Thurman-Porter

(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.

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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By Danny Esch: The long anticipated fight between Keith “One Time” Thurman and Shawn “Show Time” Porter is finally approaching us. Last year in 2015 the fight was suppose to take place in December to close out the year with a bang for PBC but the fight was then postponed. It was in fact a mystery as to what really transpired between the two camps and their promoter Al Haymon.

In my opinion the mystery became a fully fledged “mystery” because Thurman created a very talkative persona during his rise in the boxing community but when a dangerous fight such as this one was mentioned the champion disappeared. Thurman was known as an up and coming fighter who was very vocal and ferocious in the ring but calm and collected outside of the ring.

Today it seems though that Thurman has reappeared once again and as in the past he also has become vocal again which is what most fans love about him.

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By Dan Ambrose: The potential fight between WBA welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (26-0, 22 KOs) and #4 WBA Shawn “Showtime” Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs) will likely be moved to March 12, according to Lance Pugmire of the LA Times.

The reason why it will be moved from Mach 5th is because of UFC 197 taking place on that night with Conor McGregor vs. Rafael Dos Anjos and Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate. It would be too much competition for viewers if Thurman-Porter were to take place on March 5.

“Was told earlier today the Keith ThurmanJr @ShowtimeShawnP fight would likely be moved to March 12 due to the fact McGregor going March 5,” Pugmire said on his Twitter.

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