By his age of tender, Porter started boxing seriously and reached an amateur record of 276–14. This will end a twenty-year amateur career in which he has predominantly campaigned at middleweight with a single victory apiece over eventual high-profile pros Daniel Jacobs in 2007, Demetrius Andrade in 2006, and Oleksandr Usyk in 2011. In 2007 he won the United States Golden Gloves Championship to obtain a right to fight on a national competition stage. Despite all of his various successes, Porter barely avoided qualification for the Olympic team in 2008. Beyond his work in the ring, he was an all-district football player and all-conference athlete during high school in Akron, Ohio.
Professional Boxing Career
Since turning pro in 2008, Porter quickly emerged as an aggressive fighter with high physical pressure and a great volume of work. A former welterweight champion of the world – holding both the IBF title between 2013 and 2014 and the WBC world championship from 2018 up to this year – Porter at every level and at literally just about each and single rank through a career when you had at or nearly held all top boxers up there took a loss to him after which it garnered widespread respects by any of them fighting off the continuous engine and durable approach he kept right out with him.
Notable Fights
Victory over Devon Alexander, 2013: Porter announced his arrival as a world champion when he defeated Devon Alexander by a unanimous decision to win the IBF welterweight title.
Defeat of Paulie Malignaggi, 2014: He stopped Malignaggi in the fourth as he made his first title defense, cementing his status in the welterweight division.
Fight with Keith Thurman 2016: He lost by close unanimous decision, but it was one of those fights in which Porter came out looking real aggressive and competitive.
Showdown with Errol Spence Jr. (2019): Against Spence Jr., Porter would unify and drop a split decision in an instant classic that continues to build his reputation into that of a formidable competitor.
Against Terence Crawford 2021: Was stopped for the first time in his career by Crawford via a tenth-round technical knockout. He announced his retirement from professional boxing following defeat.
Transition to Commentary and Media
He retired from boxing and slid easily into sports commentary. He has provided deep insight into the sport for several networks, including NBC’s Ring City USA and Premier Boxing Champions on Fox. In 2020, he launched “The Porter Way Podcast,” a weekly podcast wherein, among other things, he shares his views about boxing and current sporting topics while his deep knowledge about the sport keeps fans at the edge.
Recent Insights and Contributions
Porter did not stop being involved with active boxing even after retirement; he still often shared thoughts on future fights and developing talents. Recently, Porter commented on the upcoming fight of Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Lamont Roach, underlining a well-known fact for himself: the fighters knew each other very well, and he added that the fight is going to be really competitive.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When did Shawn Porter retire from boxing?
Shawn Porter is one of boxing’s most respected world champions and recently announced his November 2021 retirement from Pro Boxing after his bout with Terence Crawford.
Is Shawn Porter currently a commentator in the sport of boxing?
Yes, he did sports commentary after retiring from boxing; that means on the side, he used to do analysis for networks such as NBC and Fox. He also does “The Porter Way Podcast,” talking about everything related to boxing or anything else that has to deal with sports.
Does Shawn Porter have a YouTube channel?
Shawn Porter does have a YouTube channel on which he posts content. The name of his YouTube channel is “The Porter Way Podcast,” where he speaks about boxing and talks to fans.
What is Shawn Porter’s record in the ring?
Porter retired with a record of 31-4-1, including 17 wins by knockout.
