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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 51 MIN

Mike Safo with Shawn "Showtime" Porter, Two-time Welterweight Champion & Podcast Host

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Joined today by former world welterweight champion, boxing analyst, and host of The PorterWay Podcast... Shawn “Showtime” Porter.We start off off with life after boxing, from Shawn’s successful podcast (The "PorterWay") and his boxing commentary to an unexpected venture into the suit business. He opens up about what he enjoys most about podcasting, his dream interview guests, and what sets him apart from other voices in the sport. when calling a fight. Shawn takes it back to his roots, growing up in Ohio, his love for the Cleveland Browns, and the must-try foods if you're ever in Northern Ohio. Shawn shares the story of his legendary amateur career, including his still talked about win over Oleksandr Usyk and what led to his decision to go pro. He talks about his insane start to professional boxing with 11 fights in one year, winning two world titles, epic nights at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and how he celebrated those victories. We dive into his faith, how it helped guide his journey, and how it’s now opening doors, including his debut role in an upcoming movie. All this, Plus: What really happens when you win a world title (including how and when the belt arrives), why he's allowed to associate with Michigan legend Charles Woodson, his favorite shows to binge, and where to follow all of Shawn’s current ventures. https://www.instagram.com/showtimeshawnp

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