Shawn Porter following father Kenny's lead into 147-pound title fight against Thurman
Most boxing fans know Kenny Porter as the father and hard-nosed trainer of onetime world champion Shawn Porter. What they likely don’t know is the long road—part tragic, part inspiring—that the elder Porter had to travel to get to where he and his sons are today.
Thurman plans to expose cracks in Porter’s defense in 147-pound title bout
Keith Thurman said former champion Shawn Porter “was there to be hit” in two of his most difficult fights, a loss to Kell Brook and a victory over Adrien Broner.
Lem’s Corner: Stevenson sees a lot of himself in confident challenger Williams
Champion Adonis Stevenson understands the motivation of challenger Thomas Williams Jr. entering their upcoming clash. He was in a similar position as the underdog before capturing his 175-pound title against fellow left-hander Chad Dawson three years ago.
An underdog once again, Porter supremely confident he will dethrone Thurman
Shawn Porter is a once-beaten former 147-pound titleholder. Keith Thurman is an undefeated 147-pound champion who has defended his crown five times. So the fact Thurman is a sizable favorite heading into his long-awaited showdown with Porter on June 25 is easy to understand.
Lem’s Corner: As his father battles cancer, Santa Cruz preps for title defense against Frampton
As usual, when Leo Santa Cruz defends his 126-pound title against Carl Frampton on July 30, he’ll do so under the guidance of a family member. Except this time, his brother Antonio will be his cornerman rather than his father and longtime trainer, Jose Santa Cruz, who is undergoing treatment for bone cancer.
Lem’s Corner: Vibrant 147-pound division piques Floyd Mayweather’s interest
Count Floyd Mayweather Jr. among those who are just a little more than curious with what’s happening in the 147-pound division right now.
Streaming live: Shawn Porter's 12-round exhibition fight against Lanardo Tyner
With his scheduled fight tonight against Keith Thurman postponed because of injuries Thurman suffered in an auto accident, Shawn Porter is staging a 12-round exhibition from his boxing gym in Las Vegas. Tune in now as Porter and veteran Lanardo Tyner go toe-to-toe for 12 rounds!
Keith Thurman-Shawn Porter reset for June 25 as part of stacked spring and summer
A bump in the road—literally—may have slowed down the Keith Thurman-Shawn Porter donnybrook, but you can’t keep a good fight down.
