Fight:2053920 - Revision history

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	~~[[File:ThurmanPorterposter.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Barclays Center poster, Keith Thurman versus Shawn Porter]]~~

	==World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship==		==World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship==
			In a candidate for "Fight of the Year, Porter took the fight to Thurman and appeared to win at least the majority of the first nine rounds. Thurman appeared to clearly win the last three. However many rounds were close. The enthusiastic capacity crowd cheered for both competitors after every blow which landed. Porter opened the bout with rapid foot movement, and came forward with pressure, not letting Thurman get set for his punches. The pace had slowed by the midpoint of the bout. Thurman's defense was relatively tight, and Porter did not move as much nor land as much over the last few rounds.

	* In a candidate for 'Fight of the Year', Porter took the fight to Thurman and appeared to win at least the majority of the first nine rounds. Thurman appeared to clearly win the last three. However many rounds were close. The enthusiastic capacity crowd cheered for both competitors after every blow which landed. Porter opened the bout with rapid foot movement, and came forward with pressure, not letting Thurman get set for his punches. The pace had slowed by the midpoint of the bout. Thurman's defense was relatively tight, and Porter did not move as much nor land as much over the last few rounds.		The crowd booed the decision, but many rounds were close and seemed difficult to score. All three judges consistently had the bout 115-113 for Keith Thurman. However, many of those in attendance thought Shawn Porter won. Controversial decision.


	* Close bout. The crowd booed the decision, but many rounds were close and seemed difficult to score. All three judges consistently had the bout 115-113 for Keith Thurman. However, many of those in attendance thought Shawn Porter won. Controversial decision.


	* Clean bout, no knockdowns. Thurman pushed Porter to the canvas once during the contest, ruled no knockdown.


	* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification fight.


	* First prime time boxing tel CBS appeared to be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.

			Clean bout, no knockdowns. Thurman pushed Porter to the canvas once during the contest, ruled no knockdown.

	* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, ~~the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point~~.		At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification fight.

			First prime time boxing tel CBS appeared to be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.

	* Second highest ~~attendance~~ in the history of Barclays Center~~, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance~~.		Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.

			Second highest attendance in the history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance.

	* An moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].		An moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].

Rockyjones at 19:30, 26 June 2016

2016-06-26T19:30:36Z

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	* In a candidate for 'Fight of the Year', Porter took the fight to Thurman and appeared to win at least the majority of the first nine rounds. Thurman appeared to clearly win the last three. However many rounds were close. The enthusiastic capacity crowd cheered for both competitors after every blow which landed. Porter opened the bout with rapid foot movement, and came forward with pressure, not letting Thurman get set for his punches. The pace had slowed by the midpoint of the bout. Thurman's defense was relatively tight, and Porter did not move as much nor land as much over the last few rounds.		* In a candidate for 'Fight of the Year', Porter took the fight to Thurman and appeared to win at least the majority of the first nine rounds. Thurman appeared to clearly win the last three. However many rounds were close. The enthusiastic capacity crowd cheered for both competitors after every blow which landed. Porter opened the bout with rapid foot movement, and came forward with pressure, not letting Thurman get set for his punches. The pace had slowed by the midpoint of the bout. Thurman's defense was relatively tight, and Porter did not move as much nor land as much over the last few rounds.


	* Close bout. The crowd booed the decision, but many rounds were close and seemed difficult to score. All three judges consistently had the bout 115-113 for Keith Thurman. However, many of those in attendance thought Shawn Porter won. Controversial decision.		* Close bout. The crowd booed the decision, but many rounds were close and seemed difficult to score. All three judges consistently had the bout 115-113 for Keith Thurman. However, many of those in attendance thought Shawn Porter won. Controversial decision.


	* Clean bout, no knockdowns. Thurman pushed Porter to the canvas once during the contest, ruled no knockdown.		* Clean bout, no knockdowns. Thurman pushed Porter to the canvas once during the contest, ruled no knockdown.


	* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification fight.		* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification fight.


	* First prime time boxing tel CBS appeared to be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.		* First prime time boxing tel CBS appeared to be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.


	* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.		* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.


	* Second highest attendance in the history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance.		* Second highest attendance in the history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance.


	* An moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].		* An moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].

Rockyjones at 19:30, 26 June 2016

2016-06-26T19:30:08Z

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	* Second highest attendance in the history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance.		* Second highest attendance in the history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance.

	* An ~~untelevised~~ moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].		* An moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].

Rockyjones at 19:29, 26 June 2016

2016-06-26T19:29:40Z

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	* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.		* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.

	* Second highest attendance in the history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance ~~at the event~~.		* Second highest attendance in the history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance.

	* An untelevised moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].		* An untelevised moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].

Rockyjones at 19:29, 26 June 2016

2016-06-26T19:29:19Z

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	* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification fight.		* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification fight.

	* First prime time boxing tel CBS ~~appearedto~~ be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.		* First prime time boxing tel CBS appeared to be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.

	* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.		* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.

	* Second highest attendance in the ~~brief~~ history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance at the event.		* Second highest attendance in the history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance at the event.

	* An untelevised moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].		* An untelevised moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].

Rockyjones at 19:28, 26 June 2016

2016-06-26T19:28:37Z

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	* Clean bout, no knockdowns. Thurman pushed Porter to the canvas once during the contest, ruled no knockdown.		* Clean bout, no knockdowns. Thurman pushed Porter to the canvas once during the contest, ruled no knockdown.

	* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification ~~super~~ fight.		* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification fight.

	* First prime time boxing tel CBS appearedto be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.		* First prime time boxing tel CBS appearedto be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.

Rockyjones at 19:28, 26 June 2016

2016-06-26T19:28:11Z

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	[[File:ThurmanPorterposter.jpeg\|~~300px~~\|thumb\|Barclays Center poster, Keith Thurman versus Shawn Porter]]		[[File:ThurmanPorterposter.jpeg\|200px\|thumb\|Barclays Center poster, Keith Thurman versus Shawn Porter]]

	==World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship==		==World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship==

Rockyjones at 19:27, 26 June 2016

2016-06-26T19:27:35Z

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	==World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship==		==World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship==

	* Porter took the fight to Thurman and appeared to win at least the majority of the first nine rounds. Thurman appeared to clearly win the last three. However many rounds were close. The enthusiastic capacity crowd cheered for both competitors after every blow which landed. Porter opened the bout with rapid foot movement, and came forward with pressure, not letting Thurman get set for his punches. The ~~paced~~ had slowed by the midpoint of the bout. Thurman's defense was relatively tight, and Porter did not move as much nor land as much over the last few rounds.		* In a candidate for 'Fight of the Year', Porter took the fight to Thurman and appeared to win at least the majority of the first nine rounds. Thurman appeared to clearly win the last three. However many rounds were close. The enthusiastic capacity crowd cheered for both competitors after every blow which landed. Porter opened the bout with rapid foot movement, and came forward with pressure, not letting Thurman get set for his punches. The pace had slowed by the midpoint of the bout. Thurman's defense was relatively tight, and Porter did not move as much nor land as much over the last few rounds.

	* Close bout. The crowd booed the decision, but many rounds were close and seemed difficult to score. All three judges consistently had the bout 115-113 for Keith Thurman. However, many of those in attendance thought Shawn Porter won. Controversial decision.		* Close bout. The crowd booed the decision, but many rounds were close and seemed difficult to score. All three judges consistently had the bout 115-113 for Keith Thurman. However, many of those in attendance thought Shawn Porter won. Controversial decision.
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	* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification super fight.		* At the post fight press conference, Thurman called out WBC World Welterweight champion [[Danny Garcia]] for a unification super fight.

	* First prime time boxing ~~telecast on~~ CBS ~~Television in 38 years~~, ~~since [[Muhammad Ali]] versus [[Leon Spinks]] II in 1978~~.		* First prime time boxing tel CBS appearedto be the big winner, with the two televised bouts going 22 toe-to-toe rounds.

	* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.		* Barclays grossed over 1.1 million dollars in ticket sales, the highest gate in the history of Barclays Center to this point.

Knurak: /* World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship */

2016-06-26T13:45:54Z

World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship

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	* Second highest attendance in the brief history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance at the event.		* Second highest attendance in the brief history of Barclays Center, with over twelve thousand paying customers in attendance at the event.

	* A untelevised moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after ~~covering~~ covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].		* An untelevised moment of silence was observed for noted Staten Island boxing writer Jack Obermeyer, who died the morning of the bout at age 72 after covering boxing for over 50 years for Ring Magazine and other publications. Since 1965, Obermeyer covered 3914 boxing cards in over 400 cities in 49 states. A televised moment of silence was also observed for the late [[Muhammad Ali]].

Rockyjones at 08:26, 26 June 2016

2016-06-26T08:26:31Z

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	==World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship==		==World Boxing Association World Welterweight Championship==

	* Porter took the fight to Thurman and appeared to win at least the majority of the first nine rounds. Thurman appeared to clearly win the last three. However many rounds were close. The enthusiastic capacity crowd cheered for both competitors after every blow which landed. Porter opened the bout with rapid foot movement, and came forward with pressure, not letting Thurman get set for his punches. The paced had slowed by the midpoint of the bout. Thurman's defense was relatively tight, and Porter move as much or land as much over the last few rounds.		* Porter took the fight to Thurman and appeared to win at least the majority of the first nine rounds. Thurman appeared to clearly win the last three. However many rounds were close. The enthusiastic capacity crowd cheered for both competitors after every blow which landed. Porter opened the bout with rapid foot movement, and came forward with pressure, not letting Thurman get set for his punches. The paced had slowed by the midpoint of the bout. Thurman's defense was relatively tight, and Porter did not move as much nor land as much over the last few rounds.

	* Close bout. The crowd booed the decision, but many rounds were close and seemed difficult to score. All three judges consistently had the bout 115-113 for Keith Thurman. However, many of those in attendance thought Shawn Porter won. Controversial decision.		* Close bout. The crowd booed the decision, but many rounds were close and seemed difficult to score. All three judges consistently had the bout 115-113 for Keith Thurman. However, many of those in attendance thought Shawn Porter won. Controversial decision.