Shawn Porter Picks His No.1 Fighter at 140lbs

What happens when Shawn Porter, a ring-tested gladiator, picks his top warrior at 140lbs? Imagine the buzz, the debates igniting in gyms and on social media. Porter stirred up a storm when he chose his number one on ‘The PorterWay Podcast‘. Who did this former world champion favor?

The answer, revealed through a retweet, might surprise many. Devin Haney? Teofimo Lopez? Shakur or Gervonta? Each name carries a number of accolades with them.

Shawn Porter acknowledges the division’s depth

Shawn Porter, a few weeks ago, on his podcast, brought forth an engaging discussion about the best in the 140lbs or Super lightweight division. He recently reposted a snippet of the conversation to his Twitter page. The conversation unfolded with Porter’s clear declaration, “Who I got at one? I got Haney at one.” Anthony Brenagh aka Antt, contributing his perspective, countered with, “Okay, I got Teo at one.” This choice sparked further debate, highlighting the subjective nature of rankings in boxing.

“You got Teo at one?” Porter responded. Brenagh confidently affirmed his preference for Teofimo Lopez, also known as ‘Teo’ in the boxing community. Brenagh then expanded the conversation to include other rising stars. “I think it all gets interesting when the Shakurs and the Tanks get up there. Makes it even more fun. But even then, until those guys even get there, which they are basically there. You still got those other guys that are on the list, Shawn, still tough nights.”

Porter, acknowledging the depth of talent currently in the super lightweight division, concurred, “I know everybody’s a tough night.” His statement reflected a deep respect for the contenders’ skills and the challenges they pose. The discussion rounded off with Brenagh’s realistic assessment. “It ain’t gonna be a short night like the last night, for nobody.” This underscored the unpredictability and high level of competition in the 140lbs division.

Bringing the discussion full circle, Shawn Porter took to Twitter, solidifying his stance with a simple yet powerful caption, which read, “I got Devin at 1.” But who does Ryan Garcia think is the bigger fight though?

Weighing Devin Haney vs. Teofimo Lopez as the bigger bout

In a candid conversation with Ben Thompson from Fight Hype, Ryan Garcia, the Victorville sensation, shared his views on who poses a bigger fight between Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez. Garcia opined, “I would think Teofimo [is] more of the champion at 140,” yet he intriguingly noted, “After I beat Devin’s a**, now I maybe go beat Teofimo’s a**.”

However, when pressed about which fight holds more weight, Garcia’s choice was clear. “I would say, Devin! Teofimo has kind of overvalued himself a little bit…he has a diluted estimation of himself,” he stated. This revelation comes despite Garcia initially bypassing Haney for Rolly Romero, hinting at a strategic shift in his choice of opponents.

Also Read: “Was I Being Dead Serious?”: Ryan Garcia Seeks Sort of Apology From Devin Haney After Both Return to Negotiation Table

What do you think about Garcia’s assessment and his potential next moves in the ring?

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