By Ryan Burton

BoxingScene.com recently spoke to Kenny Porter, father and trainer of former IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter, to get the latest news on his son's career.

Porter was last in the ring in August when he lost his belt via majority decision to Kell Brook.  There hasn't been any talk of a rematch and the elder Porter said that is because there is zero interest on Brook's side.

"Of course we would want a rematch but you don't hear us asking for one because they aren't interested. There is no interest on their side so there isn't a chance of that fight happening right now," Porter stated.

Porter said that they were hoping to be back in the ring in December but that there aren't any tv dates available so Shawn will return in January.

"Shawn is in great shape. He sparred 10 rounds on Thursday then threw 500 punches on the mitts. He swims twice a week, runs track, does yoga, plays basketball.  He stays in shape. We both believe in being in shape and not just in training camp but all of the time to be healthy.

"We hoped to fight in December but there aren't any dates left so Shawn will be back in January on the west coast most likely in LA or Vegas," said Porter.

Kenny and his son recently met with Shawn's advisor Al Haymon to outline their plan for next year. Kenny said they have a list of fighters they want to fight but that he couldn't reveal any names yet.

"We have some names we are looking at. All of these guys have at least 25 wins and no more than three losses. We will have a quality opponent. I can't say a name yet because a lot can change before the fight is announced.  2015 is going to be a big year for Shawn," Porter told BoxingScene.com. 

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