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Terence Crawford plans to prove that he’s the best in the world

Terence Crawford plans to prove that he, not Canelo Alvarez is the best fighter in the world.

Terence Crawford believes that he, not Canelo Alvarez is the best in the business. And he aims to prove it in spite of obstacles.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) is scheduled to defend his welterweight title against Shawn Porter on Nov. 20 in Las Vegas, his first fight since he stopped Kell Brook in four rounds almost exactly a year ago.

Alvarez won all four super middleweight titles in three fights during that time.

“He is definitely doing things differently to me because he is able and capable of doing those things,” Crawford told Sky Sports. “He has fought four times in the past year. He has become undisputed.

“He is getting all of the fights that he wants right now. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to.”

Crawford, a former 140-pound champ, won his 147-pound title by stopping Jeff Horn in nine rounds in 2018 and has successfully defended against Jose Benavidez Jr., Amir Khan, Egidijus Kavaliauskas and Brook.

None of those victories was a defining fight for Crawford, who hasn’t been enable to lure the best welterweights into the ring in part because of managerial/promotional affiliations.

Signing to fight Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs), a former two-time titleholder, was a breakthrough.

“It has been frustrating,” said Crawford, who is No. 1 on Boxing Junkie’s pound-for-pound list. Alvarez is No. 2. “But what’s meant for me, I will have. Everything happens for a reason, and I believe that my time is coming.”

Crawford’s goal?

“To be the best fighter in the world. Simple,” he said. “I feel like I’m already there, but I have to prove it to the world and it starts with Porter.”

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Terence Crawford plans to prove that he’s the best in the world

Terence Crawford plans to prove that he, not Canelo Alvarez is the best fighter in the world.

Terence Crawford believes that he, not Canelo Alvarez is the best in the business. And he aims to prove it in spite of obstacles.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) is scheduled to defend his welterweight title against Shawn Porter on Nov. 20 in Las Vegas, his first fight since he stopped Kell Brook in four rounds almost exactly a year ago.

Alvarez won all four super middleweight titles in three fights during that time.

“He is definitely doing things differently to me because he is able and capable of doing those things,” Crawford told Sky Sports. “He has fought four times in the past year. He has become undisputed.

“He is getting all of the fights that he wants right now. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to.”

Crawford, a former 140-pound champ, won his 147-pound title by stopping Jeff Horn in nine rounds in 2018 and has successfully defended against Jose Benavidez Jr., Amir Khan, Egidijus Kavaliauskas and Brook.

None of those victories was a defining fight for Crawford, who hasn’t been enable to lure the best welterweights into the ring in part because of managerial/promotional affiliations.

Signing to fight Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs), a former two-time titleholder, was a breakthrough.

“It has been frustrating,” said Crawford, who is No. 1 on Boxing Junkie’s pound-for-pound list. Alvarez is No. 2. “But what’s meant for me, I will have. Everything happens for a reason, and I believe that my time is coming.”

Crawford’s goal?

“To be the best fighter in the world. Simple,” he said. “I feel like I’m already there, but I have to prove it to the world and it starts with Porter.”

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Terence Crawford, Shawn Porter reach deal for Nov. 20 showdown

Terence Crawford and Shawn Porter have reached a deal for a Nov. 20 showdown in Las Vegas.

Finally.

Terence Crawford will face his first significant test at 147 pounds when he defends his WBO title against former champ Shawn Porter on Nov. 20 at Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, ESPN has reported.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) is one of best fighters in the world – he’s No. 1 on Boxing Junkie’s pound-for-pound list – and will be making the fight defense of his title.

However, he hasn’t faced a serious threat since he took the title from Jeff Horn by a ninth-round knockout form Jeff Horn in June 2018. He has beaten Jose Benavidez, Amir Khan, Egidijus Kavaliasuskas and Kell Brook since then.

Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) is a level above those fighters. He most-recently shut out limited Sebastian Formella in August of last year but pushed IBF and WBC titleholder Errol Spence Jr. to his limits 11 months before that, losing a split decision and his WBC belt.

Porter also has victories over Danny Garcia and Yordenis Ugas, high-level triumphs Crawford can’t match. Crawford’s most significant victory might be his decision over Viktor Postol at 140 in 2016.

Thus, a victory over Porter would add legitimacy to his welterweight resume. He also was a former 140-pound champion.

“I’m very excited,” Crawford told ESPN. “Now I can show my talent and maybe I can show something for the general public, something that they’ve never seen before. Because I don’t believe that I’ve showed them my best yet.”

Porter also sees the fight as a significant opportunity.

“It’s extremely big,” he told ESPN. “… Experience means nothing if you don’t use it, but my record speaks for itself. Everyone’s seen what I’ve done, every experience that I’ve had, I’ve held onto them and I’ve used them to my advantage.

“When you consider the experience in this fight and me having more experience than Terence Crawford, that is a fact. … When I say the fight between me and Terence Crawford is going to be great, it’s gonna be great.

“When I say I have what it takes to beat him, don’t sleep on that, believe that. I do.”

Crawford had been unable to reach a deal with the other top welterweights in part because of promotional and managerial affiliation. Crawford is handled by Top Rank, Spence, Porter and others by Premier Boxing Champions.

The WBO ordered the fight between Crawford and Porter, which evidently was the catalyst to Crawford finally getting such a matchup. And it happened none too soon: Crawford, 33, could be in the latter stages of his peak period. Porter also is 33.

The Nov. 20 fight reportedly is the last under Crawford’s contract with Top Rank.

Terence Crawford, Shawn Porter reach deal for Nov. 20 showdown

Terence Crawford and Shawn Porter have reached a deal for a Nov. 20 showdown in Las Vegas.

Finally.

Terence Crawford will face his first significant test at 147 pounds when he defends his WBO title against former champ Shawn Porter on Nov. 20 at Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, ESPN has reported.

Crawford (37-0, 28 KOs) is one of best fighters in the world – he’s No. 1 on Boxing Junkie’s pound-for-pound list – and will be making the fight defense of his title.

However, he hasn’t faced a serious threat since he took the title from Jeff Horn by a ninth-round knockout form Jeff Horn in June 2018. He has beaten Jose Benavidez, Amir Khan, Egidijus Kavaliasuskas and Kell Brook since then.

Porter (31-3-1, 17 KOs) is a level above those fighters. He most-recently shut out limited Sebastian Formella in August of last year but pushed IBF and WBC titleholder Errol Spence Jr. to his limits 11 months before that, losing a split decision and his WBC belt.

Porter also has victories over Danny Garcia and Yordenis Ugas, high-level triumphs Crawford can’t match. Crawford’s most significant victory might be his decision over Viktor Postol at 140 in 2016.

Thus, a victory over Porter would add legitimacy to his welterweight resume. He also was a former 140-pound champion.

“I’m very excited,” Crawford told ESPN. “Now I can show my talent and maybe I can show something for the general public, something that they’ve never seen before. Because I don’t believe that I’ve showed them my best yet.”

Porter also sees the fight as a significant opportunity.

“It’s extremely big,” he told ESPN. “… Experience means nothing if you don’t use it, but my record speaks for itself. Everyone’s seen what I’ve done, every experience that I’ve had, I’ve held onto them and I’ve used them to my advantage.

“When you consider the experience in this fight and me having more experience than Terence Crawford, that is a fact. … When I say the fight between me and Terence Crawford is going to be great, it’s gonna be great.

“When I say I have what it takes to beat him, don’t sleep on that, believe that. I do.”

Crawford had been unable to reach a deal with the other top welterweights in part because of promotional and managerial affiliation. Crawford is handled by Top Rank, Spence, Porter and others by Premier Boxing Champions.

The WBO ordered the fight between Crawford and Porter, which evidently was the catalyst to Crawford finally getting such a matchup. And it happened none too soon: Crawford, 33, could be in the latter stages of his peak period. Porter also is 33.

The Nov. 20 fight reportedly is the last under Crawford’s contract with Top Rank.

Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter? WBO orders fight

Terence Crawford vs. Shawn Porter? WBO orders fight.

Terence Crawford told ESPN that he has been trying to lure an elite welterweight into the ring since he moved up from junior welterweight in 2018.

Could the time finally be at hand?

The WBO, whose belt is held by Crawford, has ordered a title defense against No. 2 contender Shawn Porter, according to multiple reports. The fighters have 30 days to reach a deal or the fight will go to a purse bid, meaning it will go to an auction that is open to outside promoters.

“I’ve been begging for a real challenge for years,” Crawford told ESPN. “All the so-called elite welterweights have shown no interest in fighting me. Now one of them is finally being forced to.

“I’ll show once again why I’m the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Be ready.”

Could a fight between Crawford, Boxing Junkie’s No. 1 fighter pound for pound, and Porter, a former 147-pound titleholder, actually be made? That’s anyone’s guess.

They fight for rival outlets, Crawford for Top Rank and Porter for Premier Boxing Champions, which manages most of the top welterweights. Crawford has been on what amounts to an island.

Plus, Crawford and Porter reportedly have had talks about fighting one another in the past and nothing materialized.

Maybe the WBO’s order will finally lead to something.

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