Key #2 for Shawn Porter Control the Pace (Turn Up)
By Alex Burgos
Not only does Shawn Porter want to be awkward, he also wants to force Adrien Broner to fight at a fast pace. Now, with the catch weight situation, getting too turnt up could potentially come back to bite Porter in the ass, but allowing Broner to dictate the pace, feint and pot shot his way around the ring will be a sure way to lose for Porter.
During the media conference call on Monday, Porter briefly mentioned what he plans to do to try and rattle Broner. “We look to do more of what [Marcos] Maidana did. Not mimic him exactly, but just remember the pressure is what got him,” said Porter.
EXACTLY. Pressure Broner and good things will happen. But, Porter has to be ready to cut the ring off, because if he runs around chasing Broner for four or five rounds he could easily run out of gas–especially with the weight restrictions.
Porter must come forward, lead with his jab and get into Broner’s chest, not letting the Cincinnati native settle in and dictate the slower pace he will want to employ.
It’s easier said than done–as John Molina’s ineffectiveness showed us–but Porter’s motor will be key to securing a win.
Key #2 for Adrien Broner Throw the Hands, Dammit!
Photo by Stephanie Trapp/Showtime
By Lou Catalano
Adrien Broner’s most maddening trait is his frequent insistence on keeping his hands in his pockets. He loses rounds and lets guys into fights by doing this.
Now Shawn Porter lunges in with all the subtlety of Ricardo Mayorga on crystal meth, so he’ll be WIDE OPEN to eat counter shots all night. If Broner would simply fire away, he’ll bust Porter up all night long.
Broner has yet to make good on all that promise, but this fight is the perfect opportunity to do it. Porter is a very good fighter, but there are holes in his game that a guy with Broner’s skills should be able to exploit. Let’s see if AB can finally put it together.
Header photo edit by Lorin Elise
