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Thurman is praising Shawn Porter both as a boxer and as a person. He is also saying they have a close personal relationship. The phrase "devastating boxer-puncher" suggests he sees Porter as a fighter with both power and skill.
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Originally said in English.
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About Keith Thurman
American professional boxer
Keith Fitzgerald Thurman is an American professional boxer. He is known for competing at welterweight and for holding world titles in the division. Thurman was a unified welterweight world champion, holding the WBA title from 2016 to 2019 and the WBC title from 2017 to 2018. As of July 2022, BoxRec ranked him as the world’s fifth best active welterweight.
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