Shawn Porter is a +160 Fight Odds Underdog

Expert Sports Picks: Saturday June 25th welterweight bombers Keith Thurman and Shawn Porter will fight for Thurman’s 147 Lb. W.B.A. title. Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter Fight Odds have Thurman as a -240 favorite with 60% of boxing predictions on Thurman. The bout will be televised from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Showtime at 9 PM ET. Thurman, 26-0, 22 KO’s, will be making the 3rd defense of his title but looked unimpressive in his technical stoppage of contender Luis Collazo 11-months ago. In his last outing, Porter, 26-1-1, 16 KO’s dominated contender Adrien Broner to win a unanimous decision. Can the tough Ohio kid “Showtime” Porter upset the dangerous Florida slugger “One Time” Thurman? ESPN2 News gives away their Expert Boxing Predictions for this W.B.A. title fight from Brooklyn. Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter Fight Odds have Porter as a +190 underdog ($100 Bet Pays Out $290)

Keith Thurman – Boxer: The sinewy 5’8″ Thurman is the complete package with explosive power, lightning hand-speed and a multi-faceted defense. Thurman is a powerfully built puncher/boxer that looks for the knockout from the opening bell with punches in bunches. Despite his reputation as an all-out offensive buzzsaw the Florida fighter has shown good head-movement, footwork and boxing skill.  Thurman fires a stiff jab (71″ reach) and is very mobile and athletic on his feet.  On the downside, Thurman has a tendency to telegraph his punches and look amateurish. Thurman has a solid chin but is susceptible to cuts and swells. Thurman was badly hurt to the body by light-hitting Luis Collazo making his resiliency to the gut a question mark. Comes in off a long layoff and sub par performance. Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter Fight Odds have Thurman as a -200 favorite ($100 Bet Pays Out $150)

Shawn Porter – Boxer: Heavily muscled 5’7″ pressure fighter with excellent strength, power, body punching and durability. Can box on his toes behind a pesky jab (69″ reach) with darting in-and-out movement. Knows how to move his head in a Mike Tyson-esque manner to create angles when coming forward. Throws lots of leather and is a tenacious pitbull in the trenches. Has very good stamina for a musclebound fighter and can wear down opponents with his strength. Has fast hands and can deliver debilitating bodypunches. Excellent athlete with great conditioning and heart. On the downside, Porter is short and can be a bit awkward at times. Porter can be a bit too bouncy on his toes, making him vulnerable to off balance knockdowns and huge punches. Porter was outboxed by #1 contender Kell Brook rather easily, exposing his lack of reach and level of experience. Comes in off a long layoff.

Keith Thurman vs Shawn Porter Complete Odds at BOVADA.LV

Thurman by KO: +165

Thurman by decision: +165

Porter by KO: +700

Porter by decision: +260

Draw: +2000

Head-To-Head Fight Picks

Thurman/Porter

Height/Reach: 7/5

Strength/Size: 8/9

Power: 9/8

Hand Speed/Accuracy: 8/8

Stamina: 8/9

Defense: 8/7

Chin/Resiliency: 8/8

Jab: 8/7

Boxing Ability: 8/7

Agility/Balance: 8/7

Bodypunching/In-Fight: 7/8 

Intelligence: –

Confidence/Focus/Will To Win: –

Cuts/Injury/Age/Inactivity: Porter +1

Judges Scoring: –

Trainer: –

ESPN2 News Fight Odds: Thurman -260

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