Calvin Pop Porter

This project is dedicated to Niagara Falls boxer Calvin 'Pop' Porter. Porter was a member of the American Olympic team which boycotted the 1980 Olympics in Moscow before he turned pro in 82'. He fought 13 times as a professional, retiring with a 10-3 record including 7 KO victories. Porter may never have worn the light-middleweight title belt, but he will always be a champion in the eyes of his family and the youth he inspired.

I designed this mural depicting Porter with the intention of shedding light on Porter’s life through intentionally using vibrant colors. When viewers see this mural, I want the colors to pull them into the portrait, to educate them on who ‘Pop’ was and what he means for the City of Niagara Falls.

Below are two interviews with the siblings of “Pop” Porter and Calvin’s oldest son Cal Porter, talking about who Calvin was and what his legacy means to them today.