By Stacey Verbeek

Barry's Boxing Center, Las Vegas, Nevada - IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter is staying on top of his game while his next fight is being worked out. Porter will defend his championship against mandatory challenger Kell Brook on a date in August. The fight had been scheduled for August 9th, but the date fell through. Now Golden Boy Promotions, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport and Showtime are trying to finalize a new date for the bout. Both sides have until September to stage the fight, per the International Boxing Federation.