Mayweather vs McGregor: Shawn Porter ready to shine in Las Vegas
Friday 11 August 2017 17:14, UK
Shawn Porter is ready to put on a show on the Mayweather vs McGregor undercard and get back into the world-title mix.
The former IBF world champion will take on Puerto Rico's Thomas Dulorme at the T-Mobile Arena, on August 26, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Porter, who beat Mayweather victim Andre Berto in a make-or-break bout in April, is looking forward to sending out a reminder to the rest of the 147lbs division.
"As always I'm just excited to get in the ring and perform," he said.
"I think fighting on network television again will be awesome and a huge opportunity for me. And to do it before one of the most anticipated sporting events ever is even more exciting.
"I feel like I've earned this spot and I'm ready to give the people the appetiser they deserve! 'Showtime' Shawn Porter never disappoints and I will prove that again on August 26."
Porter was ringside in Sheffield to see compatriot Errol Spence Jr take the IBF title away from Kell Brook, who did the same against 'Showtime' back in 2014.
Opponent Dulorme has won 16 out of 24 wins inside the distance and at 5ft 10in, will have height and reach advantages. The 27-year-old challenged pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford for the vacant WBO super-lightweight strap two years ago.
"I am ready to win and to fight on Floyd Mayweather's card is a blessing. I have a great team behind me and I am confident," he said.
"I know my opponent is tough, but he's just the opponent I need to really show everyone that I am even tougher."
Watch Porter vs Dulorme on the Mayweather vs McGregor undercard, from the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, from midnight August 26, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book the event online here.
