Keith Thurman-Shawn Porter rescheduled for June 25
16/04/2016 22:12
WBA welterweight champion Keith Thurman (26-0, 22 KOs) will defend his title against fellow American Shawn Porter (26-1-1, 16 KOs) on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The fight was originally scheduled for March 12, but Thurman had to pull out due to injuries suffered in a car accident. Thurman has now been cleared to resume training and fight former IBF champion Porter.
“Keith Thurman against Shawn Porter is one of the best matchups that can be made in the welterweight division right now,” said promoter Lou DiBella.
Also on the card, WBA featherweight champion Jesus Cuellar (28-1, 21 KOs) will fight former three-division world champion Abner Mares (29-2-1, 15 KOs).