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Shawn Porter was born on 20 October, 1987 in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S., is an American boxer. Discover Shawn Porter's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
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Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 36 years old group.
Shawn Porter Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Shawn Porter height is 5 ft 7 in and Weight Welterweight
Light middleweight.
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5 ft 7 in |
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Who Is Shawn Porter's Wife?
His wife is Julia Porter (m. 2014)
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Julia Porter (m. 2014) |
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Shawn Porter Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shawn Porter worth at the age of 36 years old? Shawn Porter’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Shawn Porter's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Shawn Porter Social Network
Timeline
Shawn Christian Porter (born October 27, 1987) is an American sports commentator and former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2021.
In 2007 he won the United States Golden Gloves Championship, but at the PanAm Games Porter was knocked out in the second round by Cuban Emilio Correa.
Porter is a graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School.
There he earned all conference in football his junior and senior year.
Trained and managed by his father Kenny, Porter began his pro career at 165 1⁄2lbs on October 3, 2008, at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland, US.
His opponent was Norman Johnson.
Porter won the fight via first-round TKO.
In his 5th professional fight, Porter faced off against 31 year old Cory Jones (4–3, 1 KO) on February 6, 2009.
Porter won the fight after 4 rounds via unanimous decision (40–33, 40–33, 39–35).
Jones was knocked down twice in round 1.
On April 3, 2009, Porter defeated Eloy Suarez (10–4, 5 KOs) via 1st-round TKO.
Porter backed Suarez in a corner, landed several right hand power punches and sent him to the canvas.
Suarez beat the count, but was out on his feet.
The referee waved a halt at 2:59 of round 1.
In August 2009, Porter moved down to 154 lb, defeating Lamar Harris at the Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi.
In December 2009, Porter took on undefeated 27-year-old Jamar Patterson (8–0, 4 KOs) at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota, in a scheduled 8-round fight.
Porter won the fight after the referee waved off the fight in round 4 after Porter knocked down Patterson.
Porter won his first Championship belt, the Interim WBO NABO Light Middleweight title against Russell Jordan (15–6, 10 KOs) on ESPN's Friday Night Fights on February 19, 2010.
Jordan was deducted a point in 9th round after losing mouthpiece twice as the bout went full 10 rounds.
The scorecards read 97–92, 97–92, 100–89.
On April 16, 2010, he knocked out veteran Raul Pinzon (17–4, 16 KOs) in just one round.
In July, Porter beat 24-year-old Ray Robinson (11–1, 4 KOs) via unanimous decision (99–89, 97–92, 98–91) at DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi.
On October 15, 2010, Porter moved down to 147lbs.
His first opponent was American Hector Munoz (18–3–4, 11 KOs) at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.
It was for the NABF welterweight title, left vacant by Saul Alvarez.
Munoz was cut on the right side of his head by a barrage of punches in round 5.
During round 9, Porter's promoter, Gary Shaw, ran over to Munoz's corner pleading for them to stop the fight which they finally agreed and threw in the towel at 2:05 of round 9.
On February 18, 2011, Porter successfully defended his title against Anges Adjaho (25–4, 14 KOs) via 10 round unanimous decision (99–91, 99–91, 97–93).
The fight was on the undercard of Fernando Guerrero vs. Derrick Findley and was part of the first-ever televised live boxing card in 3D.
At 144 lbs, Porter was fighting at the lightest weight of his professional career to date.
Adjaho entered having lost four of his previous six bouts and having not won in just over two years.
In April 2012, after over a year out, Porter stopped veteran journeyman Patrick Thompson in round 6.
Porter claimed the vacant WBO NABO welterweight title by defeating Alfonso Gómez (23–5–2, 12 KOs) on July 28 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
This was the first fight for Gómez since suffering a sixth-round knockout loss to Saul Alvarez (37–0–1) ten months prior.
Porter overcame a cut above his right eye in the opening round and a nasty gash in the tenth that spanned his left eyebrow to remain unbeaten.
The judges scored the bout 98–92, 96–94, 97–93.
He was a two-time welterweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 2013 to 2014 and the WBC title from 2018 to 2019.
Porter was particularly known for his aggressive pressure fighting style, physical strength, chin, and high workrate.
As an amateur, Porter competed mostly as a middleweight and compiled an astounding amateur record of 276–14.