Danny Garcia: record, next fight and profile →
Shawn Porter’s chin has been one of his greatest assets during his run as one of boxing’s best welterweights. The two losses on his record are a majority-decision defeat to Kell Brook and a close unanimous-decision loss to Keith Thurman. Danny Garcia still is confident he can become the first opponent to knock out Porter a week from Saturday night.
Danny Garcia Training Photos - Former world champion Danny Garcia hosted a media workout ahead of his world title showdown against Shawn Porter taking place Saturday, September 8 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Shawn Porter wasn’t especially impressed by Danny Garcia’s performance against Brandon Rios as he watched from a ringside seat six months ago. Porter expected a faster, sharper Garcia than the one he saw February 17 in Las Vegas. If Porter would’ve faced Rios that night, he is certain he would’ve stopped the former WBA lightweight champion earlier than the ninth round.
Shawn Porter Video Interview - Welterweight star Shawn Porter will auction off a series of items including two tickets to his welterweight world title showdown against Danny Garcia Saturday, September 8 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Danny Garcia Training Camp Photos Gallery - Former world champions Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter are only a few short weeks away from their showdown for the vacant WBC Welterweight World Championship Saturday, September 8 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™. (Photos by Ryan Hafey).
Danny Garcia is well aware of Shawn Porter’s reputation. The rugged Porter typically makes fights rough for his opponents, most of whom complain Porter gets away with using his head when they’re working inside. Andre Berto and Adrian Granados, the last two opponents Porter defeated, both have criticized Porter for head-butting them during those fights.
Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter both want a rematch with Keith Thurman. He is the natural next opponent for the winner of their September 8 bout for the WBC welterweight title Thurman gave up late in April. Garcia isn’t sure, however, if Thurman still possesses the desire that made him an elite fighter.
By Lyle Fitzsimmons - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Shawn Porter. The sweet spot between the onset of training camp and the arrival of fight night that means the final stages of fine-tuning for an opponent – in this case, fellow former welterweight title claimant Danny Garcia – has arrived at last. Porter calls i...
"Showtime" Shawn Porter is eager to get in the ring with with fellow former world champion Danny "Swift" Garcia. They will battle for the vacant WBC welterweight world championship on Saturday, September 8 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Shawn Porter training photos gallery - Former welterweight world champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter hosted a media workout at the Porter Hy-Performance Center in Las Vegas Wednesday as he prepares to take on Danny "Swift" Garcia for the vacant WBC Welterweight World Championship on Saturday, September 8 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™. (photos by Nabeel Ahmad).