Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter, Anthony Joshua: three next generation fighters, all very good boxers, all looking to show that they are truly special and great. And all will have their chance this Saturday.
This Saturday night sees a pair of very interesting boxing showdowns with a common theme: the next generation’s quest for greatness. We live in a transitional time in boxing, where Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are “retired” and dozens of one-time greats like Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley are likely not far behind. Instead of focusing on these stars, boxing today is all about the next generation and who will replace these men.