Comments Thread For: Arum On Crawford-Porter: I'm Optimistic We Can Get Deal Done With PBC For PPV Fight

[ShaneMosleySr]

It’s totally false that the WBO, which came to the conclusion that Shawn Porter deserved 40-percent, would have come to that exact same conclusion if Shawn Porter informed them he wanted the mandatory?

Its totally true that if Porter had requested the mandatory, the WBO would have magically decided he didn’t deserve more than 20-percent?

Enjoy crazy land!

Totally false! I don't know what you don't understand about the word "TYPICALLY??" Anyway, Arum didn't need an ORDER from the WBO to make a deal! Kenny Porter went to see him, he could've made the deal! Now he's being ORDERED to make the fight, or it goes to purse bid! Thank You WBO!!!

[Bronx2245]

It’s totally false that the WBO, which came to the conclusion that Shawn Porter deserved 40-percent, would have come to that exact same conclusion if Shawn Porter informed them he wanted the mandatory?

Its totally true that if Porter had requested the mandatory, the WBO would have magically decided he didn’t deserve more than 20-percent?

Enjoy crazy land!

Just glad that the WBO did the right thing, and glad they ORDERED Crawford to fight Porter, or else we would be getting Zepeda or Ramirez!!!

[ShaneMosleySr]

I’m glad they ordered the fight too.

Just glad that the WBO did the right thing, and glad they ORDERED Crawford to fight Porter, or else we would be getting Zepeda or Ramirez!!!

[Bronx2245]

WBO orders welterweight title fight for Terence Crawford, Shawn Porter
Mike Coppinger
ESPN
July 22, 2021

A fight with Porter, ESPN's No. 4 welterweight, would easily be the switch-hitter's most marquee to date. It could also be the final bout of his long-term partnership with Top Rank. Crawford's deal with the promoter has one fight remaining on the contract, sources told ESPN.

Before this action from the WBO, Crawford, 33, was offered a fight with rugged contender David Avanesyan, per sources, a bout that was being eyed for Oct. 23. Atlanta was a potential location.

https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...d-shawn-porter

Sheesh! Well, at least he's a WW! Thanks WBO!!!

[a5pe4]

WBO orders welterweight title fight for Terence Crawford, Shawn Porter
Mike Coppinger
ESPN
July 22, 2021

A fight with Porter, ESPN's No. 4 welterweight, would easily be the switch-hitter's most marquee to date. It could also be the final bout of his long-term partnership with Top Rank. Crawford's deal with the promoter has one fight remaining on the contract, sources told ESPN.

Before this action from the WBO, Crawford, 33, was offered a fight with rugged contender David Avanesyan, per sources, a bout that was being eyed for Oct. 23. Atlanta was a potential location.

https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...d-shawn-porter

Sheesh! Well, at least he's a WW! Thanks WBO!!!

For real, get him out of this contract and have him fighting top guys FINALLY. He's wasting his prime like this.

[Bronx2245]

For real, get him out of this contract and have him fighting top guys FINALLY. He's wasting his prime like this.

Only "Boo-Boo" Andrade has wasted his prime more than Bud Crawford! very sad!

[OnePunch]

Totally false! I don't know what you don't understand about the word "TYPICALLY??" Anyway, Arum didn't need an ORDER from the WBO to make a deal! Kenny Porter went to see him, he could've made the deal! Now he's being ORDERED to make the fight, or it goes to purse bid! Thank You WBO!!!

they said "typically", because "typically" the WBO mandatory challengers dont have the kind of income history that Porter does. Normally they are lesser known fighters who would be subject to the usual 80/20. Porter would have gotten a split adjustment no matter how or when he was named mando........

[CPNUTKnockoutFreshMart]

The worst thing that Crawford did for his career was to sign with Arum. Bob has too many problems with other people.
Mayweather gave all of these dudes the blueprint. Promote yourselves. In this day and age a promoter isn't necessary. They are just a middleman in the fighters pocket.

[Boxing56]

Don't trust him.

[Bronx2245]

they said "typically", because "typically" the WBO mandatory challengers dont have the kind of income history that Porter does. Normally they are lesser known fighters who would be subject to the usual 80/20. Porter would have gotten a split adjustment no matter how or when he was named mando........

Maybe, but maybe not 40%,and I'm sure 40% is a lot more than the $1 million dollar offer Bob was stuck on! The point is, Porter should not have to have done that! Kenny Porter went to see TR, and Arum passed on that! Arum's plans were for either Ramirez or Zepeda to move up and fight Crawford, and then Crawford vs. Taylor! Arum did not want he fight! Maybe y'all forgot? Here's a refresher:

Terence Crawford To Fight On October 23

June 22, 2021 l 4 Comments l by Rob Smith

Terence Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) will be coming back from an eleven-month layoff when he returns to the ring to defend his WBO 147-lb title on October 23 in the main event on ESPN.

Top Rank is still looking for the right opponent for Crawford. But they should have someone soon.

This will be the 33-year-old Crawford’s only fight in 2021, as he’s been sitting on the shelf waiting for his promoters at Top Rank to find him an opponent.

It’s too bad that Top Rank couldn’t find an opponent for Crawford earlier this year, but they’ve been trying to set up a big match for him against Manny Pacquiao, but the money wasn’t there for an overseas fight.

Top Rank boss Bob Arum recently listed three 140-pounders that he’s considering as options for Crawford. The three guys Arum mentioned are as follows: Jose Zepeda, Regis Prograis, and Jose Ramirez.

Unless Arum can set up a fight between Crawford and one of the PBC welterweights like Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, or Shawn Porter, he’ll likely wind up fighting Zepeda or Ramirez.

Undisputed 140-lb champion Josh Taylor could also be an option for Crawford’s next fight in October, but it’s unclear whether Arum wants to make that fight just yet.

It doesn’t make sense for Arum to make the Crawford-Taylor fight if Crawford will be leaving Top Rank when his contract is up with them at the end of this year.

They promote Taylor, and it doesn’t help them if Crawford beats him and lowers his value in the process.

It’s better for Top Rank if they keep Taylor in a different lane. It’s not that he couldn’t potentially beat Crawford, but if he loses to him, his value will be diminished.

The boxing public would obviously prefer that Crawford fight a top 147-pounder, but Top Rank doesn’t have access to many talented guys in the weight class.

Vergil Ortiz Jr, Jaron Ennis, and Shawn Porter are three fighters that would like to challenge Crawford for his title, but Arum isn’t likely to choose any of those three.

For Crawford to fight Porter, it would have to be on ESPN PPV, but it might not sell enough buys to cover the purses for the two. Top Rank won’t want to take a huge loss on that fight.

Crawford needs a fighter that can bring in many PPV buys, and the only two guys that would work are Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr.

Those are already tied up fighting on August 21st, so neither will be available to fight Crawford in October. Crawford has an excellent chance of fighting Spence in 2022, but not this year, unfortunately.

https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/terence-crawford-to-fight-on-october-23/181121