I recently started following IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s). For the looks of it hes not a bad fighter. What caught my attention was his victory against Devon Alexander last December, a fighter which has only been beaten once aside from his lose to Shawn. Last night, I saw Porter completely destroy Paulie Malignaggi (33-6, 7 KO’s) in four rounds.
Now as we all know Malignaggi is a good fighter, but hes not good enough to be in the ranks of Keith Thurman, Marcos Maidana, Juan Manuel Marquez or Manny Pacquiao. But when I think of fighters like Malignaggi, I think of fighters like Zab Judah or Amir Khan. These type of fighters are the ones that are somewhat of a milestone for any boxer that is trying to be an elite icon or a world champion (in other words if you beat one of these guys you have potential to beat the top contenders).
Malignaggi got stopped by Ricky Hatton and Amir Khan both in the 11th round. SHAWN PORTER DID IT IN 4 ROUNDS. The way Porter beat Alexander was much similar to the way Tim Bradley beat Alexander by using CONSTANT PRESSURE AND BRAWLING THROUGH THE INSIDE. Now correct me if I am wrong but for what I’ve heard he is actually a 160-pounder in regular weight, which makes me wonder how he would do against fighters like Sergio Martinez. But I wont get ahead of myself, I might be wrong. As for his next match up I think he would do good with Thurman, Kell Brook or Broner. He has the youth, the power, the aggressiveness, and hes really good at applying pressure.
Based on observation the only downside I see in him is how he starts off his first rounds engaging right away into brawls. If he bumps heads with good counter punchers he might start having trouble there.
Let me know what your opinions are on this fighter. I’m actually interested on knowing more from him.
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