By C. Noriega: One of the most exciting divisions of our time, it’s without a doubt the welterweight division. For the casual fan, this division is a comfy home-base where mainstream boxing icons share a common floor and glory; for the hardcore fan, on the other hand, this division is a chessboard where fights take place not only on the ring but also on the media. In this article I’ll summarize current title holders and upcoming fights.
1. International Boxing Federation (IBF).
Last weekend we saw an interesting match between Kell “Special K” Brook (33-0, 22 KOs) and an adamant Shawn Porter (24-1-1, 26 Kos) which ended in a decision for the British boxer.