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.
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.
Thurman resumes sparring as he ramps up training for Porter
Keith Thurman returned to the ring over the weekend, sparring for the first time since a February car accident postponed his upcoming 147-pound title defense against Shawn Porter.
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.
Lem's Corner: Deontay Wilder takes cues from an ex-sparring partner as he preps for Alexander Povetkin
Deontay Wilder spent his 27th birthday in training camp as the primary sparring partner for then heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko to help prep Klitschko for his unanimous decision over Mariusz Wach in November 2012.
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.
Shawn Porter staying sharp with exhibition clash to be shown on PBC Facebook page
He equates it to Christmas being canceled—you know, if Christmas entailed getting punched in the face (and when the in-laws are over, it just might).
