Calling out another fighter is nothing new. Calling out a television network is a new approach.
Ken Porter, who trains his undefeated Cleveland welterweight son, liked what he saw Saturday in Atlantic City, N.J., as Shawn Porter upped his record to 21-0-1, with 14 KOs, as he dominated previously unbeaten Phil Lo Greco. Dropping Lo Greco in the ninth and 10th rounds, Porter was in front by scores of 99-89 and 100-88 twice.
It was on the undercard of two nationally televised bouts on Showtime and therein lies the trainer’s complaint. The father feels his son is more than ready for primetime.
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