Keith "One Time" Thurman slightly edges Shawn "Showtime" Porter to defend his WBA Welterweight World title at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Thurman kept his unbeaten record and his title via 12 round unanimous Decision. The official judges scorecards are 115-113, 115-113, 115-113. The crowd booed the decision but every round was a close. Porter pressed the action but Thurman landed more accurate and cleaner punches. In early round Porter tried to get inside but Thurman caught him with right hands. Porter landed a big body punch in the eight round and both fighters go toe to toe as they both swinging wild hooks, In the 10th round Thurman caught Porter with a left hook that make Porter wobbled and almost went down but come back with a left hook that also caught Thurman in last seconds. The last round was an exchange of brutal shots and they traded body shots. Thurman landed right hand but Porter fire back with an uppercut. The fight ended with all the fans standing on their feet and cheering for both fighters.
"Defense is the key to victory,He smothers his punches a lot and makes it difficult for the judges to score. I was able to rock him with clear, effective blows and I believe that was the difference today." said Thurman.
"I think I won the fight," Porter said, "but I'm satisfied because the competitor came out tonight"
At the end of the fight Thurman retained his WBA strap and beat Porter but both fighters were open to rematch and give people another war.
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