EXCLUSIVE Kenny Porter Reacts to Shawn RETIREMENT & Explains THROWING IN TOWEL vs Crawford

Kenny Porter interviewed by Radio Rahim in Las Vegas after his son Shawn Porter's loss to Terence Crawford in the tenth round | #CrawfordPorter
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[@djp6140]

Shawn has my highest respect he fought everyone no ducking with him RESPECT brother.

[@djp6140]

@JGUTTER34 Who have you fought?

[@beefcakebrown]

@@djp6140 he fought his rivals keyboard opponents 🙄

[@Hooda18th007]

Facts💯

[@devinrobinsonx4442]

Just a reminder: Shawn has been a champion multiple times. He fought literally all the best fighters of his generation and beat some but gave them all hell.

[@poundtrader1414]

amen to that

[@stefanvanrensburg1436]

Shawn has absolutely nothing to be ashamed about. His dad knows him best of all. It's a good time to retire, he just didn't seem as active as he was against Errol. I am however so sad because Shawn gave me hours of pleasure with his whirlwind style.

[@nickbaldonado6751]

Shawn Porter is a great fighter

[@jordanfauntleroy2013]

All the best in his division but not of his generation

[@hasnogood6012]

Yep looks good on buds resume now 👍🏾

[@brocktonblockbuster6555]

The Porters are lovely people 🙏🏻

[@elliottsantiago1638]

Amen 😇🕊

[@ElevateResumeDesign]

Classy words for Kenny Porter a pure definition of a Father much respect

[@elliottsantiago1638]

I like PAPA PORTER n his son SHAWN but PAPA was like downplaying his son efforts in the fight with BUD . SHAWN just got out boxed by the better boxer . SHAWN always go's all out but BUD is the one who put a stopped to that . Bless the PORTER family 😇🕊

[@troydixon3396]

He brutally honest the reporter was like slow down

[@demanijules-carbon2461]

One of the most beautiful and respectful interviews of all time! Congratulations to Shawn Porter on his phenomenal career and well done to Kenny Porter his father. I hope all fathers and future fathers Watch this and are filled with joy to do greatness for their children 🙏🏾 ❤

[@caesard.8711]

Hat's off to Brother Ken, I'm glad people are finally giving him the credit he deserves for being a great father and raising a great son.

[@chiefs816kc]

Great interview. Both were very humble, respectable, and well-spoken.

[@vicchavez6570]

So true, watching their relationship throughout the years made me wish I had a relationship like that with my pops .

[@leemuswhite6377]

Good to see Rahim back i always enjoy his interviews, Big fan of porter even though I'm from UK its sad to see him go and wish him all the best .

[@intellicogroup405]

Rahim got the Fury’s throat condition

[@russellnewton6660]

What a fantastic father, he’s definitely in his sons corner.

[@MOTA11000]

Till this day radio raheem!

[@cjobi6622]

I wish I had a father like Kenny Porter. A great man indeed.

[@carlostorres8771]

Kenny is abuelita

[@tamnadvardis7039]

Absolutely

[@markgarcia9884]

I get what you're saying man but at the end of the day , Shaun is a fighter, he should have let him go out on his shield 🛡. Especially cause they knew this was his last fight

[@markgarcia9884]

@@iHardscope68 I get that but I'm sure every fighter wants that chance to go out on his shield.

[@patrixmatrix7163]

Yes however he stopped that early I don't care what everyone says.

[@tonywheeler6460]

Radio Raheem this interview may not get the views you want but... it was one of you’re best black man ✊🏾🧙🏾‍♂️

[@KING_OF_NEW_YORK]

The only reason Shawn Porter's retiring is because he do not want to fire his father that's facts

[@Enewnez27]

Facts

[@jkris1947]

Naw, it's because even if he trained his hardest he still can't be Spence & Crawford. Son didn't want to pay the price, like the dad said, he lost his desire to train

[@russrod95]

how do you know that, do you know Mr. Porter?

[@eastcoastshine2009]

@@jkris1947 100% on the training . If you dont have the will power to push thru a camp the way you used to then the sport becomes even more dangerous especially on the championship level Shawn been competing at. Wish more fighters were honest with themselves instead hangin of around half ass for money

[@FRESHBX]

*ESPN talked about a story (I personally never heard before) in which Kenny feels guilty about his brother's death when they were kids.. Kenny talking about how he had it planned to throw the towel on this fight if he didn't like what he saw. I don't think he would be able to handle it if Shawn was ever seriously hurt in a fight on his watch. Cognizant of that, I understand his perspective on his decision today.*

[@MrSliverguy]

Bro porter lost that simple just say it

[@cameron2893]

If that is the case, then it makes more sense

[@lisafan6365]

It made the most sense tbh. even if he was able to escape the round possibly with a 3rd knockdown, there's virtually no way he wins after that unless he gets a knockout.

[@donniet348]

He Said after the fight that he stopped it bc Shawn didn't prepare properly. That's not a concerned father. That's salt and a hurt ego. I would be equally concerned about how my son viewed himself and his legacy in the sport. That's the 1st time we've seen porter hurt like that...Kenny pulled him out of the game and went home.

[@mrc3014]

@@donniet348 Time to find a new trainer, I understand why his father did it but it dont make it the right, Shawn fought really well, far better than expected and deserved to carry on, it was a great fight until then.

[@adriantaylor6729]

Shawn is going to take a year off and then comeback without his father. He will have a new trainer. I think it’s just the end of the road for his dad training him. If you have watched the interaction between the 2 during training, his father has all the answers. Shawn has been in the game a long time and a fighter needs to have some input on how he fights because it’s his body. A coach a trainers voice can get old and sometimes you need a new voice. Porter will be back, the people want to see him fight.

[@p215j]

💯. I said the exact same thing in a another thread. Shawn retired to fire his dad without firing his dad. He'll be back with a different trainer & ready to fight

[@adriantaylor6729]

@@p215j His dad still see’s him as his son and not a man because those post fight comments in the ring shouldn’t have been said even if that’s how you truly felt and it was ego driven. And leading up to the fight in the training a lot of what Kenny was saying to Shawn was ego driven. At the end of the day Shawn has to get in their and fight, it’s his body and if he feels his way is best win or lose you back him… Kenny be doing too much finger pointing when shit goes bad but wants all the praise when his son wins. And you could look at Shawn’s body language he loves his dad but he has had enough. Sugar Shane had to do the same thing, Floyd too

[@p215j]

@@adriantaylor6729 Well said. I cringed when I heard what Kenny was saying.

[@jaerbenjamin]

Same thing I said,

[@Entertainment-ev6ob]

Fans are so weird man. That’s his father and fans still like to over step there boundaries and talk about shit as if your his best friend or some shit. If he was mad at his fathers decision it would’ve been obvious. Why the hell would his father lie about him not being focused in camp? He has nothing to gain from that. A trainer 99% of the time has all of the answers unless your Floyd mayweather lol he probably wouldn’t have stopped the fight if he knew his son trained properly. At the end of the day the same exact thing happened as what happened in the Errol Spence fight. The difference now is that Crawford was a much more dangerous fighter than Spence and he could’ve seriously ended up being hurt. The only future porter has is in the higher wait classes, no point in him challenging younger fighters like jaron ennis and getting beat even worse

[@pierceayala192]

Respect to him as a father I know how he felt at that moment

[@edwisongogo6326]

Fight was stopped prematurely, that's the biggest con having a father at your corner.

[@patrikroyale179]

Two great guys, Shawn and Kenny. I wish them the best and that they stay strong, courageous and successful, in life....

[@jbyesterday3959]

Great interview Radio Rahim.Class act all the way sir. The Porter family is certainly blessed, & Kenny Porter has always had his son's best interest at heart & soul. Their faith being at the core of their journey. Continued blessings .

[@jamesisrael2517]

Hey he said what he said and he did what he did he love his son can't hate the man for that mad respect

[@MrRegD]

Great interview and final thoughts.

[@zhuangcorp]

Sounds like an amazing father.

[@yemi.x1797]

Great Interview!

[@JeremyWhy]

Man, I love this dudes father! 🙌🏾 Major Props Pops!

[@rahyelrowlette2672]

Respect peace and blessings to the Porter family ... fatherly love good to see

[@leomoore3597]

Rahim you're the best too !

[@flame-sky7148]

Incredible closing, thank you Radio!

[@jay-peephillips2349]

I wish Kenny and Shawn all the best for their future endeavors. We respect their contribution made to the sport and they are a spectacular father and son team and deserves a standing ovation. 👏👏👏

[@greenandred3748]

Class content Raheem

[@DarkOneK2S]

Radio Raheem always keeping it classy. This interview is gold

[@johnrosado74]

Class act interview.

[@MrAlonzolumpkin]

Love it.. you guys were absolutely Great for boxing..

[@yhideit4427]

Great interview .

[@sebastianbolt6905]

Very classy interview. Bravo.

[@thegee001ify]

Kenny knows his son inside out. Shawn has been in wars and Kenny didn't stop any of those fights. They both knew whats up. Dad was right.

[@ziikobon642]

Having strong, loving, parental guidance is irreplaceable for any child, especially an ambitious one. Big Respect.

[@ryanaustin4733]

Big Respect My Brother✊🏿 Loving Kenny for Standing Up for His Son No Matter What...A Real Father!

[@ziikobon642]

@@ryanaustin4733 every time bro ✊🏿

[@foggythedrum]

An absolutely wonderful father.

[@blackmantravel6954]

He said he helped his son set up his exit strategy 5 years ago Wow truly amazing.

[@Papiiswagg]

Thank you Rahim

[@jadoneholmes397]

You don’t use your emotions as a father with being his trainer. This is what we all be talking about in Cleveland, OH. I would never be my sons trainer because of this. Shawn said that they never talked about them stopping a fight.

[@plorks445]

Porter didn't train exactly how his father wanted him to so his father knew he would throw the fight at the first sign of weakness.

[@dredredringoproject]

So what he was getting rocked. The judges had it closer then it really was. Good stoppage

[@edwardwatkins6568]

Kenny porter not only know his son he knows What Crawford is capable of a nightmare when he has you hurt.

[@edwardwatkins6568]

@@y2kpa2001 that is why you have the rules to protect a fighter sometimes from himself. Shawn was being walked down it was not going to end well for him not about taken sides but saving someone from being damage more it what was at play. I am not sure but maybe the three knock downs rule was also a possibly my friend.

[@AthleticArtillery]

This was the illest interview 🔥

[@tamnadvardis7039]

Big respect to Kenny for the support he gave to son porter what great guy and perfect gentleman

[@donniet348]

Before the fight Kenny said they prepared as usual. They prepare hard for every fight. Now it's a preparation issue

[@mikecampbell3370]

He has to say that to hype the fight. Truth always comes out after

[@fightersstateofmind7006]

Exactly… he sounds salty. Which one is it🤷🏽‍♂️

[@donniet348]

@@mikecampbell3370 From what Shawn has shown in his career i would think preparing would be the last concern. Kenny didn't have confidence in his son.

[@zuessful]

Exactly,,,and he wasnt even hurt like that either

[@freddywayne]

Absolutely! And I've been telling everybody that Kenny Porter is the dumbest trainer in boxing. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@sibonisemadlingozi533]

Great interview Radio Rahim 👌🏾

[@davidmolina9170]

Shawn Porter just a great ambassador for the sport for years to come . Great commentator , great fighter. Boxers deserve more flowers while there here

[@jd6071]

Salute Kenny Porter!

[@Cart3rB0yz]

Right thank you Shawn Porter for ya hard work

[@Haaaveeyy]

Much Respect to Shawn and Kenny!

[@wayneedwards6553]

A good father and a good man and his set his son on the same path 🤙🏾💯

[@IZZY-nk7ss]

I Love This Man,,,

[@ricmarriojohnson2008]

much respect bro you did them all sum never make it that far God bless you and your dad wish you the best

[@connorhighland6783]

Kenny a liar. Shawn fought his butt off

[@boothdos]

Shawn didn’t have the same passion he had against Spence. I said that would be problem for him way before the actual fight, and I agree with Kenny.

[@connorhighland6783]

@@boothdos why would you take the fight then? This is your toughest opponent! Excuses

[@bringingclaritytoconfusion3605]

@@connorhighland6783 many many many fighters take fights and dobt prepare correctly. The mind fails before the body. This is an example of that.

[@jaydub5449]

He didn't say he didn't fight good.. he said he noticed his son defeated, and because of what he seen during training.. he decided that he no longer hat "it".

[@bringingclaritytoconfusion3605]

@@jaydub5449 facts

[@jazuluss]

Great father. All class.

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

34 is the right time to retire. Why fight a couple more years against guys without names? The money won't be as good, and he already has a bright future in broadcasting.

[@masonaguirre4064]

The best reporter

[@earthpeephole3552]

Nothing but respect for the Porters. Keep ya head up

[@akapuliewalnuts]

Great Dad!

[@lebohangmeje6589]

Shaun's Dad faught scared from the start, Porter was able to get to Terrance so there's no way he shud say he ddnt prepare well, he was probably 1 down after those 2 knockdown but m sure he cud still fight on.. It's round 11, he is still conscious n very well aware hence he hit the flop with his fist after the 2nd down. M disappointed by the stoppage, I mean the plan was war, against a top P4P so when the war is starting u wave the white flag. No ways

[@ltsHybrid]

11 and 12 are championship rounds, a knockdown in those rounds is shitty, 2 knockdowns turns the whole fight.

[@lesaatuatasi6267]

I've never respected this man cause he's always been sneaky with his words!! Always making excuses but trying to make it sound good

[@ae6112]

They were done, you can tell their eyes and minds were towards a future outside of boxing , reserving his brain for more than fists. They got the bag, saw that he couldn’t win and got outta there once he was on the canvas twice.. the most in his career

[@truthtalkshunter7173]

I bet you have never even been a boxing gym.

[@tubetales1798]

@@lesaatuatasi6267 Exactly... spot on I feel the same, a crafty sneaky talker he is...

[@winker92000]

great trainer and man

[@marztee894]

He and his son are class act .

[@kareemwilliams4148]

Radio Rahim!!! Never fail to disappoint fam. Now I fully understand on why he stopped the fight and why he said what he said afterwards

[@jkris1947]

Radio Rahim got some upgraded threads! The come up is real!!

[@ae6112]

Congrats, wish this father son relationship was advertised/represented in media more!

[@liamobrien4454]

Class act, well done Kenny!

[@patnav168]

The problem was that statement in the ring... Forget throwing in the towel!!! That statement at the end was disgusting

[@kingase8079]

What he say

[@patnav168]

@@kingase8079 right after the fight (while in the ring) he was asked what made him call the fight. He said "because he wasn't prepared and he didn't prepare correctly in training camp"

[@fredcook4390]

@@patnav168 also the fact that up until that point he was winning as well so he musta been doing something right, almost feels like Kenny wanted to prove his point of under preparing and didn't want to be wrong. If you were to listen to his interview and not watch the fight you would of thought Shawn was getting pieced up for 10 rounds which wasn't the case.

[@patnav168]

@@fredcook4390 for real!!! He got Shawn feeling like he has nothing left smh. Bogus as hell

[@AbuYusha01]

Radio Rahim is a legend too. 🙌

[@outtabad]

Idk Kenny had that much control over Shawn's life 🤔

[@outtabad]

@jombalaya nobreyo jus an observation

[@xaviermack1449]

Trainer is a Job, Fatherhood is a responsibility

[@theanimerapper6351]

All trainers have the power to throw in the towel if the fighter is about to lose

[@superbthesonofman]

He chose his dad to manage his career as well coach it isn’t control if you concede that responsibility.

[@outtabad]

@@superbthesonofman I see what you saying

[@IAMUNUAMI]

A great father, indeed.

[@joey_ricciardi117]

Early stoppage..smh Kenny trying to justify his decision but Shawn was punching the ground mad. Didn't look that hurt. Meanwhile Kenny wears the pants so Shawn isn't going to say anything to slight his pops. Just my opinion. I had Shawn up in the fight

[@TheLegacy87]

Me too!

[@rochestertommy9995]

Great father/coach

[@BlackLightPsych6249]

Great Interview.. An Example Indeed!

[@j.j.374]

Can’t be mad at Shawn’s father after watching this interview. It seems he would rather take the blame than watching his son takes more hits 🙏🏼 🙌🏼 🥊

[@RaifRaif85]

What a father wow.

[@raymuse3882]

There is no better answer....that's a real Dad!

[@jameshicks8872]

Father of the year!!!

[@AdonaiZedek]

shawn retiring to get rid of kenny

[@ravishoul1432]

I thought the same thing

[@user-vm9hh2se7s]

No more ‘Kenny Porter show’ 👌

[@freddywayne]

Basically 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@KalezDking]

Pops threw in that towel early so he could get back to the room with that tender back there 😂

[@sbjaimz224]

Facts

[@Rancejohnsuperbarber]

Great Father

[@johntexas7493]

Great father💪

[@donniet348]

A father doesn't say he set his son up for life when his son earned the money.

[@user-vm9hh2se7s]

With him it’s all about the ‘Kenny Porter show’. Shawn grown ass man being treated like a kid from pops his whole life

[@donniet348]

@@user-vm9hh2se7s sad how he put a stain on a very good fight. Said he didn't think Shawn would win b4 the fight...how the hell will he be prepared if his coach doesn't believe in him. Damn Kenny, I hope those 2 15's swangin behind that dress not messing with your head man.

[@xpansionteam1537]

What a father

[@tomasd132]

He expressed him self in press conference about boxing being just small part of his life and saying now watching his son starting to walk just put everything in perspective and what really is important in life . Respect

[@nikkis7453]

The truth of the matter is the fight was stopped prematurely, most trainers would not have stopped the fight at this stage Porter was not in any serious danger and it was not a huge heavy knockdown . Radio Raheem,s closing words were a class act 🙏

[@phantom33bb58]

Most trainers are scared to piss their fighter off an get fired. Look at mark breland with wilder. This man saved his son. He knew it was over !!!

[@beefcakebrown]

Two classy men, Kenny Porter and Radio Raheem

[@bigo581]

This is why the father-and-son relationship only go so far he still recognizes his son as a child and thinks that he knows what's best for another grown man no doubt you is father but he is control of his own life he dictates his life not to you

[@theanimerapper6351]

This isn't a father thing. Wilders trainer threw in the towel in the second fight. It's their job to protect these guys

[@superbthesonofman]

On top of it Kenny is his manager as well people for get that.

[@bigo581]

Completely different situation Deontay Wilder was getting destroyed in that fight he had no chance of winning in that fight even though he has that great knockout power he was completely incoherent and had been knocked down the multiple multiple times and he was definitely of danger of getting hurt Shawn Porter wolves very aware and coherent he was actually in that fight still even though he got knocked out he still in opportunity to possibly pull out a victory and proof of it that his father was going off is that the things that he said about his son after the fight

[@rowantelbin8157]

RESPECT!😎

[@AplusAcombatMMASports]

great father

[@pdubhnic]

I commend Kenny for stopping the fight before it got really ugly in there but I also condemn Kenny for not allowing Shawn the opportunity to see if he could find a way... All of the greats been hurt but in that defying moment they made a choice that turned the tide. Shawn never had that opportunity because Kenny wasn't willing to see if Shawn could overcome the adversity in that moment.

[@michealjaymurphy]

@Ron Washington he needs a new trainer

[@banksy6462]

@@michealjaymurphy I keep seeing this comment. Another trainer that weekend other than Kenny, Shawn is in the hospital with pictures all over the net of his son laid out cause Bud was about to do some damage to that boy. Good decision by Kenny. These fans don't care, Porter gets seriously hurt they'll post a comment saying "damn.... Etc" and get on with their lives

[@McStrokeAvision]

He did let him continue he got knocked down twice right? Crawford had Shawn retreating what don’t y’all get. He was going to get brutalized bud was not going to stop swarming him. He was hurt he started to just lunge with every punch trying to keep bud off him he was leaving huge holes for bud to crack him clean that’s why he got dropped twice. The man was on the canvas fumbling around he was hurt. His father did what he was supposed to do defend his son from himself. There was no coming back he was going to get taken out.

[@blackeagle000]

Not only his a great fighter but great trainer Kenny did nothing wrong...he kept it very professional 👏

[@McStrokeAvision]

Salute Kenny F people you protected your son as you should have. You saw him in trouble so you decided to pull him out nothing but respect brotha.

[@johnwardley3792]

fantastic father,inuf said

[@quinnb7672]

This was an unexpected announcement from Shawn but he already played his dues so this decision is well understood. He will be missed in the sport.

[@bucktaylor9178]

That’s a real father right there 💪🏽💪🏽

[@montanathreehunna]

Huge respect for Shawn and Kenny Porter. Both should be very proud of the career Shawn had. He was a warrior and I am really glad to hear Kenny took care of him well and that he is financially set for a long time. That's how it should be if you give your life to this sport.

[@bull5919]

this two men is a piece of the puzzle as to what family should be ITS SO HARD TO DISLIKE SHAWN AND KENNY

[@umarrehman7553]

I think he made the retirement decision on a sour level

[@elibryant7218]

He did. His father was talking to crazy.

[@myemail9711]

He's 35 and been in numerous wars in the ring, there comes a time when you have to step down to ensure you leave healthy

[@hybrid1339]

Nah I think he wanted to retire after that anyway...the comments by his father may have cemented it but I'm sure he was gonna retire regardless...I'm sure he ain't believe Crawford would knock him out so he would have been good with losing by decision and Kenny Porter should have let that happen

[@enzothebaker7296]

Kenny and Shawn are very professional under pressure.

[@travisterrelljacobs]

Man they went out with style & grace like a epic true story biopic film salute to shawm & Kenny Porter they will forever be champions

[@sunriseeternity300]

KP is super solid. straight shooter.

[@darunna436]

Fatherhood Salute