Porter didn't reject $2 mil to fight Crawford

[Ray*]

Ofcourse they don't want it. Neither do the PBC. They are enjoying hiding behind the "Crawford hasn't fought anybody" narrative. Also the last thing they need is Crawford destroying Porter when Spence made hard work of it, it would really deminish the win. If Bud crushed or schooled Porter the hype for Crawford v Spence would just intensify and Spence wants no part of Crawford. It

They pulled this crap with Joshua v Ortiz. The PBC just really made sure that that fight didn't happen cuz it was Wilders best win and he struggled. They went as far as lying to Eddie Hearn and not even informing Ortiz or his team of any offers. Then blamed a mix up afterwards.

Bob Arum and Top Rank are twats but the PBC are very very shady in how they handle their business.

This is why am surprised with what I read from them. Do you guys really want this fight for Porter? Or you just want to be able to say “Bud hasn’t fought anyone”....

At the end of the day I want to see those two fight, but I would prefer Crawford v Spence. That is the fight that we as boxing fans are asking for.

[Motorcity Cobra]

This is why am surprised with what I read from them. Do you guys really want this fight for Porter? Or you just want to be able to say “Bud hasn’t fought anyone”....

At the end of the day I want to see those two fight, but I would prefer Crawford v Spence. That is the fight that we as boxing fans are asking for.

Bud can't fight off ESPN unless it's a purse bid. This isn't a mandatory.

[MastaBlasta]

I don't get how Top Rank paid Khan $5 million (even if they lost money) but won't offer similar for the Porter fight. The Porter fight will make huge PPV money because it will put Crawford in with a "Live" and proven top WW contender/former champ. No one else Crawford has fought has had the credentials and danger of Porter.

The real issue for Top Rank must be meeting Crawfords pay demands. They can easily make enough to pay Porter, even without normal max crowds. And they will max out whatever crowd size is approved for the fight.