Shawn Porter has been pining for a rematch with Welterweight World champion Keith Thurman ever since his loss in a close decision back in 2016. As a matter of fact, revenge has been the constant companion of Porter ever since that epic championship bout defeat. Although Porter has not yet been able to land a rematch battle with Thurman he, ironically enough, ended up with a showdown that is every bit as compelling if not more so. Porter is going to step into the ring against another victim of Keith Thurman when he faces Danny Garcia for the World Boxing Council World Welterweight title belt at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This Showtime bout is without question one of the most eagerly anticipated of the entire year.
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Boxing Odds at BookMaker.eu
Shawn Porter +140
Danny Garcia -160
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The bout between Shawn Porter (28-2-1, 17 knockouts) and Danny Garcia (34-1, 20 knockouts) will be for the vacant World Boxing Council World Welterweight Title. Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York will be the venue and the bout can be seen on Showtime. The championship fight is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Fight Preview
Keith Thurman certainly paid a steep price for his split decision win over Danny Garcia on March 4, 2017 as he has been sidelined with injury ever since. In fact, Thurman had to relinquish one of his titles due to the fact that he is yet to be able to answer the bell. All of this has meant that Porter could not fulfill his mission and dream of a rematch title fight to avenge his bitter defeat. And yet fight fans and handicappers have ended up as the big winners with a Showtime Showdown of Porter vs. Garcia which has become the talk of the boxing world. In this title fight matchup fans will be treated to a pair of proven champions going at it in the deepest weight division in all the fight game.
Danny Garcia has not been shy about stating publicly what he thinks he will do to Porter. In fact, Garcia’s braggadocio has served to motivate Porter to the point where he really wanted this matchup as much as the rematch with Thurman.
Porter has stated that his bout with Garcia will serve as the fight he has always wanted for his career, especially with him thriving off back to back wins since his defeat at the hands of Thurman. Porter says that the belt is all that he wants and that defeating Danny Garcia would be icing on the cake if he wins the championship. Porter clearly stated the respect that he has for Garcia as a proven champion and long-time winner that is among the most respected fighters in the game. Porter added that once he wins the belt over Garcia the “sky’s the limit.”
As for Garcia he is also very excited for this Showtime championship bout and stepping into the ring against Porter, who is a proven champion in his own right. Garcia bragged that he is a championship level fighter and that his matchup with Porter is at the level that he expects. He is still bothered by his defeat against Thurman as Garcia believes he was the actual winner. As such, the defeat has served as extra motivational fuel. He promised to bang with Porter in the middle of the ring. Garcia also believes that he is the stronger puncher with faster hands and superior all around boxing ability.
Boxing Betting Tips
Garcia has run his mouth with plenty of good reason. With two past title belts in two different weight classes for multiple years at a time he has the cache to prevail.
Boxing Odds Pick: Danny Garcia
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With the boxing odds at BookMaker Sportsbook, you can bet on boxing all year, from smaller cards to pay-per-view events. Access live betting lines from your mobile device at BookMaker Sportsbook. Shawn Porter vs. Danny Garcia takes place on September 8, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight can be seen on Showtime.
