Shawn Porter Bio | Wiki
Shawn Porter is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2021. He is a two-time former welterweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 2013 to 2014 and the WBC title from 2018 to 2019.
As of August 2021, Shawn is ranked as the world’s third-best active welterweight by BoxRec and fourth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and The Ring magazine. He is mostly known for his aggressive pressure fighting style, physical strength, and high work rate.
Shawn Porter Age
Shawn was born on October 27, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. He is 34 years old.
Shawn Porter Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx. 1.70 m).
Shawn Porter Family | Dad
He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio b6 his father Kenny Porter, and his mother. Shawn was trained and managed by his father, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has a brother named Kenneth Porter II. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the black ethnicity.
Shawn Porter Wife
Shawn is married to his beautiful wife Julia. The couple celebrated their wedding in 2014. Together, they share two sons Shaddai and Adonai.
Terence Crawford Vs Shawn Porter
On July 31, 2021, the WBO ordered their welterweight champion Terence Crawford to defend his title against Shawn, the #2 ranked WBO welterweight contender. As the two sides were unable to negotiate the terms of the fight, the WBO set a purse bid for September 2, 2021, which was later postponed until September 14. Crawford and Shawn adhered to a 60-40 purse split, rather than the usual 80-20 split for mandated matches, taking into account the earnings from their three previous fights.
On September 14, 2021, it became announced that a deal had been agreed to stage the fight on November 20 at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, airing on ESPN+ PPV. Shawn lost the bout via tenth-round technical knockout after being knocked down twice in the tenth round, prompting his corner to pull him from the fight.
Shawn Porter Record | Fights | Retire
As a professional boxer, Shawn competed from 2008 to 2021. He had a record of 36 total fights with 31 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. At the post-fight press conference in 2021 after the Crawford fight, Shawn announced his retirement from boxing, stating:
“I was prepared to announce my retirement tonight, win, lose or draw. Even if it was a draw. I was not going to do it again. I’m announcing my retirement right now”.
Shawn Porter Boxrec
As of August 2021, Shawn is ranked as the world’s third-best active welterweight by BoxRec and fourth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board and The Ring magazine
Shawn Porter Losses
Throughout his professional career, Shawn has lost 4 times out of 36 fights. He lost in his last fight to his opponent Terence Crawford on November 20, 2021. On September 28, 2019, he lost to Errol Spence Jr., and Keith Thurman on June 25, 2016. Shawn’s first loss came in his 26th fight with Kell Brook on August 16, 2014.
Shawn Porter Vs Adrien Broner
On May 16, 2015, TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions announced that Shawn would fight fellow Ohio boxer Adrien Broner (30–1, 22 KOs) on June 20. Going into the fight, Broner was 4–0 at the arena. There was controversy around the catchweight.
Leading up to the fight the Welterweight champ Shawn also criticized, that Broner had a 157lbs limit clause in the contract, which stopped Shawn from rehydrating to his normal weight on fight day. The 3 judges scored the bout 114–112, 118–108, 115–111 and the fight drew close to 2.4 million viewers. Broner had a purse of $1.35 million compared to Porter’s $1 million.
Shawn Porter Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Shawn’s estimated net worth is $7 million.
How Old Is Shawn Porter
Shawn was born on October 27, 1987, thus, he is 34 years old.
Who Did Shawn Porter Lose To
He lost in his last fight to his opponent Terence Crawford on November 20, 2021. On September 28, 2019, he lost to Errol Spence Jr., and Keith Thurman on June 25, 2016. Shawn’s first loss came in his 26th fight with Kell Brook on August 16, 2014.