LAS VEGAS – April 14, 2026 — Two-time World Champion Shawn Porter will appear at the Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, May 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., coincides with Cinco de Mayo weekend, and features the highly anticipated David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez fight at the T-Mobile Arena later that evening.
This marks Porter’s eighth appearance at the Expo, where he will host an exclusive meet-and-greet for fans. Attendees can get gloves, photos, and memorabilia signed, and shop limited-edition merchandise available at his “The PorterWay Podcast” booth.
The Ultimate Boxing Fan Experience
Dubbed the largest boxing fan event in the U.S., Box Fan Expo brings together fans, fighters, promoters, and industry leaders for one unforgettable day of access and celebration. Past attendees have included boxing royalty such as Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Duran, Sugar Ray Leonard, Julio César Chávez, Lennox Lewis, Roy Jones Jr., Tommy Hearns, Juan Manuel Marquez, Marco Antonio Barrera, and Erik Morales, among dozens of other legends and current boxing stars.
About Shawn Porter
Porter is a retired American professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2021. He is a two-time former Welterweight World Champion, having held the IBF title from 2013 to 2014 and the WBC title from 2018 to 2019. He is particularly known for his aggressive pressure fighting style, physical strength, and high work rate. Some of his most noticeable fights came against Danny Garcia, Keith Thurman, Errol Spence Jr., Adrien Broner, Paulie Malignaggi, Andre Berto, and Kell Brook, to name a few. He currently hosts a popular streaming show, “The PorterWay Podcast,” which features great interviews with some of their favorite boxing celebrities. Porter is also known as a great commentator on many boxing platforms.
About Box Fan Expo
Box Fan Expo is the ultimate gathering for boxing enthusiasts, offering fans the chance to connect with boxing’s biggest names—past, present, and future. The event features:
– Autograph signings and photo opportunities
– Exclusive merchandise
– Live interviews
– Giveaways
– A wide variety of boxing-related exhibitors
Notable past participants include Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson, Roberto Durán, Lennox Lewis, Julio César Chávez, Roy Jones Jr., Juan Manuel Márquez, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Sugar Shane Mosley, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, David Benavidez, Teofimo Lopez, Andre Ward, Ryan Garcia, Claressa Shields, Fernando Vargas, Edgar Berlanga, Oscar Valdez, Marcos Maidana, Devin Haney, Mikey Garcia, Errol Spence Jr., Rolando Romero, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradley, Jose Ramirez, Shawn Porter, Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Deontay Wilder, Amir Khan, Abner Mares, James Toney, Jessie Vargas, Juan Francisco Estrada, Tito Mercado, Vinny Paz, Mia St. John, Franchón Crews-Dezurn, Seniesa Estrada, Jorge Linares, Leo Santa Cruz, Chiquita Gonzalez, Badou Jack, Nico Ali Walsh, Riddick Bowe, and many more.
Exhibitors range from boxing promoters and media to gear manufacturers, supplement brands, and equipment suppliers, making the event a hub for everything boxing.
