Shawn Porter: record, next fight and profile →
LAS VEGAS – Jaron Ennis intends to become a more visible presence at high-profile fights now that he is inching into position to fight for a welterweight world title.
LAS VEGAS – Shawn Porter hasn’t dwelled on the lopsided odds handicappers have set for his showdown with Terence Crawford on Saturday night.
LAS VEGAS – Terence Crawford doesn’t envision the longest layoff of his 13-year pro career to negatively impact his performance when he faces Shawn Porter on Saturday night.
LAS VEGAS - At 34-year-old, Shawn Porter (31-3-1) knows his career is closer to the end than it is to the beginning. The former world champion takes on Terence Crawford (37-0) on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The pay-per-view event will be distributed by ESPN+.
It is only right that when discussing greatness references are made to the history books. At 34, time is not really on Terence Crawford’s side as he looks to make his way up the imaginary lists of all-time greats and while Shown Porter might not feature so prominently he will affectionally be part of the conversation because of what he’s done in his 35 professional fights.
By Cliff Rold - With the bulk of who mattered at welterweight over the last few years falling under the PBC umbrella, Terence Crawford has been an island unto himself. Over five fights at welterweight, Crawford has made a living but top competition hasn’t been there. No matter who one finds most culpable, it’s hard not to see the last three years as a significant waste of prime.
Crawford, Porter Weights Photos Gallery - The longtime WBO welterweight king and pound-for-pound star, Terence Crawford, finally has the super fight he craves. Enter Shawn Porter, the two-time champion who has fought most of this generation’s elite welterweights. (photos by Stacey Snyder)
LAS VEGAS – Terence Crawford walked very purposefully toward Shawn Porter, who stood in the middle of a stage Friday afternoon at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
LAS VEGAS - While some may not like Canelo Alvarez's move up to the cruiserweight division, former champion Shawn Porter is in favor of Alvarez's attempt to become the first Mexico born five-division champion.
LAS VEGAS – Terence Crawford appreciates anyone who places him atop his or her pound-for-pound list. We have reached the point, however, that even the prideful Crawford considers Canelo Alvarez the number one boxer, pound-for-pound, in the sport. Crawford credited Alvarez for cleaning out the super middleweight division, in under a year no less, before a press conference Wednesday at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to promote his welterweight championship showdown with Shawn Porter on Saturday night.