oh now you want to hype up my boy brook
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Broner isnt a Kell Brook, doesnt have the strength to contain Porter or the right hand, Brook has amazing timing
#BandCamp...What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas: Adrien Broner vs Shawn Porter Fight Thread
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Broner isnt a Kell Brook, doesnt have the strength to contain Porter or the right hand, Brook has amazing timing
Photos: Broner vs. Porter Final Las Vegas Presser
Posted by: Boxing Photos on 6/18/2015
LAS VEGAS – An animated Adrien “The Problem” Broner held court for several minutes Thursday, as a calm “Showtime” Shawn Porter delivered his own strong message in advance of the exciting weekend of Premier Boxing Champions action at MGM Grand
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In a different role than his usual one as boxing’s pound-for-pound king, President of Mayweather Promotions Floyd “Money” Mayweather helped run the press conferences alongside Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe.
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On the Saturday, June 20 PBC on NBC show, Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) will take on Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) after Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs) battles Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco (26-1, 14 KOs). Televised coverage on NBC begins at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
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Also at Thursday’s press conference, main event participant on the Sunday, June 21 PBC on CBS card Antonio DeMarco (22-0, 13 KOs) vowed to bring home a victory for his cancer-stricken sister in Sunday’s PBC on CBS main event showdown against former world champion Rances Barthelemy (31-4-1, 23 KOs). Sunday’s co-feature showcases a welterweight matchup between Sammy Vasquez (18-0, 13 KOs) and Wale Omotoso (25-1, 21 KOs). Televised coverage begins on CBS Sports at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
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Also in attendance on Thursday were rising stars from Mayweather Promotions who will be competing on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Tickets for Saturday’s event are priced at $400, $300, $100 and $50 and tickets for Sunday’s event are priced at $100, $75, $50, and $25 not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card for tickets to both events, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets for both events are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. The weekend of action is promoted by Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions.
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Here is what the press conference participants had to say:
ADRIEN BRONER
“This is the AB show. You’re all getting it first, live and personal.
“I’m fighting Shawn Porter and I’m fighting his dad. It’s like I’m fighting his dad because the check comes in his dad’s name, then he pays Shawn.
“Since both Shawn and his dad get a check, if I whoop both of them, will I get paid twice?
“I like Shawn as a person, but he gets so much negative energy from his dad. That’s just the truth.
“After I whoop you Shawn, come sign with About Billions and I’ll buy you a nicer car than your dad’s. I already wrote out the contract.
“This is going to be a great fight. I’m very excited because I love putting on a show for the fans. This boy will not beat me.
“I’m coming to deliver a beat down. Shawn Porter is a football player, I’m going to take him out. It’s going to be fun.”
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SHAWN PORTER
“I feel great, it’s a good day. I’m just counting down until fight night.
“I’ve been working on everything in camp. I have a lot of speed, power, quickness and the whole nine. It’s going to take everything to win this fight.
“He’s got good speed, so we’re preparing for him to use a lot of that. We’ll make adjustments as we go along but the key is definitely taking care of his speed with our speed.
“It’s so sweet to be fighting at MGM Grand, this is what you want as a fighter. It’s my time now. I’m so excited about this opportunity.
“Number one, we have to take care of business. We know that if we take care of business it’ll be a great Father’s Day on Sunday.”
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ERROL SPENCE JR.
“I just have to stay focused and put on a spectacular performance on Saturday night. Hopefully next time I’ll be the main event. It’s a process but I’m getting there.
“I’m ready for anybody in the welterweight division, I’m ready for any kind of step up in competition period. I’m not the guy to shy away from anybody.
“Porter and Broner are a little more seasoned that me, but skill wise I think I’m right on par with them. Skill for skill I can match anybody in boxing.
“A lot of guys aren’t in the position that I’m in to get the opportunities that I have. This is my third year as a pro and it’s all been coming pretty fast. It’s all about timing. I’m enjoying the process.
“You’re going to be looking at the future of the sport come Saturday night.”
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PHIL LO GRECO
“There’s no such thing as the right moment. The perfect fight is when you want it to be. I got the call and decided that this is the perfect timing.
“It took me about 30 seconds to decide to take this fight. When you know why you fight, it makes these decisions easy.
“A year ago there was no way I thought I’d be on this stage. Now I have real opportunities and we’re here now.
“Win, lose or draw, I’m going back to the gym next week.
“I’m a pressure fighter. I like to engage and give the fans what they want to see. This is a great opportunity. Saturday is going to be fun.”
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Posted by: Boxing Photos on 6/18/2015
LAS VEGAS – An animated Adrien “The Problem” Broner held court for several minutes Thursday, as a calm “Showtime” Shawn Porter delivered his own strong message in advance of the exciting weekend of Premier Boxing Champions action at MGM Grand
In a different role than his usual one as boxing’s pound-for-pound king, President of Mayweather Promotions Floyd “Money” Mayweather helped run the press conferences alongside Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe.
On the Saturday, June 20 PBC on NBC show, Broner (30-1, 22 KOs) will take on Porter (25-1-1, 16 KOs) after Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (16-0, 13 KOs) battles Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco (26-1, 14 KOs). Televised coverage on NBC begins at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT.
Also at Thursday’s press conference, main event participant on the Sunday, June 21 PBC on CBS card Antonio DeMarco (22-0, 13 KOs) vowed to bring home a victory for his cancer-stricken sister in Sunday’s PBC on CBS main event showdown against former world champion Rances Barthelemy (31-4-1, 23 KOs). Sunday’s co-feature showcases a welterweight matchup between Sammy Vasquez (18-0, 13 KOs) and Wale Omotoso (25-1, 21 KOs). Televised coverage begins on CBS Sports at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
Also in attendance on Thursday were rising stars from Mayweather Promotions who will be competing on both Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets for Saturday’s event are priced at $400, $300, $100 and $50 and tickets for Sunday’s event are priced at $100, $75, $50, and $25 not including applicable service charges and taxes are on sale now. To charge by phone with a major credit card for tickets to both events, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets for both events are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. The weekend of action is promoted by Mayweather Promotions in association with TGB Promotions.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say:
ADRIEN BRONER
“This is the AB show. You’re all getting it first, live and personal.
“I’m fighting Shawn Porter and I’m fighting his dad. It’s like I’m fighting his dad because the check comes in his dad’s name, then he pays Shawn.
“Since both Shawn and his dad get a check, if I whoop both of them, will I get paid twice?
“I like Shawn as a person, but he gets so much negative energy from his dad. That’s just the truth.
“After I whoop you Shawn, come sign with About Billions and I’ll buy you a nicer car than your dad’s. I already wrote out the contract.
“This is going to be a great fight. I’m very excited because I love putting on a show for the fans. This boy will not beat me.
“I’m coming to deliver a beat down. Shawn Porter is a football player, I’m going to take him out. It’s going to be fun.”
SHAWN PORTER
“I feel great, it’s a good day. I’m just counting down until fight night.
“I’ve been working on everything in camp. I have a lot of speed, power, quickness and the whole nine. It’s going to take everything to win this fight.
“He’s got good speed, so we’re preparing for him to use a lot of that. We’ll make adjustments as we go along but the key is definitely taking care of his speed with our speed.
“It’s so sweet to be fighting at MGM Grand, this is what you want as a fighter. It’s my time now. I’m so excited about this opportunity.
“Number one, we have to take care of business. We know that if we take care of business it’ll be a great Father’s Day on Sunday.”
ERROL SPENCE JR.
“I just have to stay focused and put on a spectacular performance on Saturday night. Hopefully next time I’ll be the main event. It’s a process but I’m getting there.
“I’m ready for anybody in the welterweight division, I’m ready for any kind of step up in competition period. I’m not the guy to shy away from anybody.
“Porter and Broner are a little more seasoned that me, but skill wise I think I’m right on par with them. Skill for skill I can match anybody in boxing.
“A lot of guys aren’t in the position that I’m in to get the opportunities that I have. This is my third year as a pro and it’s all been coming pretty fast. It’s all about timing. I’m enjoying the process.
“You’re going to be looking at the future of the sport come Saturday night.”
PHIL LO GRECO
“There’s no such thing as the right moment. The perfect fight is when you want it to be. I got the call and decided that this is the perfect timing.
“It took me about 30 seconds to decide to take this fight. When you know why you fight, it makes these decisions easy.
“A year ago there was no way I thought I’d be on this stage. Now I have real opportunities and we’re here now.
“Win, lose or draw, I’m going back to the gym next week.
“I’m a pressure fighter. I like to engage and give the fans what they want to see. This is a great opportunity. Saturday is going to be fun.”
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By Jake Donovan
It’s a fight Shawn Porter accepted because any win in or near the welterweight division means an even bigger fight in the most lucrative weight class in the sport today.
Saturday’s showdown with former three-division titlist Adrien Broner at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will come near the welterweight division.
In order to land the fight, Porter was asked to accept a deal stating he can’t weigh any more than 144 lbs. by the time he hits the scale at Friday’s weigh-in. Roughly 12 hours prior to the opening bell, the former welterweight titlist will need to check in at 154 lbs. or less, as per a rehydration clause in their fight contract.
These are all terms the fighting pride of Akron, Ohio was willing to accept for the sake of headlining on free-to-air NBC (Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ET). It’s what’s being asked of him by adviser Al Haymon, in efforts to present a coin-flip headliner in the latest installment of the Premier Boxing Champions that has barnstormed a slew of networks since its debut in March.
By the time Porter hits the scale on Friday afternoon, he will weigh in at a career lightest weight, assuming of course he comes in at or within the contracted limit. The 27-year old has weighed 144 lbs. exactly once in his pro career, a 10-round decision win over Anges Adjaho in 2011. Before that, it was more than a decade ago, when Porter was a teenager in the amateur ranks.
His pro debut came in Oct. ’08, weighing just over the 165 lb. division at which he fought during his final amateur boxing years. Each year has been a steady reduction before landing at welterweight where he has been for the past five years.
It’s where he plans to be for years to come, but for one particular moment on Friday is willing to shrink down just a few pounds more only because of what will come with a win.
“I call it addition by subtraction,” notes Kenny Porter, Shawn’s father and trainer. “As he loses weight, he increases his opportunity for big fights.”
Porter (25-1-1, 16KOs) is in a damn big one this weekend. The showdown with Broner is viewed as the most competitive PBC headliner to date. Porter remains a slight favorite to win even with the current compromises in place. He’s likely an even bigger favorite if the fight took place at the full welterweight limit sans conditions.
Unfortunately that was never on the table, nor was Porter in much of a position to negotiate such terms with his in-state rival.
“We were called and told that we were asked to be 144 pounds by Adrien Broner,” Porter revealed of the terms of the fight during a recent media conference call. “That was not our decision. As soon as it was announced to me from my dad, I told him, whatever we need to do to make the fight.
“I guess there's a little kid from Cincinnati who's afraid of fighting at 147, even though that's a weight that he's even fought for a championship at. That's neither here nor there. The weigh-in is Friday. We'll be there. We'll be on weight, and we'll be excited to get on that scale and look him in the eyes at that weight and let him know that we're feeling good. Whatever advantage he thought could come from that, he's not getting any.”
Porter comes in less than a year removed from his welterweight title reign coming to a close, dropping a 12-round decision to Kell Brook last summer, just eight months after having wrested the crown from Devon Alexander in his Dec. ‘13 breakout performance in New York City.
His lone win since conceding his crown came in a knockout win over late replacement Erick Bone this past March. The night was originally marked as a clash with Roberto Garcia, where a win would’ve went considerably further than the absence of credit to be found in handling Bone with relative ease.
Garcia was unable to make that fight happen, one that would’ve served as the first bout of the premiere installment of PBC on Spike TV. Nor was Garcia able to meet the contractual terms of his scheduled showdown with Errol Spence on this weekend’s bill in Las Vegas.
There remains questions abound if Broner will even manage to check in at the very catchweight limit he demanded. The brash ex-champ from Cincinnati weighed 141 lbs. for what was believed to be a 140 lb. clash with John Molina in March. Embarrassment was spared when it was later revealed that the 12-round non-title fight—the very first bout to kick off the PBC series in primetime on NBC—came with a +/- 1 lb. tolerance.
It was perhaps with that instance in mind that Porter and his team wanted all of the details up front regarding Saturday’s bout. For weeks, all he was told was to make 144 lbs. When he began asking questions, the lack of answers provided helped unearth the lack of professionalism surrounding a fighter who has always been the utmost sportsman throughout his boxing life.
The instance at the first pre-fight press conference in Los Angeles also helped escalate a friendly in-state rivalry into a full-blown grudge match.
“You know what, there was no animosity about the weight up until the press conference that we had last week,” Porter pointed out. “We had the press conference. We've known for weeks now that the contracted weight is supposed to be 144. Here we are doing everything that we need to do as professionals to be on weight, be on point, be 100%, and the kid who chose to make the contract, the weight 144, wishes not to talk about the contracted weight, wishes not to talk about any rehydration clause, wants to avoid any conversation involving weight limits or anything like that.
“The more and more we talk about it, the more and more the animosity starts to set in because I'm a professional doing what I do. I've done it at this high level for so long, and my weight class is 147 for so long. You want to move up into my weight, then move up. Don't be scared. Don't be worried. Don't be afraid. Put your skill on the line along with your record. Put everything on the line. Put it all on the line at 147. Don't put it at 144 and then not want to talk about it.”
Porter pushed the issue just enough for Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe—the promoter of record for Saturday’s event—to confirm all of the details in advance of the weigh-in. It’s now confirmed that he and Broner have to make 144 lbs. on Friday, and not weigh any more than 154 lbs. during the Saturday morning rehydration check.
After that, all Porter has to do is win, and then it’s back to business as usual.
“Obviously we made this move for a reason, and that was to fight the kid,” Porter notes. “After that, I don't think there'll be any other reason for me to move any lower than 147. It's not going to be a problem this fight, but it's not something that I want to entertain in the future.
“I'm a 147-pound fighter, simple as that. Anyone I fight will be a strong 147-pound fighter, not a blown-up 140-pound fighter and not a took-down 154-pounder. We look to fight everyone at their best, and my best is going to be 144 on Saturday.”
http://www.boxingscene.com/showtime-shawn-porter-professional--92517
@ChocolateGiddyUp there is a rehydration clause.
As far as Shawn Porter, I agree with alot he said here, but the very end...he said:
Well AB WILL be a blown up 140 pound fighter on Saturday.
People keep saying that Porter has only fought at 144 once in his career, well, AB has only weighed in above 144 once in his career
Saying he fought for a Welterweight Championship means nothing, because he fought a guy who fought the majority of his career at 140 (Paulie) for the belt
You signed the contract, let's go. Stop the excuses everybody. Everyone needs to make weight and give us a great fight.
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Shawn Porter confident he can beat Adrien Broner despite ‘B-side’ status
Andreas Hale
June 18, 2015
Shawn Porter isn’t receiving the support that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has given Adrien Broner going into “The Battle for Ohio” but he’s confident that he knows how to beat his fellow Ohioan. Photo by Idris Erba/Mayweather Promotions
For Shawn Porter, his showdown with Adrien Broner on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas should give him home-field advantage considering that he now resides in Entertainment Capital of the World.
However, as the days inch closer to the “PBC on NBC” showdown that has been dubbed “The Battle For Ohio,” it appears that Porter may be more of an outsider. He’s already the B-side of a fascinating clash of styles where Broner holds a slight edge with the odds makers at a +100. And in order to land the fight, Porter had to agree to face “The Problem” at a catch weight of 144 pounds. Although he seems completely unfazed by how the concessions have gone to his opponent, the fact of the matter is that Broner has planted his flag and it is up to Porter to usurp him from power.
Take, for instance, Wednesday’s open workout that took place at the Mayweather Boxing Club. The surprising presence of Floyd Mayweather Jr. – who was there to help promote his boys Adrien Broner and Errol Spence Jr. – shifted the dynamic at the gym. While Porter worked out, a vast majority of the media was locked in a private room with Mayweather as the undefeated fighter waxed poetic about Saturday’s fight and all things “Money” related. By the time Mayweather was finished, Porter’s workout was wrapping up. And that’s when Broner arrived and immediately set foot in the ring in an effort to try and intimidate his opponent.
Words were exchanged, although nothing substantially volatile, and Broner proceeded to hold court in the ring that Porter was working out in while Mayweather and Spence also climbed between the ropes and took photos. Instead of trying to hold his ground, Porter simply left the ring. His father and trainer, Kenny, didn’t exactly depart quietly.
“Don’t worry about him because all he does is talk,” the elder Porter said while Broner mugged for the cameras. “He knows what he has to deal with come Saturday night.”
The 27-year-old contender, who told RingTV.com that he won’t indulge in trash talking with Broner, joined in on the photo opportunity with Mayweather and Broner and silently departed.
“He’s a talker who likes to run his mouth but it’s all good,” the former IBF welterweight champion said to a small group of media afterward. “We’re just going to do our thing on Saturday night.”
Regardless of how much he has conceded to Broner, Porter exudes confidence coming into this fight. Although he doesn’t say much about it, he and Broner have a relationship that dates back to their amateur days in Ohio with Broner being from Cincinnati and Porter not to far away in Akron. That relationship is the reason why Broner has toned his shtick down a bit. According to Kenny Porter, Broner has remained relatively humble for a reason.
“Everything that people don’t know about Broner is going to come to light,” Kenny Porter said in a recent interview with Sway in the Morning. “He was Shawn’s sparring partner…I brought him in because we were fighting a runner at the time and we used him to run from us. It ended up with us having to release him and him saying ‘I’m sorry coach but Shawn is just too strong.’”
While it is common knowledge within boxing circles that the two sparred with one another, the outcome of those sessions remain shrouded in mystery. Broner has maintained in numerous interviews that he has had the upper hand. However, Porter simply smiles whenever those sessions are brought up. Clearly, he knows something that we don’t.
As Broner continued to parade around the ring while telling Porter he “better bring it” on Saturday night, “Showtime” simply stared at him and shook his head.
“Broner keeps saying that he hopes I’m ready to bring it, but I don’t really understand what he means because everyone knows I’m ready and everyone knows I always bring it,” he said with a smile. “You don’t have to ask that of Shawn Porter.”
It may not be on his terms or with the #1 pound for pound boxer in the world singing his praises, but Shawn Porter is ready on June 20 to finally prove to the world something that he has known all along.
That he can and will beat Adrien Broner.
http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/...-can-beat-adrien-broner-despite-b-side-status
Andreas Hale
June 18, 2015
Shawn Porter isn’t receiving the support that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has given Adrien Broner going into “The Battle for Ohio” but he’s confident that he knows how to beat his fellow Ohioan. Photo by Idris Erba/Mayweather Promotions
For Shawn Porter, his showdown with Adrien Broner on Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas should give him home-field advantage considering that he now resides in Entertainment Capital of the World.
However, as the days inch closer to the “PBC on NBC” showdown that has been dubbed “The Battle For Ohio,” it appears that Porter may be more of an outsider. He’s already the B-side of a fascinating clash of styles where Broner holds a slight edge with the odds makers at a +100. And in order to land the fight, Porter had to agree to face “The Problem” at a catch weight of 144 pounds. Although he seems completely unfazed by how the concessions have gone to his opponent, the fact of the matter is that Broner has planted his flag and it is up to Porter to usurp him from power.
Take, for instance, Wednesday’s open workout that took place at the Mayweather Boxing Club. The surprising presence of Floyd Mayweather Jr. – who was there to help promote his boys Adrien Broner and Errol Spence Jr. – shifted the dynamic at the gym. While Porter worked out, a vast majority of the media was locked in a private room with Mayweather as the undefeated fighter waxed poetic about Saturday’s fight and all things “Money” related. By the time Mayweather was finished, Porter’s workout was wrapping up. And that’s when Broner arrived and immediately set foot in the ring in an effort to try and intimidate his opponent.
Words were exchanged, although nothing substantially volatile, and Broner proceeded to hold court in the ring that Porter was working out in while Mayweather and Spence also climbed between the ropes and took photos. Instead of trying to hold his ground, Porter simply left the ring. His father and trainer, Kenny, didn’t exactly depart quietly.
“Don’t worry about him because all he does is talk,” the elder Porter said while Broner mugged for the cameras. “He knows what he has to deal with come Saturday night.”
The 27-year-old contender, who told RingTV.com that he won’t indulge in trash talking with Broner, joined in on the photo opportunity with Mayweather and Broner and silently departed.
“He’s a talker who likes to run his mouth but it’s all good,” the former IBF welterweight champion said to a small group of media afterward. “We’re just going to do our thing on Saturday night.”
Regardless of how much he has conceded to Broner, Porter exudes confidence coming into this fight. Although he doesn’t say much about it, he and Broner have a relationship that dates back to their amateur days in Ohio with Broner being from Cincinnati and Porter not to far away in Akron. That relationship is the reason why Broner has toned his shtick down a bit. According to Kenny Porter, Broner has remained relatively humble for a reason.
“Everything that people don’t know about Broner is going to come to light,” Kenny Porter said in a recent interview with Sway in the Morning. “He was Shawn’s sparring partner…I brought him in because we were fighting a runner at the time and we used him to run from us. It ended up with us having to release him and him saying ‘I’m sorry coach but Shawn is just too strong.’”
While it is common knowledge within boxing circles that the two sparred with one another, the outcome of those sessions remain shrouded in mystery. Broner has maintained in numerous interviews that he has had the upper hand. However, Porter simply smiles whenever those sessions are brought up. Clearly, he knows something that we don’t.
As Broner continued to parade around the ring while telling Porter he “better bring it” on Saturday night, “Showtime” simply stared at him and shook his head.
“Broner keeps saying that he hopes I’m ready to bring it, but I don’t really understand what he means because everyone knows I’m ready and everyone knows I always bring it,” he said with a smile. “You don’t have to ask that of Shawn Porter.”
It may not be on his terms or with the #1 pound for pound boxer in the world singing his praises, but Shawn Porter is ready on June 20 to finally prove to the world something that he has known all along.
That he can and will beat Adrien Broner.
http://ringtv.craveonline.com/news/...-can-beat-adrien-broner-despite-b-side-status
What time is weigh in?
LinusCaldwell
From The Eastside with Love
I got Broner winning. Split decision
i cannot wait!!
#what a damn night we have tomorrow.
#what a damn night we have tomorrow.
Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter: Odds and Predictions Before Weigh-in Results
By Briggs Seekins, Featured ColumnistJun 19, 2015
Eric Jamison/Associated Press
Adrien Broner and Shawn Porter enter their bout Saturday night at similar points in their careers. Each is in his mid-20s, and each is a former world champion on the comeback trail. Each man has lost just once.
The fact that both men are young, highly regarded and desperate to win is reflected in the extremely close betting odds heading into their clash. Odds Shark had Porter opening as a slight favorite at minus-152.
The odds have only tightened as the fight has grown closer, with Porter, 27, now listed at between minus-130 and minus-135. Broner, 25, can scarcely be called an underdog, now drawing odds of an even plus-100 to plus-115.
Boxing writers and other experts have been similarly conflicted over whom to pick for this fight. While the panel on RingTV.com came down 13-8 in favor of Broner, many of the prognosticators called the fight a "50-50" or "Pick 'em" fight.
Picking for RingTV.com, multiple-division champion Robert Guerrero chose Porter to edge Broner by split decision: "This is a very evenly matched fight but I’m leaning towards Porter because he’s had more experience fighting at welterweight. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if Broner wins, I’m still picking Porter to win a close split decision."
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British boxing legend Ricky Hatton saw the fight in a similar manner to Guerrero, though he chose Broner to win: "It's a 50-50 fight. Styles make fights but if I have to pick then I will go with Broner. He likes boxers who come at him to fight and then he likes to stand off, using the shoulder roll and pick his shots a lot like Floyd (Mayweather Jr.) does, so I will go with Broner."
Many on the panel pointed to the fight's 144-pound catchweight limit as a decisive factor in their analysis. RingTV.com's Lee Groves saw it that way:
"This is a very difficult pick because both have flaws that can be exploited by each other. The 144-pound catchweight will definitely benefit Broner, whose performances at the full welterweight limit haven’t been as impressive as those at lighter weights. Porter began his career at 165 and 144 will be the lowest weight of his career, which he achieved against Anges Adjaho more than four years ago. If Porter’s body can recover from the strain, he can give Broner problems (pun intended), especially since Broner is one of the sport’s slowest starters. Because I think Broner is the more explosive fighter, whose fast punches can crack the tender scar tissue above Porter’s eyes, he will do just enough to win a hard-fought decision."
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Norm Frauenheim of The Ring magazine and 15Rounds.com (via RingTV.com) pointed out that Porter is already large for a welterweight, let alone for a welterweight dropping another three pounds:
"Scales in a pick ‘em fight are tipped against Shawn Porter by a catchweight. It looked as if Porter had a tough time making 147 in his last outing. It’ll be even tougher to make 144, especially against Broner, who will use his advantages in reach and speed to make Porter chase him early. A tired Porter figures to be an easy target in the final rounds, allowing Broner to win on the cards."
While acknowledging that the catchweight could be a factor, The Boxing Tribune picked Porter, noting that the style matchup would seem to favor him, at least on paper:
"Broner has had trouble dealing with larger fighters who apply pressure. He doesn’t punch often enough to deter their attacks. Defensively he has adopted a Mayweather-style defense, which worked when he was competing in the lightweight and junior lightweight divisions. It’s been less effective as he’s moved up. Shawn Porter’s style, on paper, will present a lot of problems for Broner and his low output attack."
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Bleacher Report's own Kevin McRae picked Porter for similar reasons in his preview earlier this week:
"Broner doesn't like to be bullied.
He's uncomfortable with a fighter who can out muscle him on the inside.
Porter should be able to do both, so long as he doesn't have any problems dropping the extra three pounds to get within the catchweight limit."
It's always exciting to have two young, talented boxers facing off in a fight where each man is viewed as having an outstanding chance of winning. NBC will broadcast this fight at 8:30 p.m. ET, giving it a large amount of potential to reach a mainstream audience. It should be an ideal fight for that sort of time slot.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-odds-and-predictions-before-weigh-in-results
By Briggs Seekins, Featured ColumnistJun 19, 2015
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Adrien Broner and Shawn Porter enter their bout Saturday night at similar points in their careers. Each is in his mid-20s, and each is a former world champion on the comeback trail. Each man has lost just once.
The fact that both men are young, highly regarded and desperate to win is reflected in the extremely close betting odds heading into their clash. Odds Shark had Porter opening as a slight favorite at minus-152.
The odds have only tightened as the fight has grown closer, with Porter, 27, now listed at between minus-130 and minus-135. Broner, 25, can scarcely be called an underdog, now drawing odds of an even plus-100 to plus-115.
Boxing writers and other experts have been similarly conflicted over whom to pick for this fight. While the panel on RingTV.com came down 13-8 in favor of Broner, many of the prognosticators called the fight a "50-50" or "Pick 'em" fight.
Picking for RingTV.com, multiple-division champion Robert Guerrero chose Porter to edge Broner by split decision: "This is a very evenly matched fight but I’m leaning towards Porter because he’s had more experience fighting at welterweight. Although I wouldn’t be surprised if Broner wins, I’m still picking Porter to win a close split decision."
British boxing legend Ricky Hatton saw the fight in a similar manner to Guerrero, though he chose Broner to win: "It's a 50-50 fight. Styles make fights but if I have to pick then I will go with Broner. He likes boxers who come at him to fight and then he likes to stand off, using the shoulder roll and pick his shots a lot like Floyd (Mayweather Jr.) does, so I will go with Broner."
Many on the panel pointed to the fight's 144-pound catchweight limit as a decisive factor in their analysis. RingTV.com's Lee Groves saw it that way:
"This is a very difficult pick because both have flaws that can be exploited by each other. The 144-pound catchweight will definitely benefit Broner, whose performances at the full welterweight limit haven’t been as impressive as those at lighter weights. Porter began his career at 165 and 144 will be the lowest weight of his career, which he achieved against Anges Adjaho more than four years ago. If Porter’s body can recover from the strain, he can give Broner problems (pun intended), especially since Broner is one of the sport’s slowest starters. Because I think Broner is the more explosive fighter, whose fast punches can crack the tender scar tissue above Porter’s eyes, he will do just enough to win a hard-fought decision."
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Norm Frauenheim of The Ring magazine and 15Rounds.com (via RingTV.com) pointed out that Porter is already large for a welterweight, let alone for a welterweight dropping another three pounds:
"Scales in a pick ‘em fight are tipped against Shawn Porter by a catchweight. It looked as if Porter had a tough time making 147 in his last outing. It’ll be even tougher to make 144, especially against Broner, who will use his advantages in reach and speed to make Porter chase him early. A tired Porter figures to be an easy target in the final rounds, allowing Broner to win on the cards."
While acknowledging that the catchweight could be a factor, The Boxing Tribune picked Porter, noting that the style matchup would seem to favor him, at least on paper:
"Broner has had trouble dealing with larger fighters who apply pressure. He doesn’t punch often enough to deter their attacks. Defensively he has adopted a Mayweather-style defense, which worked when he was competing in the lightweight and junior lightweight divisions. It’s been less effective as he’s moved up. Shawn Porter’s style, on paper, will present a lot of problems for Broner and his low output attack."
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Bleacher Report's own Kevin McRae picked Porter for similar reasons in his preview earlier this week:
"Broner doesn't like to be bullied.
He's uncomfortable with a fighter who can out muscle him on the inside.
Porter should be able to do both, so long as he doesn't have any problems dropping the extra three pounds to get within the catchweight limit."
It's always exciting to have two young, talented boxers facing off in a fight where each man is viewed as having an outstanding chance of winning. NBC will broadcast this fight at 8:30 p.m. ET, giving it a large amount of potential to reach a mainstream audience. It should be an ideal fight for that sort of time slot.
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Adrien Broner v Shawn Porter: The Panel offer their predictions
Nelson, Oliver, Watt, McCrory and Moore
Last Updated: 19/06/15 12:28pm
Adrien Broner or Shawn Porter? The Panel make their picks (Lucas Noonan/Premier Boxing Champions)
Adrien Broner and Shawn Porter clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night and an excited panel of experts are finding it difficult to decide. But are all edging one way!
Johnny Nelson
I think Porter is going to win on points. I think we will see the same style we saw against Kell Brook but I am not sure Broner is going to be able to flip it and wear him down in the second half. You pick a rhythm when you are fighting someone and the problem is that Porter's is very unreadable and very awkward to deal with.
I think we will see the same style we saw against Kell Brook but I am not sure Broner is going to be able to flip it.
Johnny Nelson
Kell was lucky. He boxes in a gym with all sorts of people, with all different approaches, skills and styles and I wonder if Broner has the same options to work with. I have a feeling he will not be able to work out that odd rhythm. While I am pretty sure it's going to be ugly and messy at times, Porter nicks it.
Spencer Oliver
I believe Porter will win because he'll out-hustle him. Porter's got such a busy work-rate and his style is all wrong for Broner, who likes a bit of space. Maybe Porter doesn't hit as hard as Maidana but the volume of punches will be more. I think Porter will win a wide points decision.
Maybe Porter doesn't hit as hard as Maidana but the volume of punches will be more.
Spencer Oliver
I think Porter belongs at the top and he'll be chasing a rematch with Kell Brook. We'd all love to see that one again.
Jim Watt
Broner lost to Marcos Maidana, so he obviously came up with the answers, pressured him, stayed on him and because he is naturally bigger, I can see Porter doing the same. I have no problem with Porter being beaten by Kell Brook but I don't think he got enough credit for the work he did in the first half of the fight, the work-rate and those body shots.
I have no problem with Porter being beaten by Kell Brook but I don't think he got enough credit for the work he did.
Jim Watt
Broner will throw some nice punches and put some flashy stuff in that the judges will like, so it really could go either way. That 144lbs limit will help Broner but I am leaning towards Porter. On points.
Glenn McCrory
I still think Porter can win this fight on points. I think it's a points fight either way but I think he'll sneak it. He's the bigger man but hopefully the weight stipulation doesn't kill his chances.
If Porter wins, then the Brook-Porter rematch would be a brilliant one to have in England.
Glenn McCrory
Jamie Moore
As long as Porter's okay at the weight, he'll nick it on points. I'm looking forward to the weigh-in because you can get a lot from that.
I'm looking forward to the weigh-in because you can get a lot from that.
Jamie Moore
I'll wait to make a more solid prediction until after I've seen them both on the scales but if pushed right now, I'm going to go for Porter on points in a close one.
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All the Sky Sports analysts going with The Ohio Powerhouse
Nelson, Oliver, Watt, McCrory and Moore
Last Updated: 19/06/15 12:28pm
Adrien Broner or Shawn Porter? The Panel make their picks (Lucas Noonan/Premier Boxing Champions)
Adrien Broner and Shawn Porter clash in Las Vegas on Saturday night and an excited panel of experts are finding it difficult to decide. But are all edging one way!
Johnny Nelson
I think Porter is going to win on points. I think we will see the same style we saw against Kell Brook but I am not sure Broner is going to be able to flip it and wear him down in the second half. You pick a rhythm when you are fighting someone and the problem is that Porter's is very unreadable and very awkward to deal with.
I think we will see the same style we saw against Kell Brook but I am not sure Broner is going to be able to flip it.
Johnny Nelson
Kell was lucky. He boxes in a gym with all sorts of people, with all different approaches, skills and styles and I wonder if Broner has the same options to work with. I have a feeling he will not be able to work out that odd rhythm. While I am pretty sure it's going to be ugly and messy at times, Porter nicks it.
Spencer Oliver
I believe Porter will win because he'll out-hustle him. Porter's got such a busy work-rate and his style is all wrong for Broner, who likes a bit of space. Maybe Porter doesn't hit as hard as Maidana but the volume of punches will be more. I think Porter will win a wide points decision.
Maybe Porter doesn't hit as hard as Maidana but the volume of punches will be more.
Spencer Oliver
I think Porter belongs at the top and he'll be chasing a rematch with Kell Brook. We'd all love to see that one again.
Jim Watt
Broner lost to Marcos Maidana, so he obviously came up with the answers, pressured him, stayed on him and because he is naturally bigger, I can see Porter doing the same. I have no problem with Porter being beaten by Kell Brook but I don't think he got enough credit for the work he did in the first half of the fight, the work-rate and those body shots.
I have no problem with Porter being beaten by Kell Brook but I don't think he got enough credit for the work he did.
Jim Watt
Broner will throw some nice punches and put some flashy stuff in that the judges will like, so it really could go either way. That 144lbs limit will help Broner but I am leaning towards Porter. On points.
Glenn McCrory
I still think Porter can win this fight on points. I think it's a points fight either way but I think he'll sneak it. He's the bigger man but hopefully the weight stipulation doesn't kill his chances.
If Porter wins, then the Brook-Porter rematch would be a brilliant one to have in England.
Glenn McCrory
Jamie Moore
As long as Porter's okay at the weight, he'll nick it on points. I'm looking forward to the weigh-in because you can get a lot from that.
I'm looking forward to the weigh-in because you can get a lot from that.
Jamie Moore
I'll wait to make a more solid prediction until after I've seen them both on the scales but if pushed right now, I'm going to go for Porter on points in a close one.
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All the Sky Sports analysts going with The Ohio Powerhouse
LinusCaldwell
From The Eastside with Love
@Newzz we gon need to run that interview fairly soon.
@krackdagawd already confirmed he ready for his.
@krackdagawd already confirmed he ready for his.
krackdagawd
Inspire.
oh now you want to hype up my boy brook
Broner isnt a Kell Brook, doesnt have the strength to contain Porter or the right hand, Brook has amazing timing
Who the fukk is hyping up Brook would you feel better if the gif was of that jobber he fought on pbc resetting him with the jab as well
at you thinking I'd big up a generic eurocac