We reported earlier that Keith Thurman had to back out of the fight with Shawn Porter because he got into a car accident.
Nothing life threatening, but enough to disrupt his training. Shawn Porter’s dad Kenny though needs more proof and accident really occurred.
He is implying that maybe this is just an excuse because he doesn’t want the fight. Here is what he had to say to Boxing Scene.
When asked if he would like some verification of the injury, Porter answered,”Oh yes, I want some proof because this is….I mean, getting off a plan you turn on your phone and you expect to get a whole bunch of texts and calls because you’ve been on a plane but I didn’t expect this. But I definitely need some proof.”
Leading into this fight being signed, Porter had expressed some skepticism as to just how much Thurman really wanted this match-up. When asked if this recent development surprised him, Porter stated – “I always felt that Thurman was reluctant but once we went to the press conference and it was announced, I felt the energy and I felt like we had a fight. All was straight ahead and ready to go.
Thurman ducking?
Unlikely, but couldn’t hurt if he actually proves he was indeed in an accident.