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Kenny Porter remembers Golovkin as an amateur; expects the boxing public to demand Canelo
Kenny Porter speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
On Friday night, inside of the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, Hustle Boss caught up with trainer Kenny Porter.
Kenny’s primary fighter, his son, former IBF welterweight champion Shawn, is coming off of a rousing performance this past June 25, where he dropped a razor-thin unanimous decision to WBA titlist Keith Thurman.
Kenny Porter: ‘Floyd would never fight a young, black African American in his prime’
Floyd Mayweather, center, with Rihanna and P Reala during the madness of the NBA Finals in Golden State earlier this month (Photo: Instagram)
By Chris Robinson
I will never accuse Kenny Porter of holding back his thoughts.
Still basking in the aftermath of his son Shawn’s big victory over Adrien Broner this past weekend, we caught up with the outspoken coach during the BKB weigh-ins at the Mandalay Bay on Friday afternoon.
EXCLUSIVE: Team Porter call for ‘Big Brother’ Floyd Mayweather following Adrien Broner victory
Shawn Porter defeated Adrien Broner on Saturday night (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, June 20, Shawn Porter captured another big victory for his career by controlling Adrien Broner over the better part of 12 rounds inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Following the action, scores of 118-108, 115-111, and 114-112 were all read in favor of Porter, as the Akron, Oh. native moves to 26-1-1 with 16 knockouts.
Kenny Porter on Pacquiao’s defeat: ‘If it was me I would just take that loss and move on’
Manny Pacquiao in the ring following his defeat to Floyd Mayweather this past weekend in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Vitali Shaposhnikov
While it is impossible and unnecessary to ignore the opinions of dedicated Mayweather and Pacquiao fans about the conclusion of their bout, the insightful view of someone with more in-depth boxing experience adds a lot to the substance of the outcome of their fight.
Kenny Porter comes with a respectable amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to the sport of boxing, and in his interview with Hustle Boss’ Chris Robinson he talks about the fight, and what camp Pacquiao should have done afterwards.
Kenny Porter says Floyd Mayweather is in a class of his own following Pacquiao victory
Kenny Porter and Larry Wade at Barry’s Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
Prior to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao matchup, there was a wide range of predictions regarding the fight labeled as the biggest sporting event in history.
For trainer Kenny Porter, who can’t help but look at Mayweather as a future opponent for his son Shawn (25-1-1, 16 KO’s), the former IBF welterweight champion of the world, he seemed to feel that Mayweather would find a way to secure his 48th victory.
Kenny Porter on Floyd Mayweather: ‘I get the feeling he will be able to adjust to the things Manny is doing’
Floyd Mayweather getting down to work in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Chris Robinson
With back to back media days on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week for the respective fighters, we are now in the final phase of camp for both Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao ahead of their May 2 clash in Las Vegas.
Mayweather faces Pacquiao from the MGM Grand in perhaps the biggest event in the sport’s history.
Shawn and Kenny Porter would love IBF eliminator vs. Tim Bradley
Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter and his father and trainer Kenny at their new house in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
It was recently revealed that former IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KO’s) has been offered an IBF eliminator bout against former two-division titlist Tim Bradley (31-1-1, 12 KO’s).
It’s certainly a clash that is intriguing on many fronts, from the aggressive nature of both fighters to how much of a mark each man is dying to make following their lone defeats in 2014.
Paul Spadafora now training with Kenny and Shawn Porter in Las Vegas
HustleBoss.com catches up with former lightweight titlist Paul Spadafora, as the Pittsburgh native is now training with Kenny and Shawn Porter in Las Vegas at the H.I.T. Factory Gym.
Kenny Porter breaks down Amir Khan vs. Devon Alexander; would love to face the winner
HustleBoss.com speaks with trainer Kenny Porter inside of the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, as he discusses the Dec. 13 matchup between Amir Khan and Devon Alexander, set for the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kenny Porter doesn’t feel that Chris Algieri is on Manny Pacquiao’s level
Boxing trainer Kenny Porter doesn’t feel that WBO junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri is on Manny Pacquiao’s level ahead of their Nov. 22 showdown in Macau, China.
Kenny Porter jabs Kell Brook: ‘He doesn’t want to hold us again’
HustleBoss.com speaks with veteran trainer Kenny Porter about the future of his son Shawn following his lone loss to Kell Brook this past August in Carson, Calilf. In this video, Porter takes a few shots at Brook…
Shawn and Kenny Porter on the latest news regarding the Kell Brook situation
HustleBoss.com catches up with trainer Kenny Porter and his son, IBF welterweight champion Shawn, as they reveal the latest about a possible showdown vs. Kell Brook later this year.
Kenny Porter shares his view of Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley II
HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Kenny Porter from within the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada as he gives his take on the April 12 Manny Pacquiao vs. Tim Bradley rematch.
Kenny Porter says Keith Thurman is a world champion waiting to happen; breaks down Julio Diaz match
HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Kenny Porter about the April 26 Keith Thurman vs. Julio Diaz match on Showtime Championship Boxing.
Kenny Porter not impressed; says Paulie Malignaggi is all ‘smoke and mirrors’
HustleBoss.com catches up with trainer Kenny Porter in Las Vegas to get his thoughts on his son, IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter, and his training for Paulie Malignaggi on April 19.
Kenny Porter says Amir Khan would make for a more exciting fight vs Mayweather than Marcos Maidana
HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Kenny Porter about the possibility of Floyd Mayweather facing off with either Amir Khan or Marcos Maidana in his next match. Check out the video for why Porter believes Khan is the harder matchup.
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Kenny Porter says Shawn Porter would make Floyd Mayweather look bad
Chris Robinson speaks with trainer Kenny Porter, who shares his thoughts on his son Shawn Porter’s recent title-winning victory over Devon Alexander while also discussing Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan, Adrien Broner’s rematch with Marcos Maidana, and more
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Kenny Porter calls for a Marcos Maidana fight for Shawn Porter and hopes Floyd takes notice
Trainer Kenny Porter gives his thoughts on Marcos Maidana’s thrilling victory over Adrien Broner and reveals that he would like his son Shawn, who just won the IBF welterweight title, to take on that fight
Shawn Porter would dominate Adrien Broner says father Kenny and he reveals why
Chris Robinson catches up with boxing trainer Kenny Porter inside of the Silverton Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as he he reflects on the title-winning victory of his son Shawn over former IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander. Hear what Kenny had to say about the fight and Shawn’s future moving forward as a champion
Kenny Porter favors Tim Bradley over Manny Pacquiao in a potential rematch
Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Kenny Porter following Manny Pacquiao’s unanimous decision victory over Shawn Porter. Hear what Kenny had to say in this one on one interview, including his thoughts on Manny facing off with Tim Bradley in a rematch