Welterweight Showdown: Crawford vs Porter

Terence “Bud” Crawford (37-0, 28KOs) will defend his WBO welterweight title against “Showtime” Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 17KOs) which will be presented live on ESPN+ via Top Rank and will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on November 20th with the main card starting at 9PM ET.

Crawford is a tough, undefeated champ who will be the favorite coming into this fight. The first man who unified the 140lb division in the four belt era, who also is a 3 division champ is becoming an overachiever. Crawford moved up to welterweight with people questioning if he could bring his power up, but has proved he belongs in the elite of the welterweights. He is on an 8 man knockout streak dating back to July 2016. Crawford is a slick fighter who fights off both sides and can adjust, confuse and conquer his opponents with his multifaceted skillset will look to pick apart, outbox and outclass Shawn Porter come fight night. With notable wins over Viktor Postol, Jeff Horn, Ricky Burns, Yuriokis Gamboa and Kell Brook.

Shawn Porter is a 13 year pro with a tough rugged, in your face , bulldog style that is constantly putting pressure. With a strong chin, Porter has never been stopped. Porter is a two time former world champion and number 1 WBO contender. He has shared the ring with the likes of Keith Thurman, Danny Garcia, Yordenis Ugas and Errol Spence. Porter is a disciplined athlete with a tough work ethic, he is no slouch in the ring and will try to put immense pressure on Crawford, who will have his hands full and there is no room for error with Porter.

Tune in on fight night and don’t miss out on the actions as these two top welterweights slug it out!