Shawn Porter vs. Adrian Broner: Result, Prize Money and Post-Fight Comments

In a highly anticipated showdown between two of boxing's brightest young stars, Shawn Porter topped Adrien Broner by unanimous decision in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Despite being forced to make a 144-pound catchweight, Porter was able to apply a bruising and relentless pace against Broner, smothering the three-division champion and taking away his space to move. 

Broner's main response to Porter's pressure was to simply grab a clinch and hold. Referee Tony Weeks finally took a point for it in Round 11. 

Broner managed to create some last-minute drama by dropping Porter with a perfectly placed left hook in the final round. Still, Porter made it back to his feet and continued to fight aggressively and effectively until the end of the round. 

As the so-called "A-side" fighter for the bout, Broner earned a reported $1.35 million for the bout, while Porter took home an even million, according to ESPN's Dan Rafael.

Judge Adalaide Byrd scored the fight 114-112 for Porter and Dave Moretti was 115-111 for the winner. Judge Eric Cheek gave Porter every round except the final one, scoring 118-109, which, frankly, seems a bit unfair. 

Porter was his usual unruffled self in his post-fight, in-ring interview, simply stating that it "was a great fight for us" and that "we're going to enjoy it."

Porter's father and trainer, Kenny, was pleased with his early Father's Day present, giving Broner credit for his Round 12 knockdown. "He showed what a champion does, catching Shawn with that shot."

Broner was unbowed in defeat, and he seemed surprisingly unconcerned for what the loss does to his relevancy at the top of the sport, noting, "At the end of the day, everybody in here will still take my photograph and get an autograph."

Hopefully when he's had more time to reflect, Broner will realize that his attitude is seriously interfering with his potential and that his "entertaining" antics will do little for his earning power if he drops to the middle of the pack as a second-tier contender. 

A more active and aggressive Broner might have had a legitimate chance to beat Porter, as he demonstrated when he landed his outstanding punch to start the final round. His trainer, Mike Stafford, sounded frustrated with him in the corner between rounds. 

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Broner noted that he was "financially stable" in his in-ring, post-fight comments. No doubt that is true, at least for now. But as history has shown, fortunes can come and go quickly for a boxing champion. 

At the end of the day, this loss will be a serious dent to his reputation, even as it propels former champion Porter back toward the top.