Shawn Porter

Shawn Porter
Statistics
Real name Shawn Porter
Nickname(s) Showtime[1]
Rated at Light Middleweight
Welterweight
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Reach 68 in (173 cm)
Nationality United States American
Born October 27, 1987
Stow, Ohio
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 26
Wins 24
Wins by KO 15
Losses 1
Draws 1
No contests 0

Shawn Porter (born October 27, 1987 in Akron, Ohio) is an American professional boxer in the Premier Boxing Champions series. Porter fights in the welterweight division, where he is the former IBF Welterweight Champion. He holds notable wins over Julio Díaz, Devon Alexander and Paulie Malignaggi. His professional record stands 24-1-1 (15 KOs).[2]

Amateur career

He compiled an astounding amateur record of 276-14.[3] In 2007 he won the World Golden Gloves Championship but at the PanAm Games Shawn was knocked out in the second round by Cuban Emilio Correa.[4] Though he boasts amateur victories[5] over current pro prospects Aaron Goldhammer, Daniel Jacobs, Demetrius Andrade, Edwin Rodriguez, Shawn Estrada, and Jonathan Nelson, he came up just short in qualifying for the 2008 U.S. Olympics team.[6] Porter is a graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School.[7] There he earned all conference in football his junior and senior year.

Pro career

Porter is trained and managed by his father Kenny Porter in Las Vegas, Nevada.[8]

Shawn won his first Championship belt, the Interim WBO NABO Light Middleweight title against Russell Jordan on ESPN's Friday Night Fights.[9][10] On April 16, 2010 he knocked out veteran Raul Pinzon in just one round.[11]

Move to Welterweight

In July 2010, Porter beat Ray Robinson in his first fight at Welterweight.[12]

His record improved to 22-0-1 after defeated former World champion Julio Diaz by decision on September 12, 2013, retaining the NABO title and winning the vacant IBF North American title as a result.

Porter won the IBF Welterweight Championship Title after defeating Devon Alexander on December 7, 2013.[13] On April 19, 2014, Porter defended his title by knocking out Paulie Malignaggi in the fourth round.

Porter vs. Brook

Shawn Porter was ordered by the IBF to make his next mandatory defense against Kell Brook. Brook defeated Porter for the championship via 12 round majority decision.

Porter vs. Garcia

On March 13, 2015, Shawn Porter will make his debut as a part of the Premier Boxing Champions series on Spike TV against veteran Roberto Garcia. The fight will take place in Ontario, Calif., at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.[14]

Professional boxing record

24 Wins (15 knockouts), 1 Loss, 1 Draw
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 25-1-1 Ecuador Erick Bone KO 5 (10) 2015-03-13 United States Citizens Bank Arena, Ontario, California
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 24-1-1 United Kingdom Kell Brook MD 12 2014-08-16United States StubHub Center, Carson, California Lost IBF Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 24-0-1 United States Paulie Malignaggi TKO 4 (12) (1:14) 2014-04-19United States DC Armory, Washington, D.C. Retained IBF Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 23-0-1 United States Devon Alexander UD 12 2013-12-07United States Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York Won IBF Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22-0-1Mexico Julio Díaz UD 10 2013-09-12United States MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21-0-1 Canada Phil Lo Greco UD 10 2013-05-18 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Draw 20-0-1 Mexico Julio Díaz SD 10 2012-12-15 United States Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20-0 Mexico Alfonso Gomez UD 10 2012-07-28 United States HP Pavilion, San Jose, California Won vacant WBO NABO Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19-0 United States Patrick Thompson TKO 6 (8) (1:39) 2012-04-28 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18-0 Benin Agnes Adjaho UD 10 2011-02-18 United States Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland Retained NABF Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17-0 United States Hector Munoz TKO 9 (10) (2:05) 2010-10-15 United States Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma Won NABF Welterweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16-0 United States Ray Robinson UD 10 2010-07-16 United States DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15-0 United States Robert Kliewer TKO 5 (8) (1:08) 2010-05-22 United States Fitzgerald Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14-0 Colombia Raul Pinzon KO 1 (8) (2:39) 2010-04-16 United States Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13-0 United States Russell Jordan UD 10 2010-02-19 United States Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio Won Interim WBO NABO Light Middleweight title.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12-0 United States Jamar Patterson TKO 4 (8) (1:54) 2009-12-18 United States Grand Casinos, Hinckley, Minnesota
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11-0 United States Jerome Ellis RTD 4 (8) (3:00) 2009-11-21 United States Fitzgerald Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10-0 United States Lamar Harris TKO 1 (6) (2:18) 2009-08-29 United States Fitzgerald Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9-0 United States Brandon Wooten TKO 1 (6) (2:00) 2009-06-19United States Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8-0 United States Sam Sparkman DQ 2 (6) (3:00) 2009-04-25 United States Fitzgerald Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7-0 Mexico Eloy Suarez TKO 1 (4) (2:59) 2009-04-03 United States Pepsi Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6-0 United States Abdias Castillo TKO 4 (4) (1:43) 2009-03-14 United States Fitzgerald Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5-0 United States Cory Jones UD 4 2009-02-06 United States Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4-0 United States Tommy Stepp KO 1 (4) (1:55) 2009-01-24 United States Fitzgerald Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3-0 United States Phillip Hammac TKO 2 (4) (1:30) 2008-11-22 United States Fitzgerald Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2-0 United States Toris Smith TKO 1 (4) (0:53) 2008-11-01 United States West Junior High School, West Memphis, Arkansas
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1-0 United States Norman Johnson TKO 1 (4) (1:17) 2008-10-03 United States Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury, Maryland Professional Debut.

References

  1. ↑ Donovan, Jake (December 16, 2009). "Sparring partner no more: Showtime "You CAN stop me" for Shawn Porter". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved December 17, 2009.
  2. ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/shawn-porter
  3. ↑ http://shawnporterboxing.com/The_Amateur_Record.html
  4. ↑ http://terratv.terra.cl/Deportes/Pan-2007/4406-11967/Boxeo-Cubano-pone-a-domir-a-Poter-de-USA.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.eastsideboxing.com/news.php?p=14763&more=1
  6. ↑ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/348000-shawn-porter-speaks-on-manny-pacquiao-floyd-mayweather-and-much-more
  7. ↑ http://www.fallsnewspress.com/sports/2013/08/25/stow-graduate-to-fight-at-mgm-grand-in-las-vegas
  8. ↑ http://www.doghouseboxing.com/Ken/Hissner112009.htm
  9. ↑ http://boxing.fanhouse.com/2010/01/21/shawn-porter-to-headline-espn-fightnight-night-facing-russell-jo/
  10. ↑ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=25488
  11. ↑ http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=26982
  12. ↑ http://fighthype.com/pages/content7813.html
  13. ↑ http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/9812037/devon-alexander-settles-bout-vs-shawn-porter
  14. ↑ http://www.premierboxingchampions.com/boxing-schedule

External links

Preceded by
Devon Alexander		 IBF Welterweight Champion
December 7, 2013 – August 16, 2014 		Succeeded by
Kell Brook