Shawn Porter vs. Alfonso Gómez II

Seriously, why the hell not?

Gómez is coming off two really nice wins since his close loss to Porter. Paredes and Kamegai may not be huge names but they are solid welterweights and he beat them both clearly despite losing points (knockdowns vs. Paredes; deduction vs. Kamegai) and both were exciting nationally televised fights, raising his profile.

Meanwhile, the options for Porter aren't what they were back when he wore a belt. Then he could say there were bigger fish to fry than a Gómez rematch, but win lose or draw against Broner he is still empty-handed and on the comeback trail. Gómez is a risky proposition given his recent strong form and the fact that he came the closest to exposing Porter and snatching his zero of anyone before Kell Brook with the exception of Julio Diaz. Porter isn't likely to be able to waltz back into the world title picture even with a W over Broner, however. The path to a chance at redemption ought to lead through another solid WW contender...and Gómez is one, and rematching him makes dollars and sense.

 

I'll put up a poll as soon as I'm not posting on my phone. :twisted:

 

Next, after Broner.

 

Even should he beat him.

Defeating Broner doesn't somehow automatically launch Porter back into a position where a Gómez rematch is 'beneath' him.

 

I hate them both so I win either way. Don't care. Rooting for double KO.

Gun to my head, Porter. Just a bit too big and brings echoes of what Maidana brought to get Broner all verklempt.

 

What? Since when does a W over post-Maidanaized Broner at WW give you elite level hype and insulate you from having to fight tough contenders to earn your way back up the mountain? :huh

 

Gómez deserves it, and I'd favor him.

 

Gómez has been sparring with Cotto, btw.