Thurman outlasts Porter, holds on to 147-pound title in fist-flying classic
For several years, hard-core boxing fans waited for Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter to square off to see who would prevail in a battle between 147-pound warriors and longtime friends. Those fans got their wish Saturday night, and they got an answer—barely.
It’s Time: Thurman and Porter ready to rumble in 147-pound title bout
Keith Thurman’s punching power is born out in this most basic of statistics: Only four of the 26 opponents he’s faced have made it to the finish line.
Who you got? Top 147-pound fighters weigh in with Thurman-Porter predictions
It’s a clash that fight fans have been waiting to witness for months, if not years.
Thurman plans to ‘go with the flow’ against Porter
Rare has been the occasion when a boxer has legitimately hurt Keith Thurman in any of the undefeated 147-pound champion’s 26 professional bouts.
Lem’s Corner: DeLoach eager to take down second straight unbeaten opponent Saturday
Justin DeLoach had little trouble taking out an undefeated opponent in his last fight. Now he’s looking to hang the first “L” on a second consecutive 154-pound foe.
When it comes time to shed final pounds, Porter relies on a higher power
It’s hardly surprising that making weight has never been a problem for Shawn Porter, who is as dedicated and disciplined in training as any fighter in the game. But the former 147-pound champ insists there’s more to it than hard work in the gym.
Following death of his mentor, Thurman forms deep bond with trainer Birmingham
One of Keith Thurman’s biggest victories was also one of his toughest—but not because of the opponent he was facing.
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.
