Five months removed from his last in-ring appearance, where he eased to a UD win over Germany’s Sebastian Formella, former two-time welterweight world champion Shawn Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) has publicly reaffirmed his desire for another shot at gold this year: current WBO title-holder and undefeated champion Terence Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs). Will he get it? Continue reading “Shawn Porter refusing to give up on potential Terence Crawford title bout”
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Crawford’s trainer Brian McIntyre: Pacquiao or Spence, the purse must be split evenly
Although a welterweight super fight vs. Errol Spence Jr (27-0) has been teased for years now, terms have never been agreed between he and fellow undefeated divisional champion Terence Crawford (37-0). Bud’s manager and head trainer Brian McIntyre said Spence’s comments at Canelo-Smith spoke volumes, as a 50-50 purse split remains the only offer they would accept. Continue reading “Crawford’s trainer Brian McIntyre: Pacquiao or Spence, the purse must be split evenly”
Canelo Álvarez outclasses Callum Smith, becomes a four-weight world champion
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WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr (27-0) was ringside and hinted at a potential future super fight against the Mexican beforehand, but Canelo Álvarez (54-1-2) and his brilliance simply broke Callum Smith (27-1) over twelve tough rounds to hand the Liverpudlian his first professional defeat, earning his WBA and WBC super-middleweight titles in the process. Continue reading “Canelo Álvarez outclasses Callum Smith, becomes a four-weight world champion”
Errol Spence Jr retains WBC, IBF welterweight titles with UD win vs. Danny Garcia
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434 days since beating Shawn Porter in his last bout before his serious car crash, Errol Spence Jr (27-0, 21 KOs) returned with a reassuring display against Danny Garcia (36-3, 21 KOs) to retain his two welterweight titles while standing in good stead for tougher challenges to come next year. He won via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 117-111) but wasn’t satisfied post-fight. Continue reading “Errol Spence Jr retains WBC, IBF welterweight titles with UD win vs. Danny Garcia”
Crawford: I proved why I’m considered boxing’s P4P best against Brook
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Terence Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) believes his fourth-round knockout victory over Kell Brook has once again reaffirmed his standing as boxing’s best, pound-for-pound, in the world. The 33-year-old stopped Brook faster than both Gennadiy Golovkin and Errol Spence Jr did – the latter remains a reported future opponent. Nonetheless, he refused to compare the fights themselves. Continue reading “Crawford: I proved why I’m considered boxing’s P4P best against Brook”
Terence Crawford retains WBO welterweight title with R4 TKO vs. Kell Brook
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Terence Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) started slowly but needed only four rounds to complete a statement TKO finish over former welterweight champion Kell Brook (39-3), making the fourth defence of his WBO title before revealing post-fight with Bob Arum that discussions are already underway to face WBA title-holder Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2) next in the early stages of 2021. Continue reading “Terence Crawford retains WBO welterweight title with R4 TKO vs. Kell Brook”
Talks advancing to schedule Terence Crawford vs Kell Brook for mid-November
According to multiple reports, WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford (36-0) may make his in-ring return in November with a title defence against former IBF 147-lb champ Kell Brook. Neither wants to take a pay cut, despite the impact boxing behind closed doors has on finances during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “Talks advancing to schedule Terence Crawford vs Kell Brook for mid-November”
Despite early scare, Crawford retains welterweight gold with R9 KO vs. Egidijus Kavaliauskas
Terence Crawford (36-0) survived a second-round scare to overcome mandatory challenger Egidijus Kavaliauskas and retain his welterweight championship at Madison Square Garden, with an unforgiving R9 KO finishing the battle in style. Continue reading “Despite early scare, Crawford retains welterweight gold with R9 KO vs. Egidijus Kavaliauskas”
Despite Crawford loss, Amir Khan defiantly refuses retirement rumours
Many critics and boxing fans alike have said Amir Khan, 32, needs to hang up the gloves for good after his comprehensive defeat by Terence Crawford on Saturday night in New York.
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Terrence Crawford earns sixth-round TKO win over Amir Khan with dramatic finish
Terence Crawford retained his WBO world welterweight title at Madison Square Garden in New York, with a controversial sixth-round TKO win against Amir Khan.
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Terence Crawford to face Amir Khan in world title fight, April 20
In a bout confirmed this afternoon, the unbeaten Terence Crawford is set to defend his WBO welterweight title against an unpredictable Amir Khan on April 20.
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