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Porter-Broner Draws Nearly 2.4 Million Viewers On NBC

•Jun 21, 2015

One conspiracy theory on Floyd Mayweather's massive drawing power is that a large portion of his 'fan' base actually tunes in hoping to see him lose. To a lesser a degree, a similar belief surrounded that of his 'baby brother' Adrien Broner. That theory didn't exactly hold true on Saturday night, ironically in a fight where he did in fact lose. The former three-division champion was outclassed by Shawn Porter over the course of their 12-round bout Saturday evening in Las Vegas, which drew just shy of 2.4 million viewers while airing live on NBC.

Video: Phil Lo Greco Ready For Battle With Errol Spence

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 20, 2015

Las Vegas, Nevada - Ryan Burton catches up with Phil Lo Greco to discuss his late acceptance to face undefeated Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs) puts his record on the line against Phil Lo Greco in the biggest challenge of his young career. The PBC on NBC action begins at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. In the main event, former welterweight champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) collides with former three division champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner (30-1, 22 KOs), which headlines the Premier Boxing Champions on NBC primetime event later tonight from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Photos: Broner, Porter Prepared For Las Vegas War

Boxing Photos

•Jun 19, 2015

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - The fight is a go after both boxers easily made weight on their first attempt. Adrien Broner (30-1,22KOs) stepped on to the scale and came in at 143.5-pounds, while Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16KOs) was half a pound more at 144-pounds. The fight is contracted for a catch-weight of 144. The fight will headline the next edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC on NBC) on Saturday night. Opening up the televised portion of the show, late replacement Phil Lo Greco (26-1, 14KOs) weighed in at 152-pounds. The contract weight for the fight was 152-pounds plus one. Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13KOs) was 149-pounds. Lo Greco replaced Robert Garcia on two days notice after Garcia withdrew on Wednesday citing personal reasons.

Thurman Jabs Mayweather Over Spence Fight Request

Rick Reeno

•Jun 19, 2015

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs) would like to see up and coming welterweight prospect Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13KOs), in his next fight, take on feared puncher Keith Thurman (25-0, 21KOs). Mayweather is among the many who recognizes Spence's talent and confidently believes the 25-year-old fighter is ready to fight, and beat, Thurman. Thurman defends his WBA 'regular' welterweight title against Luis Collazo on July 11th. Mayweather holds the WBA's 'super' version of the welterweight crown.

Las Vegas Weights: Broner 143.5-Pounds, Porter 144

Rick Reeno

•Jun 19, 2015

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Opening up the televised portion of the show, late replacement Phil Lo Greco (26-1, 14KOs) weighed in at 152-pounds. The contract weight for the fight was 150-pounds and it's not clear if the weight limit was bumped up. Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13KOs) was 149-pounds. Lo Greco replaced Robert Garcia on two days notice after Garcia withdrew on Wednesday citing personal reason.s

Video: Errol Spence Talks Career, Thurman, Khan

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 18, 2015

Ryan Burton catches up with unbeaten Errol Spence Jr. to discuss a variety of topics. Spence was present at the Premier Boxing Champions open workout for Saturday's card. Fighters who worked out at the event that are featured on Saturday's Premier Boxing Champions on NBC card included Adrien "The Problem" Broner (30-1, 22 KOs), "Showtime" Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) and Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs). Coverage on NBC begins at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. Broner, who considers Mayweather a mentor and "big brother," has trained at the Mayweather Boxing Club for weeks, per Mayweather's suggestion. Tickets for the Saturday's event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, are priced at $400, $300, $100 and $50, not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Errol Spence vs. Phil Lo Greco Finalized For PBC Bill

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•Jun 18, 2015

LAS VEGAS - Exciting welterweight contender Phil "The Italian Sensation" Lo Greco (26-1, 14 KOs) will face Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs) in the televised opener of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC on Saturday, June 20 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with coverage beginning on NBC at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. Roberto "La Amenaza" Garcia has withdrawn from the fight due to personal reasons. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions, are priced at $400, $300, $100 and $50, not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Photos: Broner vs. Porter Final Las Vegas Presser

Boxing Photos

•Jun 18, 2015

LAS VEGAS – An animated Adrien “The Problem” Broner held court for several minutes Thursday, as a calm “Showtime” Shawn Porter delivered his own strong message in advance of the exciting weekend of Premier Boxing Champions action at MGM Grand In a different role than his usual one as boxing’s pound-for-pound king, President of Mayweather Promotions Floyd “Money” Mayweather helped run the press conferences alongside Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe. On the Saturday, June 20 PBC on NBC show, Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) will take on Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) after Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs) battles Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco (26-1, 14 KOs). Televised coverage on NBC begins at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.

Mayweather: Spence Should Fight Keith Thurman Next

Rick Reeno

•Jun 18, 2015

Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs) has a lot of respect for up and coming welterweight prospect Errol Spence Jr. (16-0, 13KOs). Spence is scheduled to return on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, as part of the Premier Boxing Champions telecast on NBC. He was set to fight Roberto Garcia, who withdrew from the fight on Wednesday due to weight issues. The current frontrunner to replace Garcia on short notice is welterweight contender Phil Lo Greco (26-1, 14 KOs) of Canada.

Mayweather Tabs Broner, Spence as Boxing's Future

Rick Reeno

•Jun 18, 2015

The biggest star in the sport, Floyd Mayweather Jr., will potentially retire from boxing within the next twelve months. Mayweather (48-0, 26KOs) is scheduled to fight on September 12th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He claims the fall return will be the final fight of his pro career. Most expect him to fight, at least one more time, to secure his 50th win. If he goes for fight number 50, it will likely take place on Cinco De Mayo weekend in May 2016.