Keith Thurman: I’m going to work on the inside against Porter a little

01/26/2016 by Boxing News

Image: Keith Thurman: I'm going to work on the inside against Porter a little (Photo credit Esther Lin/SHOWTIME) By Dan Ambrose: WBA World 147lb champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (27-0, 22 KOs) says he’s going to show some inside fighting in his title defense against Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs) on March 12 at the Mohegan Sun Casino, in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Thurman says he’s going to pick a time in the fight where he’s going to show the fans that he can fight on the inside. In other words, Thurman is going to briefly fight on the inside. I don’t know if you can count that as fighting on the inside when it’s only going to be for a short period of time.

Kell Brook: I want Danny Garcia, Khan or Thurman-Porter winner

01/25/2016 by Boxing News

brook3 By Scott Gilfoid: IBF welterweight champion Kell “Special K” Brook (35-0, 24 KOs) is saying that he wants to fight WBC welterweight champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (32-0, 18 KOs) or Keith Thurman vs. Shawn Porter winner in the summer in a unification fight if he can’t get a match-up with Amir Khan in the summer at Wembley Stadium in London, UK.

Supposedly, Khan is pricing himself out for the fight, according to Brook’s promoter Eddie Hearn. However, Khan says that Brook doesn’t want the fight and that he’s scared. Khan says he offered Brook a deal that will give him five times the biggest payday that he’ll ever get, and that apparently isn’t good enough for him.

Garcia won the WBC title last Saturday night in beating the ring worn Robert Guerrero by a close 12 round unanimous decision at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Thurman says he won’t hold Porter like Kell Brook did

01/25/2016 by Boxing News

(Photo credit: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME) By Scott Gilfoid: WBA “regular” welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (27-0, 22 KOs) says he doesn’t plan on going out there and holding all night long against Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs) in his fight against him on March 12 like Kell Brook did when he fought Porter in 2014.

Brook was holding constantly to keep Porter from throwing punches, and the referee was asleep at the wheel and just Brook hold all night without stepping in and doing his job to take points off and disqualify if need be. Thurman says he’s not going to follow the Brook holding blueprint when he faces Porter two months from now.

Thurman wants Danny Garcia after Porter

01/24/2016 by Boxing News

(Photo credit Esther Lin/Showtime) By Dan Ambrose: If WBA World welterweight champion Keith Thurman (27-0, 22 KOs) can get past his tough challenger Shawn Porter on March 12 in their fight on Showtime, Thurman says he’s going to be looking to get a unification fight against WBC welterweight champion Danny Garcia (32-0, 18 KOs).

Thurman wants to carve a legacy of his own and take over the welterweight division now that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has retired. Thurman also believes that the only way to get the super money that Mayweather was getting for his fights is to take the risky super fights against the likes of Danny Garcia.

Thurman says he’ll beat Danny Garcia

01/24/2016 by Boxing News

By Dan Ambrose: WBA “regular” Welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (27-0, 22 KOs) attended last night’s fight between Danny Garcia (32-0, 18 KOs) and Robert Guerrero (33-4-1, 18 KOs) and he come away from the fight feeling that Garcia did enough to deserve the victory to become the new WBC welterweight champion.

Thurman says Garcia is a future opponent for him, and that he has no doubts he’ll beat him and take away his unbeaten record. Thurman is talking about wanting to fight Garcia after Thurman takes care of business in his March 12 fight against Shawn Porter.

2016 Match Up Wishlist: Welterweight

01/24/2016 by Ross Walker

By Ross Walker: Disclaimer: Some fighters on this list may be included in matchups in other divisions, if this is the case they will appear in the heavier division’s list.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Terence Crawford

Unfortunately it looks as though this fight will not be taking place but dare to dream. If this match up were to take place it would be the proverbial “passing of the welterweight torch” type of fight with Manny Pacquiao on his way out and Crawford on his way up.

Keith Thurman to defend against Shawn Porter on March 12th on Showtime

01/23/2016 by Boxing News

(Photo credit Esther Lin/SHOWTIME) By Dan Ambrose: WBA “regular” welterweight champion Keith Thurman will be taking the toughest test of his career on Showtime against Shawn Porter on 3/12 at the Mohegan Sun Casino Resort in Connecticut. This will be a big test for both fighters, especially the 27-year-old Thurman, who sees himself as the replacement for Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Thurman has talked big but done little thus far with his career as far as taking on dangerous opponents. What Thurman has been good at is beating yesterday’s names. He’s beaten fighters like Robert Guerrero, Luis Collazo, Julio Diaz, Carlos Quintana and Jan Zaveck. Those were pretty much the best fighters Thurman has faced.

Keith Thurman – Shawn Porter tickets on sale today for March 12th fight

01/22/2016 by Boxing News

By Dan Ambrose: Tickets go on sale today for the March 12th fight between WBA “regular’ welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (26-0, 22 KOs) and Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs) at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

This is a long overdue fight for the 27-year-old Thurman, who has somehow fought his entire nine-year pro career without taking a really difficult opponent. Thurman won his WBA title without having to fight anyone, as he went from interim WBA 147lb champion to regular WBA champion outside of the ring.

This should be an interesting fight for both guys. Porter is coming off of a big win over Adrien Broner last year in June. Porter was interested in facing Broner in a rematch, but the interest unfortunately reciprocal. A second loss for Broner to Porter would have likely been fatal to his career.

Shawn Porter to fight Keith Thurman on 3/12

01/18/2016 by Boxing News

By Dan Ambrose: Last Saturday night, former IBF welterweight champion Shawn “Showtime” Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs) revealed to Showtime Sports that a deal is being finalized for him to face WBA World welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (26-0, 22 KOs) on March 12 at a still to be determined venue. Porter will be looking to capture Thurman’s WBA title and return to a world championship status. Porter lost his IBF 147lb title to British fighter Kell Brook by a 12 round decision in 2014 in a close fight.

“I’m being told that that fight is being finalized and will be taking place March 12,” Porter said to Showtime. “I’ll be ready for the fight and March 12 can’t come any sooner!” No venue has been named.”

This should be a good 50-50 fight. Some fans believe that Thurman will be able to outbox Porter the same way that Brook did by using a lot of jabbing and holding. The holding might not work against Porter, but the jabbing could be successful if Porter isn’t able to duck under the shots.

Thurman vs. Porter fight could be announced this Saturday

01/14/2016 by Boxing News

By Dan Ambrose: It looks like the welterweight clash between WBA “regular” 147lb champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (26-0, 22 KOs) and “Showtime” Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs) could be ready to be announced. Dan Rafael is reporting that the Thurman-Porter fight will be taking place on March 12th at the Mohegan Sun, in Uncasville, Connecticut.

The fight might be announced this Saturday night by Showtime during the Deontay Wilder vs. Artur Szpilka telecast. Lou Dibella will promote the Thurman vs. Porter fight.

“Not done yet but I’m told Lou Dibella will promote Keith Thurman – ‘Showtime’ Shawn Porter [on] 3/12, Mohegan Sun,” Rafael said. “Since Thurman-Porter is 95% going to be on CBS, sister net Showtime will probably announce it on Saturday night during the telecast.”