-9-1). The fight takes place Saturday night at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. and will be broadcast by CBS Sports.
International Boxing Hall of Fame member Roberto Duran is very impressed with the work that former three division world champion Shane Mosley (49-9-1) has put in for his fight Saturday night against WBA interim welterweight champion David Avanesyan (21-1-1).
WBA President Gilberto Mendoza Jr. recently made an interesting announcement in regards to the welterweight division.
BROOKLYN - Former welterweight world champion Shawn Porter hosted a special celebrity sparring session with TV and Radio personality Charlamagne Tha God at Gleason's Gym on Wednesday afternoon in an event open to the media and public.