This is an highly anticipated bout that was originally scheduled for March 12th, but had to be postponed after Thurman suffered injuries in an automobile accident. Thurman last fought July 7, when he stopped Luis Collazo after seven rounds. Porter is coming off the biggest victory of his career in a 12RD UD over Adrien Broner on June 20th, Scores were: judges: Adalaide Byrd 112-114, Eric Cheek 108-118, Dave Moretti 111-115. Porter was down in the 12th. Both Thurman & Porter are coming from lengthy layoffs.