Well, both Broner and Spence put Porter down but didn't hurt him. I find that telling.
Crawford has not seriously hurt ANYONE at 147 besides a low blow on Amir Khan (would hurt any man) and the ghost of Kell Brook. Even Kell Brook was perfectly fine (su****iously) immediately after the fight. Horn was stopped on his feet, Crawford whiffed like 3 punches before the ref stepped in (su****ious).
I'm not sold on Crawford's ability to knock out Shawn Porter unless a trigger ref helps him. I've seen Porter walk through F'n fire. Formella was landing flush shots and Porter walked right through; Granados, Berto...he's taking some HELLACIOUS punishment and never stops.
Porter vs. Chino would have been a hell of a sight. Or Porter vs. Ruslan.
My point is, I've not seen Crawford fight anyone with the possible exception of Ricky Burns (one of few guys who took Crawford the full distance) who was durable and there to fight. And that Ricky Burns fight is actually one of my favorite Crawford fights - the ref keep him from getting dirty, it wasn't a trigger ref, it forced Crawford to show me some skill. When he came back to the US, all that went out the window.
Well, Showtime Shawn Porter isn't going to roll over. I'm sorry.
You know damn well Manny's age is why everyone wants to fight him now. It's why you had Ryan F'n Garcia calling him out.
Crawford hasn’t hurt anyone since getting to 147? Umm... dude has pummeled everyone in the ring with him. Give me a break.
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