Comments Thread For: Porter: I Have A Combination Of Things No One Crawford's Been In The Ring With Has Had

[Combat Talk Radio]

True but nowhere near as constant as Porter. What makes Porter so effective with it is his short stature. He's able to get under his opponents chin with his head pushing up and completely frustrating his opponents,rinse and repeat. Shiet,it frustrates me just watching it.

But that's exactly why, despite what hitmanjosh believes, that technique is Porter's advantage in this fight.

His style tends to frustrate his opponents - and Terence Crawford of all fighters has a horrible temper and tends to get sloppy when he's upset.


That's why this fight is the true test Crawford has needed. We get to see how he acts under fire.

[Ry92]

This like when wilder fought ortiz cept bud can box. Wilder had a legit belt won it off virtually nobody n defended it. Near 8 times vs journeyman gatekeepers before a top 10 opp in ortiz a good measure stick. Similar bud won a legit belt off no1 defeated no1 n takes 6 so defenses before a real fight. Difference bud can box wilder only looks to knock u out litarally with cross or windmill of a hook right

[chepboxingking]

As always, Most People Don’t No Sh_ttttt About Boxing, skills pay the bills not will! Porter was beat way before he signed the contract and he knows there are levels to boxing and this may be difficult to understand if you have never been in that squared circle, but speed and sharpness creates power and Crawford has all of that and then some, plus he’s mean and that’s why he gets the edge over what Spence did. I have never seen Crawford just go through the motions and get comfortable and that’s a scary feeling with a real talent.

Even tho I've never stepped inside the squared circle lol, i completely agree. Crawford is LEVELS above Porter. This will not be as close as many think.

[GrandpaBernard]

I’m very happy with this fight

Swarmers do well against stylish boxer-punchers

[GrandpaBernard]

Even tho I've never stepped inside the squared circle lol, i completely agree. Crawford is LEVELS above Porter. This will not be as close as many think.

So was Floyd with Maidana

Maidana still pushed him

[chepboxingking]

So was Floyd with Maidana

Maidana still pushed him

Because Floyd allowed him by laying on the ropes and exchanging. In the rematch, not so much.

[ArturoBalboa]

Style wise, Porter presents a style that gives everyone problems.

Absolutely, Porter isn’t an easy nights work for anyone. His main assets are his work rate and rough house style but he’s underrated as a boxer in my opinion, showed nice timing against Garcia.

[breeto80]

I'd like to know what all the hype is about Crawford. Who has he beaten ? 2 completely shot, way past their prime Brits, Khan and Brook. Jeff Horn ?? Give me a break. I don't believe Porter is going to believe all this hype either. Is Porter the guy to beat him ? Very possible he can outwork Crawford. He doesn't have the power to KO Crawford . There's 2 pure welterweights that will beat Crawford quite handily, and that's Thurman and Spence. In saying that, Porter will be Crawford's best opponent to date. That's pretty sad for a champ that's 37-0.

[breeto80]

Absolutely, Porter isn’t an easy nights work for anyone. His main assets are his work rate and rough house style but he’s underrated as a boxer in my opinion, showed nice timing against Garcia.

4 of your " favourite active " fighters are barely active.

[GhostofDempsey]

Crawford doesn't like it to the body. Porter will need to get on the inside and get to his ribs if he expects to have any chance against Crawford. Easier said than done. Crawford is an excellent inside fighter as well as outside and is dangerous with both hands. I do think this will be his biggest test, Porter is a game opponent and I look forward to a good scrap. I favor Crawford by UD.