Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter

[SlimTrae]

Pac-Spence
Porter-Crawford

2 great fights will produce candidates for ROTY & FOTY!

I got Spence & Porter.

[Kirkland Laing]

If there's ever a fighter to exploit the bullrushing style of Porter it's Terence Crawford. This is a smallish welter against a guy who could probably compete at 160. I keep waiting for Porter to come into a fight weight drained but he's still somehow able to make the weight and be effective. Crawford has the skills to really put on a show here though. I think it's a clear Crawford UD.

[ngoisaogiadinh]

This is a smallish welter against a guy who could probably compete at 160. I keep waiting for Porter to come into a fight weight drained but he's still somehow able to make the weight and be effective

[SlimTrae]

Really hoping they put on a show. 1st we lose Fury-Wilder...not too surprised with Fury, now Pac-Spence. A great May, June, July...starting to fade a bit. But I think both these guys will make it to the ring and display some fireworks. Bud has the tools, but again I'm rooting for my fellow Akronite to be Bud's Kryptonite!

[Master]

BIG FIGHT Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter could be announced next week for November 20 in Las Vegas, Bob Arum reveals

Bob Arum is hopeful that Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter will be a done deal very soon and officially announced next week.

Following his knockout of Kell Brook last year, it’s been unclear what fight would come next for WBO welterweight champion Crawford.

The American became embroiled in spat with his promoter Bob Arum as both were frustrated over his current situation.

Crawford is a three-weight world champion and widely regarded as one of the top three pound-for-pound fighters in the entire sport today.

However, he is yet to face a fellow truly world class fighter in their prime who comes close to his level.

The vast majority of the big-name fighters at welterweight today are signed with Al Haymon’s PBC, who rarely do business with Arum’s Top Rank.

The super-fight all boxing fans want to see between Crawford and Errol Spence looks further away than ever for this reason.

With fighters such as Spence and Porter out of his reach, Crawford has had to settle for facing lesser-known opposition and so been unable to generate big PPV numbers – part of the reason for the spat with his own promoter.

Last month though, the WBO threw him a lifeline by ordering the bout with Porter.

It initially looked like no deal would be agreed and the fight would go to purse bids, but now it appears there has been serious progress in negotiations.

Arum told ESNEWS: “We talked with PBC as late as yesterday.

“It looks like Porter is on board, or close to on board.

“Hopefully Terence will be on board and we’ll announce the fight next week, hopefully.

“We want it in Vegas at the Mandalay Bay. We’re holding the arena for November 20.”

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/9...er-date-venue/

[imp]

Crawford is now fighting a past it Porter who spends more time podcasting than training?!

Crawford has ruined the prime years of his career where he should be making massive paydays and cementing his history.

Like Fury, scared to loose and wasting his talent.

Hope Josh Taylor can make it happen at 147 and expose some of these clowns!

[SlimTrae]

Crawford is now fighting a past it Porter who spends more time podcasting than training?!

Crawford has ruined the prime years of his career where he should be making massive paydays and cementing his history.

Like Fury, scared to loose and wasting his talent.

Hope Josh Taylor can make it happen at 147 and expose some of these clowns!

Porter past it or not, the dude has never been caught haggling or cherry picking. Just like Crawford, Spence- all 3 only fought once in 2020. Not sure who Sebastian Formella is, but Porter getting credited for landing 300+ seems like he is still in shape.


I can't fault Crawford. I mean his own promoter said he can't sell fights, I was like wow, isnt that the promoter's job? And just as with Floyd, Manny given the chance.... walked away from Arum!!! Yippy!!

But in the process he ended up taking Crawford's fight away -so Bud got sidelined to see Arum's Pac choose Spence...only for Spence to pull out and we got Ugas! LOL!

I see Arum as more at fault for Crawford not fighting often -then add on the pandemic. Last year was a wash for almost all boxers. And I dont think Bud would have ever caught on fire in USA. Omaha yeah!

I too hope Josh Taylor will get his day. But it wont be the fault of Bud, SPence or Porter if he doesn't. They are all live dogs.