Welterweight News: Thurman’s Return Set, Porter To Face Uganis – and Spence-Garcia Official

11/15/201811/14/2018 James Slater

Arguably the hottest weight division in the sport right now, there has been plenty of welterweight news coming at us over the past few hours. … continue

Keith Thurman Breaks Down Danny Garcia vs Shawn Porter

09/04/2018 Premier Boxing

Welterweight World Champion Keith Thurman has an acute understanding of what it takes to beat Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter. The undefeated, former unified champion … continue

Kenny Porter says neither Keith Thurman nor Danny Garcia wants to fight Shawn Porter; says Thurman “faking” injuries

05/16/2018 James Slater

Kenny Porter, father and head trainer of Shawn Porter, speaks his mind and he is totally unafraid of doing so. Case in point, Porter’s recent … continue

Keith Thurman’s May return to be postponed due to yet another injury

03/31/2018 James Slater

Keith Thurman, the reigning WBA and WBC welterweight champ, will have to wait a little longer until he finally returns to the ring. As fans … continue

Wilder-Ortiz, Charlo, Thurman, Garcia, Broner & More! – Quotes

01/24/2018 Showtime Boxing

SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions unveiled the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING television lineup for the first half of 2018 in an unprecedented, first-of-its-kind Boxing Upfront at Cipriani’s in New York City on Wednesday.

Legendary ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. introduced the matchups of 10 marquee events featuring 12 world champions, 14 undefeated fighters and 12 World Championship fights across the first six months of 2018. Among the fighters in attendance included Deontay Wilder, Danny Garcia, Jermall Charlo, Jermell Charlo, Mikey Garcia, Erislandy Lara, Adrien Broner, Keith Thurman, Leo Santa Cruz, Abner Mares and Errol Spence Jr.

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Showtime & PBC boxing schedule for 2018

01/25/201801/24/2018 Showtime Boxing

SHOWTIME Sports and Premier Boxing Champions have announced the television lineup for SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® for the first half of the year. Airing 10 live world-class boxing events – featuring 12 world champions and 12 world title fights – PBC and SHOWTIME are establishing an industry standard for a top-flight boxing season and a level of organization never before seen in the sport.

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The welterweight division: Today’s ‘Three Kings’ – Spence, Thurman, Crawford

01/22/2018 James Slater

Today, the welterweight division is as hot as can be and the weight class is almost certainly THE most talent-rich and exciting in boxing right now. Back in the glory days of Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns, Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran, there were ‘Four Kings,’ greats who all fought one another, over a number of weight divisions.

Today, the welterweight division can boast ‘Three Kings,’ and one of them has not even boxed at 147 yet. Errol Spence, unbeaten champ, Keith Thurman, unbeaten champ, and Terence Crawford, unbeaten pound-for-pound No-1 in the opinion of many. Which of these three hugely talented fighters will emerge as the very best should they all fight one another?

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Errol Spence Jr. is the best welterweight in the world, but he needs to beat Keith Thurman to prove it

01/21/2018 James Slater

Errol Spence looked superb in beating down a tough and game Lamont Peterson last night, scoring an ultra-dominant victory that came at the start of round-eight. The IBF welterweight king retained his belt for the first time since ripping it from Kell Brook and many people are fully expecting “The Truth,” as the hugely talented southpaw is known, to enjoy a long, long reign.

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Khan: I’m going to clean up the 147lb division

01/01/2018 Andy Brooks

Amir Khan (31-4, 19 KOs) is starting out the New Year in style, predicting that he’s going to clean out the 147 pound weight division from top to bottom. Khan has his eyes on WBA/WBC welterweight champion Keith Thurman and IBF champion Errol Spence Jr. as his first 2 immediate targets in his sights. Beyond those 2 champions, Khan wants to avenge 2 of his past defeats to Danny Garcia and Lamont Peterson. Khan was beaten by them 5 and 6 years ago respectively.

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Khan wants Thurman after March tune-up

12/31/2017 Andy Brooks

Amir Khan (31-4, 19 KOs) says he’ll be ready to challenge for a world title against WBA/WBC welterweight champion Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman (28-0, 22 KOs) after he takes a tune-up fight this March.

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