Tag Archives: Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter

VIDEO: J’Leon Love and Zach Cooper on Shawn Porter’s victory and Keith Thurman vs. Errol Spence

Hustle Boss inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club with Zach Cooper and J’Leon Love (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

If there was ever a duo that was sure to get me some positive reaction to the June 20 Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter matchup and aftermath, upcoming talents Zach Cooper and J’Leon Love fit the bill.

Porter pulled off perhaps the biggest victory over his career thus far when he handled Broner over the course of 12 rounds. Porter was aggressive and calculated throughout the match and outside of a big knockdown he suffered in the 12th and final round, the Akron native was in control.
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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.
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16-year old Devin Haney recalls his intense sparring session in front of Adrien Broner prior to the Porter fight

16-year old amateur prospect Devin Haney inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

During any big fight, there are always all kinds of subplots and such was the case with Shawn Porter’s big victory over Adrien Broner this past weekend inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Following the match, Floyd Mayweather, a man Broner looks to as a mentor, suggested the fighter should have probably rested following his weigh in for Porter, as he instead was inside of the famed Mayweather Boxing Club checking out some sparring on the eve of his 32nd professional boxing match.
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Former Mayweather entourage member Tommy Smalls claims he bet $100,000 on Adrien Broner to beat Shawn Porter

Tommy Smalls speaking in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

While inside of City Athletic Boxing in Las Vegas earlier today, I crossed paths with Tommy Smalls, a man known best to some in boxing circles for his connection to the Mayweather Boxing Club a few years back.

Smalls is now working closely with top flight amateur prospect Devin Haney, who was also in the building finishing up a workout ahead of what he hopes to soon be a professional debut.
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Robert Garcia on whether the boxing world needs to see Floyd Mayweather vs. Shawn Porter

Has Shawn Porter earned the right for a fight with Floyd Mayweather? (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Shawn Porter was Shawn Porter on Saturday night.

Inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., the 27-year old came away with a big victory over Adrien Broner after 12 rough and awkward rounds. Porter simply showed himself to be too determined, conditioned, and poised throughout the match, capturing the verdict on all three scorecards by tallies of 118-108, 115-111, and 114-112.
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VIDEO Coverage: Floyd Mayweather and Errol Spence post-fight talk on Broner vs. Porter, Keith Thurman, more

Errol Spence in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday night, June 20, welterweight star Errol Spence continued to stamp himself as one of the division’s emerging contenders with a one-sided 3rd round TKO over Phil Lo Greco inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Now 17-0 with 14 knockouts as his career continues to push forward, Spence is on the verge of a big fight anytime now as was actually in line for his biggest test to date against Roberto Garcia before the Weslaco, Tex. native withdrew just days prior to the match due to personal reasons.
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PHOTOS: Shawn Porter defeats Adrien Broner in Las Vegas

Shawn Porter came away with a big victory over Adrien Broner in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

On Saturday, June 20, former welterweight titlist Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KO’s) produced another strong performance in handling Adrien Broner (30-2, 22 KO’s) over 12 rounds for a unanimous decision victory.

Porter’s sheer will and tenacity appeared to give Broner a lot to think about and Shawn proved himself to be the busier and more focused fighter in the ring. Scores of 118-108, 115-111, and 114-112 were all read in the Akron native’s favor, as he produces his second straight victory following his lone defeat to Kell Brook this past August.
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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.
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Robert Garcia: Marcos Maidana told me Adrien Broner is stronger and hits harder than Mayweather

Trainer and former world champion Robert Garcia in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

It was about two years ago now that trainer Robert Garcia received word that one of his star fighters, Argentina’s Marcos Maidana, would be a big underdog heading into a matchup with three-division world champion Adrien Broner in San Antonio, Tex.

Maidana would end up having a great camp down in Oxnard, Calif., for that match, ultimately scoring a big upset that led to a pair of fights with Floyd Mayweather. As for Broner, he has since bounced back with 3 decision victories over Carlos Molina, Emmanuel Taylor, and John Molina Jr.
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Keith Thurman gives his breakdown of Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter

Keith Thurman talking Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

We are a few mere hours away from the big Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter fight, set for the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In the evening’s main event, Broner (30-1, 22 KO’s), by way of Cincinatti, Oh., will tangle with Akron’s Porter (25-1-1, 16 KO’s) in an NBC-televised affair set as part of the “Premier Boxing Champions” wave of telecasts that have been sweeping the airwaves.
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PHOTOS: Inside the Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter Weigh-In

Floyd Mayweather stands between Adrien Broner and Shawn Porter on Friday afternoon (Photo: Na0ki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Photos from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada as former three-division world titlist Adrien “The Problem” Broner (30-1, 22 KO’s) faces off with former IBF welterweight champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KO’s) ahead of their NBC-televised duel tomorrow night.

There has been some definite chiding and trash talk coming from Broner’s end and once again the Cincinnati native was in jovial spirits as the weigh in. As for Porter, he remained calmed and collected, hitting 144 pounds on the dot while Broner hit the scales at 143.5 pounds.
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LaDarius ‘Memphis’ Miller and the Left Hand Perspective during Broner vs Porter Fight Week

(Left to Right) Prospects Kevin Newman II, Thomas Hill, LaDarius ‘Memphis’ Miller, Ronnie Austion flank contender Errol Spence Jr. (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

During any fight week in Las Vegas you are sure to come across a lot of boxing people inside of whatever media center you are using.

This weekend’s “Premier Boxing Champions” doubleheader featuring Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter headlining Saturday night and Rances Barthelemy vs. Antonio DeMarco showcasing Sunday afternoon is intriguing on several fronts.
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VIDEO: Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter Official WEIGH IN as Floyd Mayweather watches on

Adrien Broner and Shawn Porter are ready to go tomorrow night (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Good vibe inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday afternoon as former world champions Adrien Broner (30-1, 22 KO’s) and Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KO’s) weighed in ahead of their NBC-televised “Premier Boxing Champions” matchup from Las Vegas.

Broner has been ultra-cocky heading into this fight and those close to the Cincinnati, Oh. native insist his blend of speed and skills will be too much for Akron’s Porter
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Kenny Porter responds to Adrien Broner, claims Shawn is ‘built different’ and won’t be distracted

Adrien Broner, Floyd Mayweather, and Shawn Porter in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Adrien Broner is quite the character.

At Thursday’s final press conference ahead of his matchup with former champion Shawn Porter, the Cincinnati native continued to fire verbal bombs as the Saturday matchup nears.
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VIDEO: Adrien Broner continues to trash talk to Team Porter at Final Press Conference

Inside the final Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter press conference in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Hustle Boss was on hand inside of the MGM Grand Garden Arena’s Media Tent as former world champions Adrien Broner (30-1, 22 KO’s) and Shawn Porter (25-1-1, 16 KO’s) held their final press conference.

For Broner, it was yet another chance to sound off on Team Porter, as he continues to imply that father and trainer Kenny is the one running the show, even hinting that the star fighter’s father is keeping money from his son.
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PHOTOS: Floyd Mayweather hosts the final Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter presser in Vegas

Floyd Mayweather played host to the final Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter press conference on Thursday afternoon (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

By Chris Robinson

Photos from the MGM Grand Garden Arena’s Media Tent as pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather plays host to the final Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter press conference ahead of their NBC on PBC collision this weekend.

Broner (30-1, 22 KO’s), the three-division champion from Cincinatti, Oh., has been anything but shy leading up to the match and continued to take parting shots at Shawn Porter as well as his father Kenny at the final presser.
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‘KO’ Bellows sheds insight into Broner-Porter and eyes undercard appearance

Super middleweight prospect Lanell Bellows inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club with trainer Otis Pimpleton (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

It’s about that time ago for super middleweight upstart Lanell “KO” Bellows.

Now into his fourth year as an active professional, Bellows (12-1-1, 7 KO’s) is eyeing a return to the ring this Sunday night, as he will be facing off with well-traveled veteran Marcus Upshaw (17-13-4, 8 KO’s), who he faces on Sunday night from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather and Adrien Broner causing a ruckus inside the MBC during media day

Floyd Mayweather and Adrien Broner in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Hustle Boss was on hand inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday afternoon, June 17,as undefeated Floyd Mayweather and his friend, three-division world champion Adrien Broner, caused a scene with Errol Spence Jr., Shawn Porter, and others ahead of the Broner vs. Porter fight this weekend.

Broner will face off with Porter, the former IBF welterweight world champion, in a high stakes showdown at the MGM Grand on Saturday night. PBC (Premier Boxing Champions) on NBC will host the card, which also features Spence in a big step up vs. tough contender Roberto Garcia.
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Exclusive: Adrien Broner’s sparring partners speak on the big Shawn Porter fight

Four of Adrien Broner’s sparring partners recently opened up from Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

Abdul Musawwir Muhammed always has a lot of people coming in and out of his barber shop out in Las Vegas.

Located within walking distance of the Mayweather Boxing Club, several local and visiting fighters go to Musawwir’s to get a cut, and even some mitt work on occasion.
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VIDEO: Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter Breakdown with Karim Mayfield and the Bautistas at Pound 4 Pound

Izaiah Bautista, Ben Bautista, and Karim Mayfield inside of Pound 4 Pound in Las Vegas (Photo: Chris Robinson)

By Chris Robinson

www.HustleBoss.com recently swung through the Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada as top flight junior welterweight contender Karim Mayfield went some rounds with spirited up and coming amateur Rahim Gonzales.

Following the work, Mayfield sat down with his trainer Ben Bautista, and Bautista’s son and aspiring pro Izaiah, as the trio discussed several facets of the June 20 Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter showdown from the MGM Grand that has got the sport talking.
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