Sebastian Fundora impresses, stops Nathaniel Gallimore in six. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other TWO-TIME WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION SHAWN PORTER EARNS UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER SEBASTIAN FORMELLA IN TITLE ELIMINATOR HEADLINING FOX PBC FIGHT NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT Super Welterweight Sensation Sebastian Fundora Remains Unbeaten With Sixth-Round TKO of Nathaniel Gallimore & Top Prospect Joey Spencer Stops Shawn West In Round Four LOS ANGELES … We’re always working on our distance and controlling that part of the fight, because I know I’m going to need it throughout my career. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. “One thing we really worked on in this fight, without even knowing we were facing Formella, is our power. Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest boxing news, highlights and exclusive content from PBC. “I did everything we had been working on. With the win, Porter is now in line to face the winner of the showdown between Errol Spence Jr. and Danny Garcia Saturday, November 21 on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View. Yet, as lanky as he is, he’s as tough and strong as they come, often bullying his foes on the inside. PBC In the second, he began letting his hands go, forcing West back with hooks to the body. They addressed the media ahead of their Saturday, Aug. 22 bout on FOX. I know what I really bring to the table, and I’m going to execute and do what I do best on Saturday.”, Fundora responded, “This an opportunity to face another elite fighter, so a win will definitely get me closer to the title. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each All of Porter’s skills were on display against a Formella who may have been unknown outside of his native Germany coming in, but gained the respect of boxing fans all over with his gritty display against one of boxing’s elite. The Akron, Ohio product landed hard jabs on the outside and leaped in with quick lead hooks. Following the broadcast on FOX, additional action on FS1 featured welterweight Justin DeLoach (19-4, 10 KOs) delivering a blistering first-round knockout victory over previously unbeaten Livan Navarro (11-1, 7 KOs) 2:15 into the fight. Every now and then he’d land a one-two to remind Porter that he was still there. I think the experience I’ve had so far in my career showed through in this fight.”. We knew he was tough, so I just stayed calm and took the right shot when it came. He has a very well developed style of fighting that has helped him get to where he is. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Former welterweight titleholder Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) got back in the win column tonight, easily dominating Sebastian Formella (22-1, 10 KOs) over 12 full rounds of action. Sebastian Formella (born 26 May 1987) is a German professional boxer who has held the IBO welterweight title since 2019.. Professional career. Everson Griffen was named after a Dallas Cowboy, The San Diego Padres just can’t stop hitting grand slams, Andrew Cancio kicks off Golden Boy dirt in new start with Top Rank, Roy Jones Jr. Won't Pull Out of Mike Tyson Fight Amid Rumors of Frustration, David Benavidez hammers Roamer Alexis Angulo for TKO in 10, Rolando Romero defeats Jackson Marinez with controversial decision, Michael Conlan overcomes bad officiating to stop Sofiane Takoucht, Top 25 Super Bowl Performances of All Time, Each NHL Team's Most Likely Future Hall of Famer, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, 28 most memorable buzzer beaters in March Madness history. The undercard features a competitive contest between undefeated super welterweight Sebastian Fundora (14-0-1, 9 KOs) and Nathaniel Gallimore (21-4-1, 17 KOs). At 32, the two-time world champion possesses the hand and footspeed of a fighter 10 years his junior. I have good footwork and can move around. We did our strength program longer than we normally would, and I know that the power is going to show up on Saturday night.”. HELP US!!! Referee Jerry Cantu waved it off at 1:28 of the fourth as West stumbled to his feet. With the win, Fundora (15-0-1, 10 KOs) graduates from prospect to contender at super welterweight—a formidable one at that. Round after round, Porter tore into Formella with combinations. He has heavy hands, so we looked at his mistakes and made a plan to box him and show off our style. Formella (22-0, 10 KOs), 33, of Germany, is relatively unknown despite his perfect record. 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Facing the toughest test of his pro career, Fundora delivered his finest performance to date, beating Gallimore down until referee Ray Corona stepped in at 1:28 of the sixth round. He was a battered, spent force by the sixth, when the fight was stopped. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (Free embeddable video hosted on Youtube and not uploaded by AllTheBestFights), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, Shawn Porter def. “After about six rounds my dad told me that he’s going to keep taking these punches, so I just needed to keep the pressure on him.”. Fundora pounded away, boring in and unloading with power shots from all angles to Gallimore’s head and body. Porter vs. Formella is a mismatch on paper, but anything can happen in boxing. Never miss a fight! The hard-hitting Chicago, Illinois resident had been in the ring with four of the best 154-pounders in the world and held a sizable advantage in pro experience over Fundora. Aug 18, 2020 / Porter vs Formella, Shawn Porter Five Fights That Made Shawn Porter a Star. Where: Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, USA, Division: welterweight (147 lbs, 66.7 kg), Title: vacant WBC Silver welterweight title, Porter’s previous fight: Errol Spence Jr vs Shawn Porter, Formella’s previous fight: Sebastian Formella vs Roberto Arriaza. I’m keeping my eye on the Errol Spence, Jr. vs. Danny Garcia fight as a potential future opponent, but also as a fan of the sport. Porter vs. Formella is a mismatch on paper, but anything can happen in boxing. “I’m still here and I’m not going anywhere,” said Porter. Robert Guerrero, Caleb Plant, Shawn Porter, Joey Spencer, and each of their fathers, celebrate their bond in and outside of the ring. Formella made his professional debut on 3 May 2014, scoring a second-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Pavel Herman at the Müggelspreehalle in Grünheide, Germany. I think it will be an interesting style for him to face. Porter vs Formella - Watch Fight Highlights | August 22, 2020. The fight’s first knockdown occurred in the third, when Spencer landed a one-two and followed up with two more rights that caused West to take a knee. Sebastian Formella (unanimous decision, 120-108, 120-108, 120-108). “I did what I had to do tonight. We started training in my father’s backyard in April, and now we’re back up and running. It was man against boy in the co-feature and 22 year-old Sebastian Fundora was the man versus 32-year-old Nathaniel Gallimore. “He was a tough fighter,” said Porter, who is now 31-3-1 (17 KOs). Fundora landed 168 punches out of 484 (35%) to Gallimore’s 35 out of 129 (27%). “We sparred with Yordenis Ugas for a week, but we also worked with other strong fighters who really trained me to fight on the inside. “The plan is to get back into a world title fight. Unbeaten middleweight prospect Joey Spencer put on an explosive power punching display, dropping Shawn West twice on his way to a fourth-round TKO. However, he never seriously threatened to win a round, let alone the fight. PBC Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2020-08-22, good fight between Shawn Porter and Sebastian Formella: it gets three stars. The nonstop assault sapped Gallimore’s energy. Welterweight is a strong division in the U.S., and I have to do everything I can to earn more opportunities.”. “But I just know that in my last couple fights I wasn’t really near my best. The two-time world welterweight champion recounts some of his most memorable moments as he prepares to face Sebastian Formella in a 147-pound world title eliminator Saturday night on FOX. “I felt great about my performance tonight,” said Spencer. After the knockdown, I took my time and threw a good flurry. He wants to regain what was once his. It’s very important for me to get this win and open the door for more big fights. Welterweight Shawn Porter is anxious to fight for another title, but he has to battle Sebastian Formella first. Right hand to the body lands for Porter. Still only 20-years-old, Spencer, now 11-0 (8 KOs), fought with a poise of boxer years older. Porter throws two more jabs and pushes Formella back. “I think Formella has more of an amateur rhythm because he’s not going to fight in the middle of the ring and slip and counter. “Showtime” Shawn had a message for both following his victory tonight. Round 1: Porter feints a few times and then jabs to the body. I think this is the toughest competition of my career. All of the work put me in a great position. He knocked out current IBF, IBO, and WBA champion Jeison Rosario in 2017. The pandemic has stalled his dreams, but he’s ready to return to the ring. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. West beat the count but wouldn’t last much longer. At 6-foot-6, he’s taller than most heavyweights. “The experience is definitely something that I have over him,” said Gallimore. He was wobbled by a series of hooks in the fourth that drove him to the canvas. Porter (30-3-1, 17 KOs), 32, of Las Vegas, Nevada, held the WBC title before losing it to Errol Spence Jr. in 2019. Shawn Porter vs Sebastian Formella. “Shawn Porter is a complete fighter, but we have a plan to beat him, and that’s what we will do on Saturday. For a closer look at Porter vs Formella, check out our fight night page. The two-time world welterweight champion recounts some of his most memorable moments as he prepares to face Sebastian Formella in a 147-pound world title eliminator Saturday night on FOX.