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According to Kenny Porter, father and trainer of former IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter, his son overwhelmed current WBA titleholder Keith Thurman (26-0, 22KOs) during training sessions when the two fighters were sparring and working together.
Keith Thurman Training Shots - Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman opened training camp to media today in St. Petersburg as he prepares to defend his title against former world champion Shawn Porter on Saturday, June 25 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, from Barclays Center in Brooklyn
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Welterweight world champion Keith Thurman opened training camp to media today in St. Petersburg as he prepares to defend his title against former world champion Shawn Porter on Saturday, June 25 in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® on CBS, presented by Premier Boxing Champions, from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
On June 25th the eagerly anticipated Keith Thurman-Shawn Porter welterweight showdown will finally take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Showtime produced fight card will be broadcast on CBS with Jesus Cuellar facing Abner Mares in the co-feature bout.
On June 3rd Muhammad Ali passed away after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and respiratory ailments. The former three-time heavyweight champion who many feel is the greatest ever to lace up a pair of gloves was thought of as the most recognizable athlete in the world at the time of his death.
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.