HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson continues to speak with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter, as he discusses the May 3 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana matchup.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson continues to speak with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter, as he discusses the May 3 Floyd Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana matchup.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson continues to speak with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter about his days knowing Keith Thurman dating back to the amateurs.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson continues to speak with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter about his days knowing Keith Thurman dating back to the amateurs.
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HustleBoss.com speaks with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (24-0-1, 15 KO’s) following his impressive stoppage victory over Paulie Malignaggi this past weekend.
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[Post-fight reaction from Washington, D.C.] Shawn Porter blasts through Paulie Malignaggi in four rounds of their welterweight title fight. Check out the video for post-fight reaction from Las Vegas
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Shawn Porter speaking inside of the H.I.T. Factory Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada (Photo: Chris Robinson – www.HustleBoss.com)
By Chris Robinson
When undefeated lightweight prospect Lydell Rhodes revealed to us last month that he had been chosen as a chief sparring partner for eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao ahead of his rematch with Tim Bradley, it was easy to spot his exuberance.
An Oklahoma native now living in Las Vegas, Rhodes is nimble on his feet and very sharp with his punches, making him a reasonable fit for sparring, though it should be noted that reports from Pacquiao’s camp have the Filipino star looking in top form with the fight a little over three weeks out.
IBF welterweight titlist Shawn Porter has sparred several rounds with Pacquiao over the past few years and he also had a few sessions with Rhodes last year in Las Vegas while getting ready for his match with Phil Lo Greco last May.
Having been in the trenches with each man, Porter isn’t surprised to hear that Rhodes has hung tough thus far.
“I’ve been in the ring with Lydell,” said Porter. “He actually gave me a little bit of trouble the few times I’ve been in the ring with him. He’s really awkward. He’s kind of wild and unorthodox. Which is what I think Manny needs.
“I think at times in all of his fights, Timothy gets a little unorthodox and tends to let loose,” Porter added. “That’s going to be a good look for Manny.”
When informed that Pacquiao has reportedly been looking solid in his training, Porter seemed to expect as much.
“It doesn’t surprise me at all,” Porter revealed. “Manny, he’s a veteran in this sport. Not only that, he’s still at the top of his game. I think many people count him out because of what’s happened in his last few fights, but I think as long as the old Manny shows up, I think he’ll win this fight.”
Presented by Top Rank, Pacquiao-Bradley II goes down on April 12 on HBO pay per view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has thus far been a fairly close bet according to oddsmakers at www.MyTopSportsbooks.com.
Chris Robinson can be reached at Trimond@aol.com
HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) about the news that Lydell Rhodes has been sparring with Manny Pacquiao in the Philippines and in Los Angeles ahead of his rematch with Tim Bradley.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter about the latest news of his signing to face former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi on April 19.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with IBF wellterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, as he reflects on Luis Collazo’s knockout victory over Victor Ortiz this past Thursday night.
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HustleBoss.com’s Chris Robinson speaks with IBF wellterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, as he reflects on Luis Collazo’s knockout victory over Victor Ortiz this past Thursday night.
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Chris Robinson and BoxingScene.com’s Ryan Burton speak with newly-crowned IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as he discusses what’s it’s been like being a champion, the Marcos Maidana vs. Adrien Broner rematch, and his thoughts on Juan Manuel Marquez having interest in his belt.
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Chris Robinson and BoxingScene.com’s Ryan Burton speak with newly-crowned IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as he discusses what’s it’s been like being a champion, the Marcos Maidana vs. Adrien Broner rematch, and his thoughts on Juan Manuel Marquez having interest in his belt.
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Check the video below for all of Shawn Porter’s thoughts on Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan
Article and photo courtesy of Chris Robinson (www.HustleBoss.com)
It’s hard to come across anyone in the sport of boxing, from the champion to novice level, who is as humble as newly-crowned IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter.
The Akron, Ohio native is never one to truly take aim at other fighters in the sport and that was pretty much the case when Porter shared his view on all of the talk of British star Amir Khan being in the running to face off with Floyd Mayweather next year.
“I think Amir is a good fighter,” Porter opened up during a recent conversation. “I think he has what it takes. We’ll see. We probably thought that about the last two or three guys Mayweather has fought.
“Mayweather is just an unbelievable athlete, unbelievable boxer,” Porter added. “And one of the greatest of all time.”
Just as quickly, however, Porter did point out some weaknesses in Khan that he sees.
“I think he’s a great fighter, great athlete,” Porter said of Khan. “But at the same time I think we’ve seen a lot of flaws in his boxing skills that we know Floyd will expose.”
Asked if he is surprised that Mayweather is still at the top of his game at 36 years old, Porter couldn’t help but to give Floyd his just due.
“I am, but when you’re blessed, you’re blessed,” Ported stated. “Simple as that.”
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Chris Robinson catches up with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) in Las Vegas at the Silverton Casino as he shares his thoughts on the recently-discussed matchup between Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan that may be taking place later this year.
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Chris Robinson catches up with IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) in Las Vegas at the Silverton Casino as he shares his thoughts on the recently-discussed matchup between Floyd Mayweather and Amir Khan that may be taking place later this year.
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Chris Robinson catches up with newly-crowned IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) inside of the Silverton Casino in Las Vegas following his upset victory over Devon Alexander on Dec. 7 in Brooklyn, New York. Hear what Porter had to say about the match, his learning lessons as a pro, the big move to relocate his camp to Las Vegas, his memories from the Wild Card in Los Angeles, and more
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Reporter Mohamed Ali catches up with newly-crowned IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) following his upset victory over Devon Alexander on Saturday, Dec. 7 inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Hear what Porter had to say about his victroy and his future
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Reporter Mohamed Ali catches up with newly-crowned IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter (23-0-1, 14 KO’s) following his upset victory over Devon Alexander on Saturday, Dec. 7 inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Hear what Porter had to say about his victroy and his future
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Chris Robinson catches up with welterweight contender Shawn Porter (22-0-1, 14 KO’s) following Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Brandon Rios in Macau, China. Hear what Porter had to say about the fight in this video
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