Keith Thurman: record, next fight and profile →
LAS VEGAS - Stars of Premier Boxing Champions hosted a media luncheon Saturday afternoon at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and offered their thoughts and predictions for tonight's PBC on NBC main event, which features a battle between former world champions Adrien "The Problem" Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) and "Showtime" Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs). Televised coverage begins on NBC at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
Las Vegas, Nevada - Ryan Burton catches up with WBA "regular" welterweight champion Keith Thurman to get his thoughts on a variety of topics Thurman was present at the MGM Grand for tomorrow's card, where former welterweight champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) takes on former three division champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) inthe Premier Boxing Champions on NBC primetime event Saturday, June 20 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena.</p> <p>Also on the card, the 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
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.
Ryan Burton catches up with Floyd Mayweather Sr, father and trainer of Floyd Mayweather Jr. to discuss his son's potential options. <br /><br /> Mayweather Sr. was present at the Premier Boxing Champions open workout for Saturday's card.<br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.
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.
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.
Keith Thurman (25-0, 21KOs) is getting ready for the first defense of his WBA 'regular' welterweight title, on July 11th against the man who previously held the belt in Luis Collazo. The fight Premier Boxing Champions bout will headline a card from Thurman's backyard at the USF Sundome in Tampa, Florida. Collazo suffered a bad loss last year to British star Amir Khan. Thurman does not view Khan as a legitimate welterweight, noting that he had issues in facing a junior welterweight fighter who doesn't bring in a lot of power. He feels Khan is avoiding fighters who can punch at the weight.
WBA 'regular' welterweight champion Keith Thurman (25-0, 21KOs) is in training for his set return against Luis Collazo (36-6, 19KOs) on July 11th at the USF Sundome in Tampa, Florida. The fight will headline the first edition of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN. "This fight on July 11th on ESPN, it’s just beautiful, it’s another opportunity for me to showcase my skills and my talent to the world and I get to do it in my home town. My whole family is truly excited about this fight coming up. Collazo has a lot of experience, he’s been in with world champions, he’s faced a lot of tough guys and he’s talked about fighting me on several occasions, so I know he’s going to bring his A game. I’m looking forward to the fight," Thurman told On The Ropes Boxing Radio.
WBA 'regular' welterweight champion Keith Thurman (25-0, 21KOs) is confident that he's in the running for a crack at the pound-for-pound king, WBO/WBA/WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26KOs). Thurman is set to return against Luis Collazo (36-6, 19KOs) on July 11th at the USF Sundome in Tampa, Florida. The fight will headline the first edition of Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN.
WBA 'regular' welterweight champion Keith "One Time" Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) is gearing up for a homecoming when he faces former world champion Luis Collazo (36-6, 19 KOs) on Saturday, July 11 in the main event of the inaugural Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN from the USF Sun Dome in Tampa. Thurman has been on a roll with dominating performances and most of the top fighters at 147-pounds are avoiding his path. Earlier this year, he headlined the debut edition of PBC on NBC, with a bruising win over former multi-division champion Robert 'The Ghost' Guerrero at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.